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Reefblocks advance biodiversity and coastal protection

Reefblocks advance biodiversity and coastal protection

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 16, 2025 | Hydraulic engineering, Maritime research, Nature restoration, News

Reefblocks technology, developed by sustainable startup Reefy, combines wave and erosion protection with enhanced biodiversity. The project “Rotterdam Reef”, which saw the blocks installed, now proves that infrastructure development and nature restoration can go hand...
Cruise ships in Rotterdam can now plug into shore power

Cruise ships in Rotterdam can now plug into shore power

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 2, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ports, Shipping

After a construction period of 22 months, the Cruise Port Shore Power installation on the Holland Amerikakade was officially opened on 31 March. The cruise ship AIDAnova was the first cruise ship to use shore power in Rotterdam. The official inauguration was performed...
VIDEO: Van Oord christens two new fleet additions in one day

VIDEO: Van Oord christens two new fleet additions in one day

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 11, 2023 | Dredging, Emissions, Marine fuels, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Ship design, Shipbuilding

On Saturday, 9 September, Van Oord celebrated adding a new hopper dredger, the Vox Alexia, and a new cable-layer, the Calypso, to its fleet. Her Royal Highness Princess Alexia of the Netherlands attended to christen her namesake. The christening ceremony of both...
VIDEO: Holland America Line celebrates 150th anniversary in Rotterdam

VIDEO: Holland America Line celebrates 150th anniversary in Rotterdam

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 20, 2023 | Maritime events, News, Passenger ships

Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands took part in the festivities at the historic, former headquarters of Holland America Line. Anniversary celebrations took place on Holland America Line’s fleet and on board the ships Rotterdam VII in...
VIDEO: Reefy installs artificial reef in Meuse for shoreline protection

VIDEO: Reefy installs artificial reef in Meuse for shoreline protection

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 15, 2023 | Hydraulic engineering, Maritime research, News

Rijkswaterstaat, the Municipality of Rotterdam, Boskalis and Reefy are testing the Reefy artificial reef system to support nature restoration and conservation efforts in the tidal area of the river Meuse. It is part of the “Groene Poort” or “Green Gate” project. After...
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