Electrical retrofit allows crew transfer vessel to charge offshore
Replacing diesel engines with a zero-emission Volvo Penta solution is to create the world’s first retrofitted electric crew transfer vessel (E-CTV). Volvo Penta will supply its Inboard Performance System (IPS). New charging infrastructure will allow the vessel to...
EU shipowners welcome production benchmark for clean fuels
European shipowners strongly welcome the inclusion of clean fuels for shipping, including advanced biofuels and e-fuels, in the list of net-zero technologies adopted under the Net-Zero Industry Act on 25 April. The new law introduces a benchmark for the Commission and...
First trials for Royal Huisman sportfish yacht
The groundbreaking big fisher, Royal Huisman motor yacht Project 406, was unveiled as "Special One" just before its first trials on the North Sea on 26 April. The powerful hull of this unique vessel measures 52 metres overall, and its towering profile accommodates six...
Van Oord christens new water injection dredgers and USV
On 25 April, Van Oord celebrated the christening ceremonies of two new hybrid water injection dredgers, Rijn and Rhône, and an unmanned survey vessel (USV), VO:X Barentsz. The event took place at the Van Oord head office jetty in Rotterdam. The Rijn and Rhône are...
Dutch navy concludes anti submarine warfare exercise
Several Dutch naval ships and a submarine practised in Norwegian waters for the past three weeks. The aim was to increase and broaden anti submarine warfare knowledge. The Royal Netherlands Navy did not do this alone. For instance, three NH90 maritime combat...
First deep draught channel past Key Bridge
A fourth channel has been established past the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore. It is the first channel that can facilitate some larger deep draught vessels. Friday also marked a month since the container ship Dali allided with the bridge and Unified...
Heesen delivers 50-metre smart-custom hybrid yacht
After intensive tests in the North Sea, Heesen Yachts has delivered YN 20150 Cinderella Noel IV. The 50-metre yacht is built on Heesen's proven engineering platform as a smart custom yacht. The owners christened their yacht on December 23, 2023. Collaborating closely...
More oversight leads to safer historic sailing fleet
Supervision of the safety of the historic Dutch sailing fleet has improved significantly. This is evident from the follow-up of the recommendations from the Dutch Safety Board's report "Safety of the historic sailing fleet". The Safety Board reviewed what all parties...
Vessel speed exacerbates bank suction
Bank suction caused two vessels to collide in a canal waterway. The Nautical Institute discusses the accident in its latest Mars Report and gives advice on how to deal with bank suction. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It...
Wärtsilä lands China’s largest-ever methanol newbuild order
Wärtsilä will supply the methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for five new container vessels for COSCO Shipping Lines and seven new container vessels for Orient Overseas Container Line. It is the Chinese maritime sector’s largest order to date for methanol-fuelled...
Troostwijk to auction seized Feadship superyacht for Ukraine
The Ukrainian Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has announced that the superyacht that was seized from pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk will be auctioned. Dutch Troostwijk Auctions has been selected to auction the 92.50-metre Feadship yacht Royal...