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...
DMC supplies tech for Royal Bodewes newbuilds
Royal Bodewes has contracted Damen Marine Components (DMC) to supply steering, control and propulsion equipment for four vessels. It involves three Eco Traders and one Ro-Ro vessel, to be delivered in the coming two years. The first contract is for the steering gear...
Holland Shipyards and Riveer win innovation award
The lightweight electric aluminum ferries, Gorinchem XII and Altena VI, have landed Holland Shipyards Group and Riveer the Schuttevaer Award 2024. This award, presented at the Maritime Innovation Platform event, is in recognition of the two companies' joint commitment...
New hydrogen import facility for Port of Rotterdam
Global Energy Storage (GES) and Provaris Energy want to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility at the GES terminal in Rotterdam. GES is developing a multi-client, multi-product terminal in Rotterdam, able to import both refrigerated ammonia and compressed...
SEA Europe: Build 10,000 ships in Europe by 2035
SEA Europe calls on European policymakers to formulate a comprehensive European Maritime Industrial Strategy. Such a strategy should see 10,000 sustainable and digitalised vessels built in Europe, advocates the association. SEA Europe represents the European maritime...
AtoB@C Shipping takes delivery of Stellamar
AtoB@C Shipping took delivery of Stellamar, the second in the series of twelve plug-in hybrid general cargo vessels, on 5 April. It is said the Stellamar can reduce CO2 emissions by up to fifty per cent compared to the present generation of vessels, thanks to its...
Key Bridge latest: Worker’s body found, Dali containers being removed
Over the past few days, divers have been inspecting the container ship Dali, which allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March. On 5 April, the body of one of the missing road workers was recovered. On Sunday, salvors began removing containers from the ship...
HNLMS Karel Doorman to Red Sea for supplies and medical care
HNLMS Karel Doorman will take part in European Operation Aspides in the Red Sea from early May to mid-August. The logistics support ship will be deployed for supply, refuelling capacity and medical care. Units taking part in the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian...
MerlinGroup inaugurates new Salamanca
Friday a week ago, inland shipping company MerlinGroup celebrated the delivery of the Salamanca. It is the first ship of Concordia Damen's CDS 443 design, showcasing a clear synergy between sustainability and cargo capacity. During the festive Open Day, the ship was...
BIMCO: Demand shocks slash ship recycling
'Over the past eight quarters, ship recycling of bulkers, tankers and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in twenty years. A combination of strong demand following a series of market shocks and low order books have kept older ships operating for longer...
Damen Naval orders RENK gearboxes for ASW Frigates
Damen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. The Dutch shipyard is building four new frigates, two each for the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Belgian navy. The contract includes eight gearboxes that...