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Schelde Gears wordt RENK Benelux

RENK Group AG, een toonaangevende leverancier van aandrijfoplossingen voor militaire en civiele toepassingen, hernoemt Schelde Gears tot RENK Benelux. Deze stap onderstreept de strategische heroriëntatie van het bedrijf als onderdeel van een gerichte rebranding en versterkt tegelijkertijd de lokale aanwezigheid van het merk RENK op de Benelux-markt.

Fugro maps Texas river basins to improve flood resilience

Fugro is undertaking an elevation‑mapping project to support flood‑risk and infrastructure planning across south central Texas. Commissioned by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), the work spans the Guadalupe, San Antonio, Lower Colorado, and Lavaca river basins, covering approximately 41,381 square kilometres across 34 rapidly growing communities. Many of these areas have faced repeated flooding in recent years, prompting local authorities to update hazard‑mitigation plans and improve drainage, transport and water systems.

Heesen Announces Strategic Leadership Succession in the United States

Heesen is pleased to announce a significant evolution in its North American operations. After more than two decades of dedicated service, Thom Conboy will be departing his position as Heesen’s US representative. The shipyard is delighted to welcome Lars Christiaanse to the team as Sales Director, Heesen USA.

Damen Stan Patrols 5009 to strengthen Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard

On 12 March, following a tender procedure, the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract for the delivery of three Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009 vessels for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The new vessels will replace three Damen SPa 4100 vessels that have been in operation for over 25 years.

Webinar SEA Europe: The new EU Industrial Maritime Strategy

What is in for the industry and what comes next? On Thursday 26 March SEA Europe organises a webinar about the newly published European Industrial Maritime Strategy. Send your request for registration to df@seaeurope.eu before March 23. After registration you will receive the Teams link.

Young Maritime & Offshore NL X Kneppelhout

On Thursday, 9 April, Kneppelhout is once again hosting an event for the members of Young Maritime & Offshore NL. During the previous edition, we simulated a courtroom together. This year, we will dive into two topics that play an important role in the maritime and offshore industry: arbitration and sanctions law.

Netwerkbijeenkomst gericht op de toekomst van de sector

De maritieme en offshore sector staat voor een grote uitdaging: terwijl de vraag naar toekomstgerichte vaardigheden sneller groeit dan ooit, wordt het tekort aan specialisten steeds nijpender. Tijdens de volgende algemene netwerkbijeenkomst op 16 april staan we stil bij de vraag die dit oplevert: Hoe mobiliseren we bedrijven nog sterker voor behoud én (zij-)instroom van talent?

De rol van de regio's in de Sectoragenda

Er wordt hard gewerkt aan de uitvoering van de Sectoragenda Maritieme Maakindustrie. De sector en overheid werken nauw samen om de vijf actielijnen om te zetten in concrete acties om de sector toekomstbestendig te maken zodat deze kan blijven bijdragen aan de nationale vitale belangen. Daarnaast zijn de vijf koploperprojecten in ontwikkeling. Sander den Heijer is bij Nederland Maritiem Land verantwoordelijk voor de succesvolle uitvoering van de sectoragenda. Hij geeft regelmatig inzicht in de ontwikkelingen binnen de sectoragenda.

Heesen launches 50-metre Project Sophia

Project Sophia brings a distinctive character to the 50‑metre segment, combining high-speed capability with the exceptionally shallow draft needed to reach some of the world’s most coveted anchorages. Defined by a formidable 23-knot maximum speed and a draft of just 2.15 metres, the benchmark depth for unrestricted cruising in the Bahamas, this all-aluminium platform is engineered for swift passages and the freedom to explore territories usually reserved for much smaller yachts.

Royal T Shipyards launches MPV Greta C, first vessel in new LABRAX series for Carisbrooke Shipping

Royal T Shipyards Kampen, founded by Bodewes, has successfully launched MPV Greta C, the first vessel in a new series of LABRAX 7680 dwt multipurpose dry cargo vessels being built for UK-based shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping. The launch marks a significant milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Royal T Shipyards and Carisbrooke Shipping and underscores the shared ambition of both companies to advance efficient and sustainable maritime transport.