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Superyacht Zero emerges from Vitters’ building hall

Superyacht Zero emerges from Vitters’ building hall

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 15, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Last week, the 69-metre zero-emissions yacht Zero emerged from the construction hall at Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands. It was subsequently transported by barge to Harlingen where the yacht was launched on 9 July. After seven years of hard work from...
‘Crude tanker newbuilding hits record high at 60m DWT’

‘Crude tanker newbuilding hits record high at 60m DWT’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 14, 2026 | News, Shipbuilding, Tankers

In a new Shipping number of the week, BIMCO looks at crude tanker newbuilding. ‘So far this year, crude tanker newbuilding contracting has reached 60 million deadweight tonnes (DWT) across 234 ships, driven by a surge in orders for very large crude tankers...
Royal IHC targets return to profitability as order book grows

Royal IHC targets return to profitability as order book grows

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 13, 2026 | (Deepsea) mining, Dredging, Navy, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Royal IHC expects to return to net profitability in 2026 after significantly improving its financial position and growing its order book during 2025. According to the Dutch shipbuilder’s annual report, revenue increased to EUR 487.2 million, while the net loss...
Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers

Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 13, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Inland navigation, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Shipbuilding

Dutch specialised shipyard Concordia Damen will build two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels for TUI Cruises. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUI’s explicit wishes. TUI River Cruises’ fleet is currently expanding from six to ten ships, which...
Germany ready to order four MEKO frigates with TKMS

Germany ready to order four MEKO frigates with TKMS

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 10, 2026 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates as an alternative to the failed F126 project. The approval includes an option for additional vessels. It clears the way for the formal signing of the contract....
Oceanco delivers rebuilt Draak as companion to Leviathan

Oceanco delivers rebuilt Draak as companion to Leviathan

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 9, 2026 | News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, Draak has now completed a comprehensive rebuild at Oceanco’s Life Cycle Support facilities in Zwijndrecht. Previously known as Equanimity and Tranquility, the 92.9-metre yacht has been adapted to support scientific research and...
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