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WASP cargo vessel on display at SMM

WASP cargo vessel on display at SMM

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 29, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime events, News, Ship conversion/refit, Shipping, WASP

Amasus sends its Eems Traveller to Hamburg during SMM on 3-4 September to showcase Bound4blue’s eSAIL wind propulsion system. SMM is the first major maritime event to host a vessel fitted with wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP). The Dutch-flagged, Amasus-owned...
Amasus disregards Eemslift Hendrika recommendations

Amasus disregards Eemslift Hendrika recommendations

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 19, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Project cargo, Shipping

In 2022, the Dutch Safety Board published its report on the accident with the Dutch cargo vessel Eemslift Hendrika. In it, three recommendations were made to the ship’s operator, Amasus, to improve safety. Based on Amasus’ response, the Board now concludes...
‘And now we could also lose short sea shipbuilding to Asia’

‘And now we could also lose short sea shipbuilding to Asia’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 24, 2023 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The renewal of Europe’s ageing short sea fleet finally seems to be really taking off. Scandinavian and, over the last year in particular, German shipowners are investing heavily in newbuild dry cargo vessels for short sea. In addition to our Northern Dutch...
VIDEO: Eems Traveller fitted with largest suction sails to date

VIDEO: Eems Traveller fitted with largest suction sails to date

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 12, 2023 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Bound4blue has installed two eSAILs on the Dutch flagged Eems Traveller, a 2850-DWT general cargo vessel owned by Amasus. With a height of 17 metres, they are said to be the largest suction sails ever built and installed on a ship. The eSAIL system, categorised as a...
Keel laid for Amasus’ first new multi-purpose short sea ship

Keel laid for Amasus’ first new multi-purpose short sea ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 31, 2023 | News, Project cargo, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Shipping

Bogazici Shipyard in Turkey has laid the keel for NB33 Eems Bison. It is the first in a series of four open top multi-purpose short sea cargo ships for Dutch shipping company Amasus. Amasus signed the contract for the four vessels with Handelskade Shipsales and...
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