The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a slight increase in reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery in the first nine months of 2025. The Singapore Straits …
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During NATO exercise Bold Machina in Den Helder, the Netherlands, Allied Special Operators learned to design, build and deploy uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). They used 3D printing and affordable materials …
Maintenance on a cargo ship’s provision crane took a wrong turn after a crew member did not insert the locking pin through the thimble eye. The Nautical Institute describes this …
In 2023, the Laura Maersk was the world’s first container vessel to sail on methanol. Now, Maersk is the using the vessel to test a new fuel blend consisting of …
Calls have emerged urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The calls come ahead of the MEPC 2nd …
Last week, Damen Yachting reported that the 120-metre Amels Full Custom, Project Tanzanite, officially commenced sea trials. The news is followed by the sale of another Amels 80 Limited Editions, …
Pairing floating solar with hydropower unlocks hundreds of GW opportunities globally. Designed to cope with large water-level variations, Tension Buoy removes one of the main barriers for deployment, providing safe, …
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Kanadevia Corporation, and Yanmar Power Solutions have begun full-scale demonstration trials to cut methane slip from LNG-fuelled vessels. The trials, part of Japan’s Green Innovation Fund …
Lagersmit, a provider of advanced sealing solutions, and underwater ship repair and marine services company Subsea Global Solutions have renewed and expanded their long-term partnership. This is to strengthen both …
From the magazine – President Trump’s administration is once again acting like a bull in a china shop, this time threatening to sabotage the introduction of a global regulation to …
Royal Wagenborg has reported that its general cargo vessel MV Thamesborg was successfully refloated from its position in the Franklin Strait off Prince of Wales Island, Canada, on 9 October …
Dutch, Werkendam-based shipbuilder Concordia Damen has commenced outfitting of a new river cruise vessel for Century Cruises, one of China’s leading river cruise operators. The vessel has been developed in …
Damen Shipyards Group will build two Offshore Support Tugs (OSTs) 120 for Chomex Marino that will be used for deepwater operations in Mexico. Damen has developed the vessels in response …
The UK has launched world-first research to enable Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASSs) to read, interpret, and act upon official navigational information. Ths information was previously only usable by human …
The Prinses Margriethaven on Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam was the setting for a trial with an unmanned surface vessel last week. For the first time, an unmanned vessel was allowed …
While heavy fuel oil (HFO) accounts for about sixty per cent of global shipping fuel use, effective carbon capture technologies for this type of fuel are still lacking. Within the …
Spliethoff has reported that one of the two crew members that was injured following a Houthi attack on their vessel Minervagracht has passed away. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemns the …
Working with a grinder requires proper guards and PPE. On a bulk carrier, a crew member suffered a cut and eventually died from this injury. The Nautical Institute describes the …
Damen Schelde Marine Services (DSMS) will relocate mid-next year to a newly built warehouse and office on the Souburg II industrial estate in Vlissingen. The Damen Shipyards Group subsidiary has …
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, an innovative tank design concept. The solution uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to …
Royal Wagenborg reports that its general cargo vessel Thamesborg remains aground in stable condition in the Franklin Strait off Prince of Wales Island, Canada. A salvage plan has been approved …
Fugro has joined the Clearance Activities for Marine Munitions through Efficient Remediation Approaches (CAMMera) consortium, led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. This three-year initiative aims to develop …
On Friday, 3 October, Royal IHC has launched the 31,000-m3 trailing suction hopper dredger Seaway, which is being built for Boskalis. The launch took place at the Royal IHC yard …
On Saturday night, 4 October, tanker Eva Schulte became adrift after experiencing main engine problems. The crew reported the incident to the Netherlands Coast Guard Centre in Den Helder at …
In a large-scale programme involving fifty different shipowners, A.P. Moller-Maersk is – in close collaboration with the owners – retrofitting around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet. The main aim …
Following a long-standing cooperation, ForestWave has taken over all activities and staff of Noordriver Shipping as of 1st of October, 2025. Noordriver Shipping provides competitive brokerage and chartering services with …
Aster Chemicals & Energy has contracted Allseas to rejuvenate the single buoy mooring (SBM) and subsea infrastructure on Bukom island, Singapore. The scope covers installation and commissioning activities for pipeline …
PowerCell Group will supply the fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers to be built by GMI Rederi AS. The contract includes fourteen Marine System 225 units, providing 3+ …
Royal Wagenborg’s general cargo vessel Thamesborg is aground in the Northwest Passage in the Franklin Strait, Canada. Lightering of the vessel started on 22 September reports the Canadian Coast Guard …
Spliethoff reports that on 29 September, its general cargo vessel Minervagracht that was on passage in the Gulf of Aden (in international waters) has come under attack of an unidentified …
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) …
Swiss WinGD will offer the first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine next year, with deliveries for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027. The announcement follows a decade of investigation into …
The US Coast Guard (USCG) will invest nearly USD 350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big …
Apply effective access control to prevent easy access to enclosed spaces on board ships. The Nautical Institute issues this warning in a new Mars Report, which describes an enclosed spaces …
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudders, steering gear and nozzles to two major newbuilding projects in India. The contracts cover a total of fourteen multi-purpose vessels …
There is a growing global demand for the protection of subsea infrastructure that supports the production and transmission of energy and data. To meet that demand, Jan De Nul has …
Spliethoff reports that on 29 September, its general cargo vessel Minervagracht that was on passage in the Gulf of Aden (in international waters) has come under attack of an unidentified …
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 …
Cadeler has receved its first A-class vessel, Wind Ally, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule. Wind Ally becomes the ninth vessel on the water in Cadeler’s growing fleet of …
Naval Group and RH Marine have signed a contract to support the construction of the new Orka-class submarines for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Under this contract, RH Marine will provide …
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 Port of Rotterdam Authority is constantly working on Port Call Optimisation: ensuring that ship visits run as safely and efficiently as possible. From departure from the previous port until …
Offshore operations at Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West wind farm have officially commenced with the start of nature-enhancing scour protection works. The wind farm is set to be the most ecological …
The Carbon Destroyer 1 was transported from the ship building yard of Royal Niestern Sander to the Dutch port of Delfzijl on 22 September. It is the largest type of …
Allseas has selected Dutch Vuyk Engineering to design its new semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand Tour. Purpose-designed to support seamless topsides transfers to Pioneering Spirit, the vessel is a …
For far too long, naval shipbuilding in the Netherlands has been running at a low ebb. For many naval personnel it must have been frustrating to see the country selling …
Royal IHC and Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together in the build …
Vice Admiral Harold Liebregs was appointed Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy and Admiral Benelux on 18 September. At the naval base in Den Helder, he took over command from …
Van Oord has been awarded the IADC Safety Award 2025 during the Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) in Stockholm, Sweden. The company receives the …
A small passenger vessel offered overnight tourism trips from a home port. The master was working long days and fatigue seems to have contributed to the vessel grounding. The Nautical …
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