Damen Cape Town advances SA’s maritime security with third vessel delivery to navy

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV), P1573, at Naval Base Durban for the South African Navy. The delivery milestone represents the culmination of a strategic initiative by the South African Navy to enhance South Africa’s maritime security, while also advancing local shipbuilding capabilities and driving industrial development.

Damen delivers second CSD 600 in record time from stock

Damen Shipyards Group, a leading manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment, is pleased to announce the successful sale and delivery of the second Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 600 in its new series of standard dredgers. The CSD was available from stock, ensuring a short delivery time. The customised dredger will be delivered to an Asian customer, complete with a crew training programme on location.

Underwater propeller operations across Europe

Hydrex diving teams regularly carry out cold straightenings, croppings and other propeller blade modifications when a ship has a damaged propeller. For the operations in this article, they traveled to Rovinj (Croatia), Algeciras (Spain), Skagen (Denmark) and just around the corner from their headquarters to Ghent and Antwerp to assist shipowners with damaged propeller blades. In the case of a tanker, a container ship and a yacht the blades were cropped while on a bulker and a reefer the bent blades could be straightened.

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Brings Proven Series Builds to Breakbulk Europe 2025

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards is proud to announce it will host its own stand at Breakbulk Europe 2025, taking place from May 13–15, 2025, at Rotterdam Ahoy. This marks a significant milestone as the renowned Dutch shipbuilder further strengthens its role within the international breakbulk and project cargo community.

Solemates Delivered: Experienced Owner Chooses Heesen Again for Bespoke 55-metre steel superyacht

Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the delivery of the 55-metre steel superyacht YN 20655, christened Solemates. Handed over on April 30, 2025, this event marks a significant milestone: the second Heesen yacht for this experienced client.

Feadship launches Project 827: A vision of modern luxury

Feadship celebrates another milestone as Project 827 emerges from the shed at the Amsterdam facility. Measuring 71.76 metres, this graceful and forward-thinking yacht is now ready for final outfitting and sea trials, marking a refined new entry into the Feadship fleet.

Damen and Noatum Maritime sign for second full electric RSD-E Tug 2513

Damen Shipyards Group and Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, have agreed on the delivery of a second, fully electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513. The agreement was signed by Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster and Damen Shipyards Group CEO, Arnout Damen.

Dachser levert emissievrij in het centrum van Rotterdam

Met inzet van elektrische vrachtwagens levert Dachser Nederland dagelijks goederen volledig emissievrij in het aangewezen binnenstedelijke gebied van Rotterdam. Hoewel de door de gemeente Rotterdam ingevoerde zero-emissiezone (ZE), die op 1 januari 2025 van kracht ging, eerst nog een overgangsperiode kent, heeft Dachser er bewust voor gekozen om al eerder volledig emissievrij in de stad te opereren.

Wattlab launches SolarDeck: plug-and-play solar power for seagoing shipping

Wattlab, the Netherlands-based maritime solar specialist, is proud to introduce its SolarDeck to the seagoing shipping industry. SolarDeck is a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that yield significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Moreover, based on installation on a seagoing general cargo vessel, SolarDeck combines substantial savings via Fuel EU Maritime and EU ETS regulations and an expected return on investment of 3-5 years.

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