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Fatigue leads to fishing vessel grounding

Fatigue leads to fishing vessel grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 3, 2026 | Fishing, Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Never underestimate the performance inhibiting power of fatigue warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described, a fishing vessel grounded while making over 7 knots after the skipper had fallen asleep on the bridge. The Nautical Institute...
Dutch government decides on North Sea reorganisation

Dutch government decides on North Sea reorganisation

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 23, 2026 | Fishing, Nature restoration, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Shipping

More space for offshore wind energy will be created while preserving room for fisheries. At the same time, consideration is given to mining, shipping, defence, nature, coastal protection, sand extraction and maritime heritage. This forms the basis for the Dutch...
Firda launches fishing net design simulator

Firda launches fishing net design simulator

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 6, 2026 | Digitalisation, Fishing, Maritime education/training/careers, News

On Friday 30 January, the Net Design Simulator was officially presented during Firda’s Open Day in Urk. The innovative educational tool allows students, for the first time, to see what normally remains hidden beneath the water’s surface. Firda is a vocational college....
Damen Folla launches new Aquaculture Service Vessel design

Damen Folla launches new Aquaculture Service Vessel design

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 21, 2025 | Fishing, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Damen Shipyards Group and Folla Maritime have officially launched their new joint venture shipyard under the name Damen Folla, during the Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim. The launch was accompanied by a preview of their latest development: the Aquaculture Service...
Shipyards have plenty of work, but financial risks remain high

Shipyards have plenty of work, but financial risks remain high

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2025 | Dredging, Fishing, Inland navigation, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime, Workboats, Yachts

From the magazine – Judging by last year’s figures from Dutch maritime manufacturing industry association NMT-IRO, the Dutch shipbuilding sector is far from struggling – especially compared to other shipbuilding nations in Europe. However, despite full...
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