by Mariska Buitendijk | May 13, 2022 | News, Passenger ships, Ship repair/maintenance
When the vertical side of the ferry Texelstroom was damaged during storm Eunice back in February, a leak in the ballast water tank prevented the ship from sailing. Because this happened at the start of a busy school vacation period, it was essential that a fast...
by Mariska Buitendijk | May 12, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding
The fourth electric ferry that will sail across the North Sea Canal, the NZK Pont 103, was christened on Thursday, 12 May. The christening took place in Hardinxveld-Giessendam at Holland Shipyards Group (HSG), where the ferry was built. Inge Keur, commercial director...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 29, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion
Ulstein’s new vessel concept Thor could make zero-emission cruise operations a reality. The 149-metre 3R (Replenishment, Research and Rescue) design will feature a thorium molten salt reactor (MSR) to generate electricity. This enables the vessel to operate as a...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 22, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Shipping
Stena Line will install Yara Marine’s shore power solution on board four ferries to minimise carbon emissions. When connected to the local power grid in port, the turnkey solution will allow these vessels to eliminate emissions and noise that would otherwise have been...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 5, 2022 | News, Passenger ships
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement with Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 1, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Passenger ships, Ports, Shipping
Through a H2SHIPS pilot, Port of Amsterdam is looking to launch its first hydrogen-powered vessel, the Neo Orbis. It will sail using hydrogen in a solid form: sodium borohydride. A public tender for the vessel’s construction has now been launched. The Neo Orbis...
