Huisman Leg Encircling Cranes for Cadeler’s new T-class
COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore has contracted Huisman for two Leg Encircling Cranes as well as two Auxiliary Cranes. The cranes are meant for Cadeler's next-generation T-Class offshore wind installation vessels. Featuring an improved load curve, these Leg Encircling...
Allseas wins Brae Alpha decommissioning
TAQA UK has awarded Allseas the contract for the engineering, preparation, removal and disposal (EPRD) of the Brae Alpha platform in the UK Central North Sea. The decommissioning is to take place between 2028 and 2032. Located 270 kilometres northeast of Aberdeen,...
VIDEO: How NATO protects critical undersea infrastructure
NATO has stepped up surveillance of critical undersea infrastructure with enhanced air and naval patrols, especially in regions like the North and Baltic Seas. In addition, NATO is looking at new tech from the private sector to assist in these efforts. Critical...
ITG, ZES and Nedcargo launch emission-free inland shipping
Inland Terminals Group (ITG), Zero Emission Services (ZES) and Nedcargo are introducing fully emission-free container transport on inland waterways in the Netherlands. From 18 September, the inland vessel MS Den Bosch Max Groen will sail with exchangeable battery...
Damen and AAAPropulsion to advance pod propulsion
Damen Shipyards Group is partnering with AAAPropulsion to apply the latter's A-Pod solution to Damen’s electric tugs. The electric propulsion system will provide a significant boost in efficiency. AAAPropulsion, based in Boven-Leeuwen, the Netherlands, is specialised...
Intermoor and Jumbo form offshore energy alliance
Intermoor and Jumbo Offshore are forming a strategic alliance. Together, the companies aim to deliver integrated project management, engineering, transport and installation services to the offshore oil and gas as well as floating wind sectors. This partnership brings...
Japanese Nissen Kaiun buys into Econowind
Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has become a shareholder in Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion pioneer Econowind. Through the partnership, Econowind hopes to expand its product line while also considering production options in Asia. The Imabari-based shipping...
Salvage plan Thamesborg in the making
Managers of Royal Wagenborg report that its general cargo vessel Thamesborg remains stable following its unexpected grounding in the Franklin Strait off Prince of Wales Island, Canada. A draft salvage plan has been submitted and is under review. The Thamesborg ran...
VIDEO: Mammoet to boost Tugdock’s submersible platforms
Mammoet has formed a strategic partnership with Tugdock Submersible Platforms Limited to advance the use of the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP). This innovative technology improves buoyancy, stability, and load-in/load-out operations across marine industries. The...
Netherlands and Belgium to transfer minehunters to Bulgaria
Three Dutch and four Belgian mine countermeasure vessels are to be transferred to the Bulgarian Navy, along with a simulator and spare parts. The Dutch vessels are of the Alkmaar-class and will be handed over in 2027 and 2028 to the country in south-eastern Europe....
Damen Yachting sells another Yacht Support 53
Damen Yachting has sold a YS53 from its 53-metre Yacht Support range. The vessel is in build at the Damen Yachting build facility in Antalya, Turkey, and scheduled for delivery in spring 2026. This latest sale comes just a few weeks after recent sale and delivery of...
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