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Dutch navy commissions HNLMS Den Helder

Dutch navy commissions HNLMS Den Helder

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 2, 2025 | Navy, News, Shipbuilding

On 1 October, the Royal Netherlands Navy officially commissioned the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder. During a festive ceremony, the vessel received the designation His Netherlands Majesty’s Ship (HNLMS) Den Helder. For the Navy, this marks a significant...
Royal Netherlands Navy commissions Alunauts

Royal Netherlands Navy commissions Alunauts

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 29, 2025 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

After around 500 hours of successful trials, the Royal Netherlands Navy has officially commissioned the new Alunaut. This small craft replaces the ageing Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) 700. In cooperation with the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Ministry of Defence...
Dutch navy gets new fleet, but will have to wait for it

Dutch navy gets new fleet, but will have to wait for it

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 26, 2025 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime

In free Europe, we can only hope that the Ukrainians continue to keep the Russians occupied for some time before the latter physically attack NATO member states, in addition to the hybrid warfare they are already waging. Like other allies, the Netherlands still needs...
VIDEO: Port of Rotterdam trials electric hydrofoil vessel

VIDEO: Port of Rotterdam trials electric hydrofoil vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 2, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ports, Ship design

A distinctive new vessel has recently made its debut in the Port of Rotterdam: the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s fully electric hydrofoil patrol vessel. The vessel forms part of a pilot scheme for the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s fleet renewal programme. The new...
Wagenborg reveals next-gen EasyMax and orders six

Wagenborg reveals next-gen EasyMax and orders six

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The energy-efficient EasyMax design has resulted in a series of six EasyMax vessels in the Royal Wagenborg fleet. The design has now been upgraded to a next generation of 14,000-DWT fuel-flexible EasyMax vessels. Wagenborg has already contracted Royal Niestern Sander...
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