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Dutch Coastguard responds to vessel with engine problems

Dutch Coastguard responds to vessel with engine problems

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 26, 2026 | Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Shipping

On Sunday, 25 October, the Netherlands Coastguard responded to a vessel adrift after experiencing engine problems. The incident involved the heavy-lift vessel UHL Freedom, which was situated 29 kilometres north of the Wadden Island Schiermonnikoog. Three of its crew...
From salvage to escort, Smit accompanies container ship to Europe

From salvage to escort, Smit accompanies container ship to Europe

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 22, 2026 | News, Salvage, Towage

In recent weeks, Boskalis subsidiary Smit Salvage provided assistance to a 300-metre-long container vessel that experienced a fire in the Atlantic Ocean. After repairs, Smit will accompany the vessel on its trip to Europe. The fire was brought under control at sea,...
Boskalis feels impact of geopolitical situation

Boskalis feels impact of geopolitical situation

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 20, 2026 | Dredging, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Salvage, Towage

Although Boskalis delivers solid performance over the first six months of 2026, geopolitical uncertainty is having an effect on the company’s revenue. This is compounded by a lackluster investment appetite in several regions to award projects. Revenue amounted...
SINTEF develops lightweight emergency towing system

SINTEF develops lightweight emergency towing system

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 4, 2026 | Maritime research, News, Salvage, Towage

Norwegian research organisation SINTEF and its partners have developed a lightweight emergency towing system designed to make towing disabled vessels faster and safer, particularly in severe weather conditions. The new system has been developed ahead of stricter...
Master and OOW suspended after Thamesborg grounding

Master and OOW suspended after Thamesborg grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 8, 2026 | Arctic shipping, Grounding, Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Shipping

The Maritime Disciplinary Court of the Netherlands has suspended the certificates of competency of both the master and chief officer of the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg. This follows the vessel’s grounding in the Franklin Strait, part of Canada’s...
Three consortia to develop zero-emission ERTVs for Rijkswaterstaat

Three consortia to develop zero-emission ERTVs for Rijkswaterstaat

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 2, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Offshore wind, Salvage, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, Towage

Rijkswaterstaat has launched the research and development phase of the Power2Tow project. Under this innovation partnership, three consortia will simultaneously develop new solutions for near-zero-emission emergency response towing vessels (ERTVs) and the associated...
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