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Everllence has secured the world’s first order for its latest generation of dual‑fuel methane engine. The Everllence B&W ME‑GI (Gas Injection) Mk10.7 type was selected for a new series of …

ESL Shipping will integrate its subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping into a unified ESL Shipping brand. The consolidation is to strengthen the company’s market position, clarify its service offering, and support long‑term …

Solar technology has long been regarded by some in the maritime industry as too fragile for the demanding conditions at sea. Clean energy company MarineSolar Energy Solutions has now had …

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (UAS) has secured at least EUR 2 million in funding for the Living Lab Green & Autonomous Corridor Rotterdam-Oslo project. At its heart are two …

WinGD has completed the factory acceptance test (FAT) of its X72DF-A (ammonia) engine in China. The engine will be installed on a 210,000-DWT dry bulk carrier on order for CMB.Tech. …

Damen Yachting has delivered the 53-metre Yacht Support Rafter, built for its owner as a purposeful extension of his fleet. The vessel has now departed from the company’s dedicated shipyard …

Existing port safety and risk-management frameworks could provide a credible starting point for assessing nuclear-powered commercial ship calls within a major European port environment. This follows from a new joint …

25 years after it was launched by Feadship as Northern Light, the 46.90-metre yacht Halcyon has undergone one of the most comprehensive rebuild programmes undertaken by Feadship Refit & Services …

This week, the Port of Rotterdam formed the setting for a significant milestone in the development of autonomous sailing. During a demonstration, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and partners within …

More than eighty years after D-Day, a commemorative plaque has been unveiled in Arromanches-les-Bains, France. It honours the contribution of Dutch merchant navy and Royal Netherlands Navy personnel to the …

Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) has officially kicked off the TSE-funded “Offshore Midsized Green Hydrogen Feasibility and Concept Study”. It involves a 30–50 MW offshore green hydrogen concept in the …

Ecocoast has launched Ecoreef, a new eco-engineered mooring block designed to help regenerate marine ecosystems, increase coastal resilience, and support the protection of coastlines and critical marine infrastructure. Launched on …

Novatug, the R&D department of Multraship Towage & Salvage, has launched a new simulator and training centre using technology from Wärtsilä. The centre is to promote safer operations and strengthen …

EcoNavis Solutions’ founder Dr Batuhan Aktas has been awarded the prestigious Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ Maritime Innovation Award. He receives the prize for developing and commercialising the energy efficiency …

Rotterdam-based Wattlab is introducing WEstack: a standardised battery system for inland shipping that can be installed on board within a single working day. With WEstack, Wattlab aims to remove two …

Damen Shipyards Group is expanding its Combi Freighter (CF) series. Based on the CF 5000, the new CF 6000 and CF 7000 vessels feature an extended midship section. With the …

Rijkswaterstaat has commissioned Van Oord to build almost 4 kilometres of longitudinal dams and create approximately 31 hectares of tidal area in the Dutch Scheur river. In doing so, it …

Dieseko Group introduces OPUS, a new Offshore Pile Upending System developed to reduce reliance on scarce and costly installation vessels. The patented concept combines the storage, transport, upending and vibro-installation …

Dutch yacht builder Heesen has unveiled YN 21872 Project Ananda, a 72-metre steel smart custom superyacht. Developed in collaboration with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, this vessel represents the inaugural …

After a stay of almost three weeks, the m/v Hondius left the Port of Rotterdam on Saturday evening. The expedition ship made global headlines after an outbreak of hantavirus was …

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 …

During the weekend of 23 May, the container ship Eco Levant, operated by X-Press Feeders, was bunkered with ethanol in the Port of Rotterdam. It is one of the first …

The Dutch Ministry of Defence will increasingly collaborate with other European countries on the development and procurement of vehicles, weapons, ammunition and other military equipment. The Netherlands is joining OCCAR, …

Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with grinding tools and don’t adjust such machines in ways that compromise safety. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in a new …

On 18 May, the Brazilian Navy held an inauguration ceremony for the LSAR 02, a Damen Search and Rescue (SAR) Vessel 1605 in Vitória. The event follows a similar ceremony …

Subsea7 S.A. has won a substantial contract by Vår Energi for the Goliat Gas Export Project, located in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway. This project will enable the export of …

Wärtsilä will further expand its technical production capacity by thirty per cent at its Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland, and across its associated global supply chain. The investment …

Heerema Marine Contractors has installed the first offshore wind foundations for Equinor and Polenergia on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects in the Baltic Sea. The first 23 monopiles …

Feadship has released new imagery of the 101.20-metre Project 1014 following the yacht’s recent sea trials in the North Sea. As such, the Dutch yacht builder offers a closer look …

Inspectors frequently find immersion suit defects caused by adhesive failures between the main zipper and the suit body. These failures compromise watertight integrity and pose serious survival risks from water …

A new study from Kongsberg Maritime has identified a range of European passenger and freight routes with strong potential for the introduction of fully electric RoPax vessels. This is particularly …

RAD has launched the RAD Autonomy Core designed to make vessels remotely controllable. Built to integrate with existing propulsion and onboard systems, the Autonomy Core provides a practical pathway to …

De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in inland shipping company TransMatch with retroactive effect from 1 January 2026. The move strengthens the group’s inland shipping activities and …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code). It was adopted at the 111th session of the Maritime …

Can we improve overall safety, efficiency, and the work-life balance for the bridge watchkeeper by introducing periodically unattended navigation spaces? It is the central question of the MARIN coordinated ALERT …

From the magazine – A different perspective on various topics. Casper Koopman has changed the perspective on boundary conditions and saw it happening with the use of AI. His interest …

CMA CGM has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Notre Dame, a new-generation LNG-powered vessel and the largest container ship currently operating under the French flag. With 400 metres long, …

In a new Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes a fatal accident with a watertight door on board a research vessel. The organisation stresses the importance of understanding the operation …

On 21 May, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Protunus for the delivery of a Multi Cat (MuC) 2712. The vessel will strengthen the operational capabilities of Protunus and …

SRC Group has formed a strategic partnership with Energy Transfer to offer shipowners high-efficiency, fully electric heat pump solutions. These solutions cut capital expenditure, operating costs and the financial impact …

ELIRE Maritime and consortium partners including Schneider Electric, Ricardo and the University of Strathclyde have completed a UK-funded feasibility programme for a fully grid-independent floating hydrogen power hub for ports. …

The second call of the Dutch Maritime Master Plan has officially launched. With a total budget of EUR 33.6 million, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is supporting …

It is a familiar sight in Amsterdam: floating litter in the water. Rubbish can also be found on the IJ and along the banks of the Port of Amsterdam. The …

An engine crew member was assembling the sewage air blower motor back into position after maintenance. While doing so, he badly hurt his finger. The Nautical Institute describes the incident …

Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched an innovative programme to provide members access to Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) services. These services can counter the growing risk …

Jumbo Maritime and Dajin Heavy Industry have signed a contract for the construction of two high-end heavy-lift vessels. The vessels represent a new generation of green and intelligent designs, equipped …

WinGD has completed another factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. This further advances the development and commercial readiness of ammonia-fuelled propulsion for zero-carbon shipping. The latest …

In this week’s “Shipping number of the week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, looks at the number of Panama Canal transits, which has risen due to closure of …

DRIFT Energy, a deep tech startup based in Bath, UK, has been awarded an approval in principle (AiP) by RINA for its energy harvesting vessel design. It is the first …

With a total turnover of EUR 4.24 billion, Jan De Nul recorded a six per cent increase compared to 2024. The company achieved its turnover in 2025 through 298 projects …