Topic: Maritime regulations

Longer permit for new Dutch offshore wind farms

New wind farms at sea will soon have a permit that is valid for up to forty years, up from thirty years now. Dutch Minister Eric Wiebes (Economic Affairs) wants to extend the term in...Read more

26-05-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

KVNR: Investigation into lashing of containers raises questions

The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KNVR) is critical of the report published by the Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) on Thursday 14 May. It revealed that shipping companies make lots of mistakes...Read more

18-05-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

ESPO and FEPORT: Crew changes should be possible in all ports

Crew changes should be able to take place in all ports say ESPO and FEPORT as it is essential for the functioning of European logistics chains. The organisations state it is neither technically nor economically...Read more

20-04-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Shipowners provide plan for crew changes worldwide

An alliance of shipowners has come up with a plan for safe crew changes in identified key ports, including Rotterdam. Due to travel restrictions, over 100,000 seafarers are stuck on ships putting enormous strain on...Read more

16-04-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk