Shell to write off 20 billion dollars in assets, plans major reorganisation
Royal Dutch Shell is preparing a major reorganisation in response to the new oil crisis, which sees the company write off at least 20 billion dollars in assets in the previous quarter. ‘We will likely...Read more
ICS calls on Dutch government to facilitate crew changes
Despite borders opening further, some 200,000 seafarers are still trapped on their ships due to corona, with another 200,000 waiting at shore to take over from them. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called...Read more
Damen concludes keel laying of 75-metre crane barge for Panama
Keel laying for a Crane Barge 7532 has been completed at Damen Yichang Shipyard in Hubei Province, China. The vessel will be delivered in Panama and will replace a 77-year old crane still in operation. The...Read more
DFDS axes another 650 jobs due to corona crisis
Ferry company DFDS has announced that it will cut 650 jobs. The cost reduction is part of a larger austerity round, with which the Danish company wants to adapt to the new market conditions. The outbreak...Read more
KVNR: Improvement of crew change rules is far too slow
Despite efforts being made to improve crew changeovers, not enough progress is being made, according to Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) Managing Director Annet Koster. The corona crisis has forced thousands of seafarers to...Read more
‘Crew changeovers have become costly with disruptions expected into 2021’
Due to the corona crisis, ship operators are faced with extra measures to ensure safe crew changeovers. These measures are proving costly as well as tricky warns crewing specialist Danica. At the same time, the...Read more
Van Oord to cut 500 jobs, 120 in the Netherlands
Covid-19 and the slump in oil and gas prices are also taking their toll on Dutch offshore and dredging contractor Van Oord. The company says it needs to restructure to stay healthy, which will cost...Read moreITF: Enough is enough, seafarers should exercise right to leave ships
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has said it will now assist hundreds of thousands of seafarers to exercise their right to stop working, leave ships, and return home. After weeks of calling on governments...Read more
Pandemic may break European taboo on state aid for maritime industry
For some shipbuilders in Spain, it’s just sour grapes. They are angry with the Dutch Government after its decision to save the Royal IHC shipyard from falling into Chinese hands. However, in his latest opinion...Read more
First full crew change under new Covid-19 protocols in Singapore
Dry bulk shipowner Genco Shipping has completed the first full crew change under new COVID-19 protocols in Singapore since March. A total of 37 seafarers were involved in this crew change of the Genco Liberty,...Read more
Navy ship Karel Doorman to return early after providing corona aid
The Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Karel Doorman will begin its return journey in little more than a week after having provided support in fighting the corona crisis in the Caribbean. The ship can return earlier...Read more
Offshore contractor Allseas to significantly cut crew headcount
Offshore contractor Allseas will reduce its workforce by a few hundred in the course of 2020, which will mostly impact its vessels’ crews. The company says it is forced to do so due to the...Read more
Damen Shiprepair launches corona disinfection service for ships
Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage (DSHV) will now offer a 24/7 Covid-19 disinfection service for ships. Personnel donned in high quality PPE will board the ship to disinfect it using stabilised hydrogen peroxide. With the service,...Read moreKVNR: Visas could be a bottleneck for crew changeovers
Together with Dutch airline KLM, the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) has set up the first air bridges. This makes it possible to relieve crew that has sometimes been stuck on board a ship...Read more
How CoVadem installs its water depth measurement box in corona times
The CoVadem platform gathers data from inland navigation ships to map current and predicted available water depth on Dutch shipping lanes. Once a ship joins the platform, a CoVadem Box is installed on board. Like...Read more
Airline KLM comes to the rescue of seafarers
KLM has responded to the request of the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) to set up air bridges. These will allow seafarers to be flown in again to relieve their colleagues, who have been...Read more
Dutch navy ships set sail for exercise Baltic Breeze
Together with Belgian frigate BNS Leopold, the Dutch navy ships Evertsen, Johan de Witt, Rotterdam and Van Speijk will take part in a training exercise on the North Sea and near Denmark. In the next...Read more
Offshore staff should be considered key workers to ease crew changes
A lobby has started to get the IMO to support a recommendation for Governments to facilitate the movement of offshore energy sector personnel during the Covid-19 pandemic. They should be considered “key workers” to enable...Read more