Hatenboer-Water Opens New Office in Aberdeen to Serve UK Market

Dutch supplier of clean drinking water and drinking water solutions for the maritime markets Hatenboer-Water is expanding its international presence with the opening of a new office in Aberdeen, Scotland, on 2 June 2025. This new location strengthens the company’s commitment to providing reliable, local support for clients across the United Kingdom.

Bolidt acquires Boteka to consolidate leading position in cruise industry

Bolidt’s acquisition of prefabricated resin systems specialist Boteka signals continuing international growth as part of the ‘all-under-one-roof’ principle. Bolidt has acquired a majority stake in Florida-based Boteka, in a move intended to consolidate Bolidt’s leading position in the global cruise industry.

ABB wins electrical and automation contract for next generation of Petrobras FPSO vessels

ABB has been awarded a large order by Seatrium, a global provider of marine engineering solutions based in Singapore, for the supply of electrical equipment and automation solutions on a new generation of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels for operator Petrobras. The two vessels – P-84 and P-85 – will be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia fields, approximately 200 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Fugro partners with Ocean Visions to advance safety of ocean-based carbon removal

Ocean-based climate solutions just got a major boost. Selected by the nonprofit Ocean Visions, Fugro will lead the development of a standardised Environmental Impact Assessment Framework for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), a set of emerging technologies that enhance the ocean’s natural ability to store carbon. This initiative aims to support the permitting of mCDR projects by providing a transparent, evidence-based approach to environmental review.

Heesen Delivers a Star: ORION Shines Brightly as Third 2025 Delivery

Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the delivery of the 50-metre hybrid superyacht YN 20750, now christened ORION. This milestone marks the Dutch shipyard's third delivery in 2025, highlighting a busy and successful year thus far.

Fugro appoints Niels Schallenberg as Group Director Europe & Africa

Fugro is pleased to announce the appointment of Niels Schallenberg as Group Director Europe & Africa, effective 1 July 2025. In this role, Niels will join Fugro’s Executive Leadership Team and will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic growth and operational excellence across the Europe & Africa region.

Two Damen Combi Freighters 3850 launched for Fast Lines Belgium

On Friday 30th May, the second of three Damen Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 was launched in China for Fast Lines Belgium. This follows the launch of the first vessel on 19th May. The two companies signed a contract for two vessels in October 2023. Last year, Fast took the option of a third vessel. The CF vessels will be the first newbuilds to enter into the Fast fleet.

Thecla Bodewes shipyards delivers 7,280dwt vessel ‘mv vertom joyce’ to vertom group’s growing fleet

Kampen, 28-5-2025 – Thecla Bodewes Shipyards proudly announces the successful delivery of the MV Vertom Joyce, a 7,280 DWT state-of-the-art dry cargo vessel, to longstanding partner Vertom Group. This milestone marks the eighth vessel in the pioneering LABRAX series, with two more advanced ships set to join Vertom’s modern, sustainable fleet in the near future.

Damen welcomes back Shabab Oman II

Damen has completed an extensive maintenance programme on the Royal Navy of Oman’s Sail Training Vessel Shabab Oman II. The work provides the Tall Ship with a series of upgrades and prepares her for her duties in the coming decade.

Huisman secures contract for two knuckle boom cranes for olympic group

Huisman has secured a contract for the delivery of two 250mt Knuckle Boom Cranes, which will be installed on the new UT 7623 SEV Sustainable Energy Vessels of the Olympic Group. The contract was signed last month with China Merchants Heavy Industries (CMHI) in Shenzhen and follows a series of recent Knuckle Boom Crane deliveries to the offshore construction industry

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