Century Cruises Enters Europe with New River Vessel

Dutch, Werkendam-based shipbuilder Concordia Damen has commenced construction of a new River Cruise vessel for Century Cruises, one of China’s leading river cruise operators. The vessel has been developed in partnership with United Waterways, and marks Century Cruises’ official entry into the European river cruise market.

ABB Supports Floating Green Ammonia Project

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green hydrogen, to support future demand for low-carbon marine fuels.

Bureau Veritas Certifies Provence Grand Large Project

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is pleased to announce the successful certification of the Provence Grand Large (PGL) floating offshore wind project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative developed and owned by EDF power solutions, Enbridge and CPP Investments.

Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs

Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen Offshore Support Tugs (OST) 120. Damen has developed the vessels in response to the operational requirements of end-user Woodside Energy. The new vessels will play a key role in unlocking the potential of deepwater operations in Mexico.

NAUTIS Home Product Update

Automatic Identification System (AIS): We are excited to introduce AIS to NAUTIS Home. With this system, you can see vessels directly on the chart, including Vessel name, Speed, Heading, Position and Blue sign. AIS helps improve situational awareness, smoother navigation and increases realism.

Liebherr launches LiSIM ROS – simulator for remote operator training

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd has introduced the LiSIM ROS, a crane simulator designed specifically for Remote Operator Station (ROS) controlled ship-to-shore container cranes. It is built with original Liebherr controls, hardware and PLCs, so every function feels and responds exactly as it would on the real crane. Developed by Liebherr team including the same engineers who built the real machines, LiSIM ROS accurately simulates load sway, load response, and moment of inertia, so that when operators transition to a real crane, they are fully prepared from day one.

Are you prepared for compliance with the IMO MEPC83 GHG requirements?

Reducing onboard energy consumption is an effective way of complying with the IMO GHG fuel intensity targets that will apply to 5,000+ GT ships from 2028. Solutions are available that help owners comply, save money, and contribute to low-emission shipping.

Oceandiva versterkt samenwerking met Bank für Schiffahrt

Op 10 september 2025 hebben Oceandiva en Bank für Schiffahrt (BFS) hun reeds bestaande relatie een krachtig vervolg gegeven met de financiering van de Oceandiva Nova: het 100% elektrisch aangedreven eventschip dat wereldwijd het prestigieuze Platinum Green Award-certificaat heeft ontvangen. Deze nieuwe mijlpaal markeert niet alleen een volgende stap in een vertrouwd partnerschap, maar ook een gezamenlijke toewijding aan een groenere, innovatieve toekomst op het water.

Fugro joins CAMMera consortium to clear corroding explosives from European waters

Fugro has joined the Clearance Activities for Marine Munitions through Efficient Remediation Approaches (CAMMera) consortium, led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. This three-year initiative aims to develop innovative, safe, and environmentally responsible methods to remove unexploded World War I and II munitions from European seas, where 1.6 million tonnes are estimated to lie on the seafloor of the German Baltic and North Sea alone.

ClassNK grants Approval in Principle for Methanol Superstorage

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard storage capacity for both methanol and ethanol.

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