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Dutch MoD deploys additional ship for military transport

Dutch MoD deploys additional ship for military transport

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 8, 2026 | Navy, News, Shipping

On 5 June, the Dutch Ministry of Defence commissioned an additional transport ship. This Spliethoff vessel, known as the Trica, is capable of transporting containers, vehicles and helicopters. The Trica enables the Ministry of Defence to send more equipment abroad....
BIMCO: Suez Canal transits still 60% down

BIMCO: Suez Canal transits still 60% down

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 9, 2026 | News, Shipping

Spliethoff’s vessel Minervagracht is the last vessel to have been attacked by Houthi rebels so far, which is now 100 days ago, says BIMCO in a new Shipping Number of the Week. However, Suez Canal transits are still sixty per cent down. ‘100 days ago, on 29...
Dutch Defence gains transport ships from Spliethoff

Dutch Defence gains transport ships from Spliethoff

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 18, 2025 | Navy, News, Shipping

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is significantly expanding its sea transport capacity in the coming years. Shipping company Spliethoff will supply two identical container and roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) vessels: Trica and Plyca. These ships can transport containers,...
Spliethoff launches MARIN simulator in Manila

Spliethoff launches MARIN simulator in Manila

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 15, 2025 | Digitalisation, Heavy lift, Maritime education/training/careers, News

Spliethoff Group has commissioned its next-generation training simulator in Manila. Developed by the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN), this advanced crane and ballast simulator is designed to train seafarers in crane handling and heavy-lift operations...
Echandia to supply batteries for Spliethoff newbuilds

Echandia to supply batteries for Spliethoff newbuilds

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 28, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Project cargo, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Swedish maritime battery developer Echandia will deliver energy storage systems to be used during (un)loading operations on board eight Spliethoff newbuild cargo vessels. The contract includes an option for two more vessels. The vessels are being built at Wuhu...
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