No innovation without digitalisation: SWZ special on digital transformation
This month, SWZ|Maritime presents a special on digitalisation. A deliberate choice, as we acknowledge digitalisation as one of the key starting points of innovation. For practically every innovation, digitalisation of processes and data is crucial.Read more
‘Booming offshore wind drags contractors through corona crisis’
Branching out into offshore wind has been the right decision for Dutch companies like Van Oord and Boskalis. SWZ|Maritime’s Editor-in-Chief Antoon Oosting points out they can now benefit from the increase in offshore wind projects...Read more
How to get to a connected North Sea
To ensure the safety, security, and sustainability of the Netherlands’ ocean assets, accelerating advancements in maritime and offshore sensor technologies is critical. The time to advance digital adoption within traditional or digitally engaged maritime and...Read more
Diversify and innovate: Offshore special in SWZ|Maritime
The picture on the front of the September offshore special of SWZ|Maritime is a perfect illustration of what the real entrepreneurs do to survive in an ever faster changing world and economy. In this issue,...Read more
The sea battle of Artemision | Part 2
The KNVTS has a proud tradition to connect its vision on the future with a view on the historic past of shipbuilding practice. Time for the chair of the KNVTS Ship of the Year Committee...Read more
Dutch shipbuilding in 2019
There was a dramatic turndown in the shipbuilding industry last year. Several yards reported red figures and the order intake was just € 351 million, 45 per cent less than in 2018. SWZ|Maritime’s editor Gerrit...Read more
SWZ|Maritime’s safety special: How to keep containers on board?
With the MSC Zoe accident investigation reports being published, the safety of container transport is once again a hot topic. SWZ|Maritime’s July/August safety special discusses the MSC Zoe reports in detail and looks at how...Read more
The sea battle of Artemision
The KNVTS has a proud tradition to connect its vision on the future with a view on the historic past of shipbuilding practice. Time for the chair of the KNVTS Ship of the Year Committee...Read more
SWZ|Maritime’s June special about Dutch naval shipbuilding is here
What the new Dutch frigates will look like and who will build our new submarines is still unclear, but the decisions about this are expected within the next few years. Still, the authors in SWZ|Maritime’s...Read more
‘Europe finally sees shipbuilding as vital industry’
The European Council has finally acknowledged that the European maritime industry is of vital importance to the EU. An important development according to SWZ|Maritime’s Editor-in-Chief Antoon Oosting, because it is now included in Horizon Europe,...Read more
The lost ship
The KNVTS has a proud tradition to connect its vision on the future with a view on the historic past of shipbuilding practice. Time for the chair of the KNVTS Ship of the Year Committee...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
How to solve issues with ships’ hybrid electrical power systems?
How to deal with power sources with low short circuit power? How to comply with the “Golden Rules” of electrical power distribution design in hybrid electrical power systems? These questions will become important for zero...Read more
The wine-dark sea
The KNVTS has a proud tradition to connect its vision on the future with a view on the historic past of shipbuilding practice. Time for the chair of the KNVTS Ship of the Year Committee...Read more
River cruising: From corny to booming, but under corona threat?
In a relatively short amount of time, the river cruise industry has become an important money maker for Europe. In his latest opinion piece, SWZ|Maritime’s Editor-in-Chief Antoon Oosting draws a picture of this market segment...Read moreBooming river cruise and innovative ship designs in SWZ|Maritime
Traditionally, SWZ|Maritime’s April issue is a special about new developments in inland shipping. This year, the focus is on the river cruise industry that was booming until the corona crisis took hold. We also look...Read more
Going clean and green: SWZ special on marine fuels and engines
Internal combustion engines play a very dominant role in shipping. They are by far the most popular way of powering ships. Is that going to change under pressure of environmental regulations and, in particular, the...Read more
The modelled ship
The KNVTS has a proud tradition to connect its vision on the future with a view on the historic past of shipbuilding practice. Time for the chair of the KNVTS Ship of the Year Committee...Read more