Topic: Port of Antwerp

Damen to deliver two IMO Tier III tugs to Port of Antwerp

Damen Shipyards Group will supply the Port of Antwerp with two RSD Tugs 2513. They are dedicated ship-handling tugs both compact and – with 70 tonnes bollard pull – powerful. They also produce considerably lower...Read more

28-07-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Automated barge transports polluted soil in port of Antwerp

Zonga, an automated 135-metre barge, has started transporting polluted soil from a former BP site in the port of Antwerp. The project is being carried out by Seafar, specialised in remote ship management, and DEME...Read more

08-07-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Tanker in Antwerp quarantined due to infected crew

A tanker has been detained in the port of Antwerp for several days after an outbreak of the coronavirus among the crew. According to the Antwerp Port Authority, a total of 15 of the 26...Read more

25-06-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Drones to detect oil spills in Port of Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp plans to deploy drones to detect oil spills. The University of Antwerp will develop the drones that use thermal imaging to spot the spills. The drones are to be operational in...Read more

22-04-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk