Alewijnse delivers electrical works for Allseas’ Solitaire
Alewijnse has completed the electrical installation works for the new Double Joint Factory (DJF) on Allseas' Solitaire, one of the world's largest pipelay vessels. The upgraded DJF enhances automation, data integration and operational efficiency in pipelay operations....
VIDEO: SAIL Amsterdam kicks off with SAIL-In Parade
Yesterday, at 10 am, the Sea Lock IJmuiden opened for the start of the SAIL-In Parade, allowing the international ships to begin the last leg of their journey to Amsterdam. Hundreds of ships partook in the Parade, including a lot of Tall Ships. From Wednesday 20 to...
Van Oord completes first bio-LNG fuel bunkering
Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Ariane has completed its first bunkering of bio-LNG on the Elbe in Germany. This milestone marks an important step towards Van Oord’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions. As the first marine contractor to have its...
Marine Masters completes rig-to-reef project in Malaysia
Marine Masters has completed its offshore scope for the decommissioning of the South Angsi Alpha (SAA) platform, operated by Hibiscus Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited. The platform’s substructure is now resting on the seabed as part of Malaysia’s largest rig-to-reef...
Boskalis and Allseas to lay 232-km natural gas pipeline in Taiwan
Boskalis and Allseas' 50/50 consortium has landed a large contract by CPC Corporation Taiwan for the second offshore gas pipeline from Yongan to Tongxiao (YT2). The total contract value is approximately EUR 1.2 billion. This landmark energy project is intended to...
Alewijnse becomes part of Oceanco Group
The Oceanco Group has acquired maritime systems integrator Alewijnse. With this step forward, Alewijnse is entering a new phase following seven years as a portfolio company of Strong Root Capital. As part of Root Capital, Alewijnse strengthened and professionalised...
More Econowind VentoFoils for Terntank
Econowind has received a repeat order from Terntank for the installation of eight VentoFoil units on two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Following the initial order in May 2023 for three newbuilds, this brings the total to five vessels and twenty VentoFoils,...
Heesen Yachts appoints new CEO
Heesen Yachts has appointed Jeroen van der Meer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 2025. The Dutch yacht builder says the appointment is a key element of the yard's strategy following its recent acquisition by owner Laurens Last. Van der...
Dutch ruling questions global seafarer pay system
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has ruled that the international practice of determining seafarers’ wages based on the cost of living in their country of residence is not justified. The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) expressed surprise...
Superyacht market cools, but Dutch yachts remain in demand
The craftsmanship that established the Netherlands as a leading shipbuilding nation underpins the country’s world-class superyacht industry. After several record years, the market is showing signs of cooling, yet opportunities remain — particularly in the growing...
Holland Shipyards delivers cement carrier Tamarack
Holland Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Eureka Shipping and SMT Shipping, has delivered the cement carrier Tamarack. The official handover took place on Wednesday, July 23, at Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The Tamarack is a 12,500...

















