Damen delivers Europe’s first fully electric tug to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered six RSD Tugs 2513 to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The delivery consists of five RSD Tugs 2513 and one RSD-E Tug 2513 – the first fully electric tug to operate in a European port.

Damen signs LOI with Herman Sr. for new Multi-Purpose Vessel 4916

New MPV brings increased versatility to workboat sector Damen Shipyards Group and Herman Sr. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the construction of a new Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 4916. The LOI was signed during the Offshore Energy exhibition in Amsterdam on 26 November by Jeroen van Woerkum on behalf of Damen and Chris and Erwin van Dodewaard of behalf of Herman Sr.

Record-breaking Metstrade builds solid foundation for future expansion

The 36th edition of the world’s leading trade show for leisure marine equipment, systems and materials closed yesterday after recording its highest ever attendance of leading marine professionals from across the globe.

NIM and EH Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions for Maritime Industry

Amsterdam, The Netherlands & Nyon, Switzerland — 18 November 2024 NIM, a Dutch maritime innovator known for its expertise in marine engineering, and EH Group, a Swiss high-tech company specializing in high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technology, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership marks a significant step toward advancing zero-emission solutions in the maritime sector through the development and standardization of hydrogen fuel cell drive trains.

RoRo vessel Rotra Futura launched

Concordia Damen is proud to announce its collaboration with Amasus, deugro Danmark, Siemens Gamesa, and DEKC Maritime in the development and construction of two new and advanced Offshore Wind RoRo vessels: Rotra Futura and Rotra Horizon. These vessels, of which the first one launched yesterday at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, are specifically designed for the transport of large, and ever growing, wind turbine components. Rotra Futura is expected to be delivered to Amasus in 2025.

Bert-Jaap Dijkstra appointed as Royal IHC’s new CFO

On December 2, 2024, Bert-Jaap Dijkstra will start as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Royal IHC. With Dijkstra, the company gains a financial director with extensive experience and a proven track record in management and financial strategy, with a background in the energy and offshore energy services industries.

Green Yard orders SMST mission equipment

SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Green Yard Kleven for the delivery of a gangway (TAB-L2), with an Access and Cargo Tower (ACT), and a 50t Knuckle Boom Crane (KBC) for the newbuild Field Support Vessel (FSV) of OMV Petrom S.A. The vessel is bound for the Neptun Deep project, the largest natural gas project in the Romanian Black Sea, and will be delivered in the second half of 2026.

First Damen Combi Freighters 5000 on maiden voyage to Squtrixo General Trading

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 vessels to Squtrixo General Trading. Additionally, Damen will soon hand over a third vessel to Squtrixo, a CF 3850.

Xeamos launches Zeo-NOx Custom Airless SCR range for superyachts

The experts in exhaust gas emissions at Xeamos have developed an innovative airless SCR solution for superyachts between 30 and 50 metres. The new system responds to requests from yards striving to match engine rooms on existing designs with the requirement to fit IMO Tier III-compliant SCR systems. Dispensing with the need for large and heavy air compressors, this smart extension to the Xeamos range will be unveiled at the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam

Elcome and Radio Zeeland forge strategic distribution partnership to enhance presence in key maritime markets

Elcome International, a leading provider of maritime technology solutions with nearly 55 years of experience in the industry, has signed a sales and distribution agreement with Netherlands-headquartered Radio Zeeland DMP.

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