Practice-oriented Professional Doctorate driving innovation
From the magazine – In 2023, the pilot Professional Doctorate (PD) programme was launched as a post-master doctoral pathway within the universities of applied science (HBO). While traditional PhD programmes primarily focus on creating new conceptual knowledge, the PD...
USCG puts $ 350 million in robotics and autonomous systems
The US Coast Guard (USCG) will invest nearly USD 350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes USD 11 million in fiscal...
Three enclosed space fatalities on bulk carrier
Apply effective access control to prevent easy access to enclosed spaces on board ships. The Nautical Institute issues this warning in a new Mars Report, which describes an enclosed spaces accident on board a bulk carrier resulting in three fatalities. The Nautical...
DMC to deliver equipment for 14 vessels built in India
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudders, steering gear and nozzles to two major newbuilding projects in India. The contracts cover a total of fourteen multi-purpose vessels (MPVs), and are constructed at two shipyards: Udupi Cochin Shipyard...
Jan De Nul orders largest rock installation vessel to date
There is a growing global demand for the protection of subsea infrastructure that supports the production and transmission of energy and data. To meet that demand, Jan De Nul has ordered a new dedicated vessel for subsea protection: the George W. Goethals. Thousands...
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Spliethoff vessel attacked and on fire in Gulf of Aden [UPDATED]
Spliethoff reports that on 29 September, its general cargo vessel Minervagracht that was on passage in the Gulf of Aden (in international waters) has come under attack of an unidentified explosive device inflicting substantial damage to the ship. The ship is now...
Royal Netherlands Navy commissions Alunauts
After around 500 hours of successful trials, the Royal Netherlands Navy has officially commissioned the new Alunaut. This small craft replaces the ageing Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) 700. In cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Ministry of Defence...
Cadeler takes delivery of first A-class vessel
Cadeler has receved its first A-class vessel, Wind Ally, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule. Wind Ally becomes the ninth vessel on the water in Cadeler’s growing fleet of next-generation wind installation vessels (WIVs). After its scheduled mobilisation, it...
Naval and RH Marine join forces for Dutch submarines
Naval Group and RH Marine have signed a contract to support the construction of the new Orka-class submarines for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Under this contract, RH Marine will provide its expertise in platform automation, power supply, and system integration...
Dutch navy gets new fleet, but will have to wait for it
In free Europe, we can only hope that the Ukrainians continue to keep the Russians occupied for some time before the latter physically attack NATO member states, in addition to the hybrid warfare they are already waging. Like other allies, the Netherlands still needs...
Rotterdam’s nautical chart now shows terminal and berth info
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is constantly working on Port Call Optimisation: ensuring that ship visits run as safely and efficiently as possible. From departure from the previous port until leaving the Port of Rotterdam. An important step in this process is the...
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