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Value Maritime to decarbonise two ForestWave general cargo sister ships

Value Maritime (VM) is collaborating with ForestWave, a prominent player active in the multipurpose shortsea segment, to retrofit two 10,600 DWT general cargo vessels with VM’s advanced emission reducing Filtree EGCS system and integrated Carbon Capture unit.

Royal IHC initiates cooperation with Asian shipbuilder

Royal IHC and the Vietnamese shipyard Nam Trieu have signed an agreement for the construction of a trailing suction hopper dredger in Asia. Royal IHC received an order for the vessel, which will have a hopper capacity of 2,300m3, from dredging company De Boer - Dutch Dredging last month. The construction in Vietnam marks the beginning of what is expected to be a long-term collaboration between Nam Trieu and Royal IHC to build vessels at an attractive price.

First of series Damen CSD600 at work in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the first of series Damen CSD600 has started operation. The distinctive Cutter Suction Dredger is the first of Damen’s comprehensive new dredger range to be delivered. It was transported from Rotterdam, the Netherlands to Indonesia as deck cargo on a heavy lift carrier. The stationary dredger, which has been named Jhoni 58, is working on a maintenance dredging project.

KT Marine welcomes Damen Fast Ferry 4212 to South Korea

On 5th July, South Korea’s KT Marine held a welcoming ceremony for its new vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 4212 named Hamel. The company placed its order for the vessel earlier this year. The rapid delivery is the result of Damen’s serial construction of vessels for stock.

Royal IHC initiates cooperation with Asian shipbuilder

Royal IHC and the Vietnamese shipyard Nam Trieu have signed an agreement for the construction of a trailing suction hopper dredger in Asia. Royal IHC received an order for the vessel, which will have a hopper capacity of 2,300m3, from dredging company De Boer - Dutch Dredging last month. The construction in Vietnam marks the beginning of what is expected to be a long-term collaboration between Nam Trieu and Royal IHC to build vessels at an attractive price.

Huisman to deliver cranes and installation tools for Cadeler's A-class

Huisman has announced two contract awards, one for the design and construction of a Leg Encircling Crane (LEC) and a Pedestal Mounted Crane for Cadeler’s latest A-Class new build vessel, and one for an Upending Frame and Monopile Storage System to be installed on the Wind Ally, another A-Class jack-up vessel in Cadeler’s fleet.

Damen set to build sixth CSOV for Windcat

Damen Shipyards has secured the contract to build a sixth Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for offshore personnel transfer provider Windcat, thus completing the six-ship ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof CSOVs. The contract marks the further strengthening of the working relationship between Damen, Windcat and CMB.TECH. Windcat will deploy the ‘Elevation Series’ to provide in-field technical and maintenance support to offshore wind farms for up to 30 days at a time.

Alewijnse fits out two search & rescue vessels for Damen Shipyards for humanitarian operations in the Black and Mediterranean Seas

With many migrant boats getting into difficulties in the Mediterranean Sea, the Romanian government is in the process of significantly expanding its emergency response fleet. The first two of a series of Damen Stan Patrol 5009 vessels, which are ideal for these missions, have completed their construction and fit-out at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. Their electrical systems are being installed and integrated by Alewijnse.

Setting Sail towards Celestial Luxury: Heesen sells 55m Project Venus

Project Venus, currently under construction, is progressing swiftly, with the launch scheduled in January 2025. As part of Heesen's speculative program, this superyacht offers clients an opportunity to acquire a luxurious vessel with shortened delivery times and without compromising on quality.

Innovative collaboration between Van Wijngaarden Marine Services B.V. and MSA-Service with Multiped

How can we make our measurements more efficient? Asking the question is answering it. Jan-Willem Janné, technical manager at Van Wijngaarden Marine Services, and his team enlisted MSA-Service for this task. The innovative Multiped system turned out to be the ideal solution for them. This article highlights the benefits of a central data hub on board ships.