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Netherlands to crack down on shadow fleet

Netherlands to crack down on shadow fleet

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 3, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

The Dutch government plans to take stronger action against vessels from the Russian shadow fleet sailing under false flags through the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Authorities want the power to systematically inspect such ships, escort them to an anchorage...
IMO plans safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear ships

IMO plans safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 3, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Nuclear, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a draft workplan to develop a safety framework for ships using alternative fuels and new technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The plan, adopted at the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction...
Fatigue claims another victory, results in vessel collision

Fatigue claims another victory, results in vessel collision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 30, 2026 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A towing vessel in a river waterway was pushing a barge loaded with aggregate when the lone operator in the wheelhouse fell asleep at the helm. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision

Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 29, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Offshore wind, Ports, Shipping

Monday January 26, the Rotterdam 2050 Port Vision was officially launched and presented to many attendees in the Port Pavilion. Outgoing Minister Vincent Karremans of Economic Affairs: ‘If the Netherlands and Europe want to remain economically strong and resilient in...
Wagenborg assists car carrier after fire in the North Sea

Wagenborg assists car carrier after fire in the North Sea

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 29, 2026 | Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Shipping, Towage

Royal Wagenborg provided assistance on 27 January to the car carrier Thames Highway after a fire broke out on board the vessel. Tugboats Waterstraat and Waterstroom were deployed to safely escort the ship to the port of Emden. In the early hours of Tuesday, around...
Record number of seafarers and ships abandoned in 2025

Record number of seafarers and ships abandoned in 2025

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 29, 2026 | Maritime education/training/careers, Maritime regulations, News, Seafarers, Shipping

Seafarer abandonment hit record levels in 2025, according to new data compiled by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), with 6223 seafarers abandoned across 410 ships. Indian seafarers were worst affected with more than 1000 abandoned. The data marks...
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