Netherlands News

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA AG) will continue to be majority-owned by the City of Hamburg and will be further developed together with the new major shareholder Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world's largest container shipping company. Following the approval of the Hamburg parliament and the EU Commission, all closing conditions have now been met with the approval of the Ukrainian merger control authority. Shares in HHLA AG The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg...

Maritime digital training solutions provider Blue Orange Wave is proud to announce it has won the Crew Connect Global Award for Training and Safety at Sea.  The award is presented to a company, individual or team who have implemented significant technical, procedural, or operational improvements pioneering to reduction of risk to human life and cargo at sea. Some 21 companies were nominated in this category, with 5 making it to the finals – and Blue Orange Wave coming out on top....

Babcock are pleased to have joined the UK manufacturers’ trade association, Made in Britain. As a world-renowned manufacturer producing a range of defence equipment across the UK, partnering with the 2,100 UK manufacturers in the Made in Britain community will bring them closer to the long-term goal of ensuring the UK has a robust sovereign defence capability. Social and economic sustainability British Army has the vehicles and weapons it needs or carry out the deep care of nuclear su...

At Mersey Maritime, they are proud to share The Danny’s Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures Campaign – a transformative initiative that celebrates the region’s rich maritime history whilst creating exciting opportunities for education and community engagement. This innovative campaign is about more than preserving the past; it’s about inspiring the future. Maritime innovation The Danny, or the Daniel Adamson, is a beautifully restored 1903 steamship that serves as a li...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation (SEASPAN) are pleased to announce the establishment of OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ONESEA), a solutions provider focused on technical ship management and maritime talent development. ONESEA is jointly owned and operated by ONE and SEASPAN, leveraging the deep experience and best-in-class expertise of both companies. Technical ship management services Headquartered in Singapore, ONESEA will offer technical ship management serv...

DM Consulting and Syncrolift AS, global pioneers in drydocking technology, are urging shipyards to adopt modern innovations to enhance speed, safety, and cost-efficiency in vessel drydocking. With many shipyards still relying on outdated 20th-century methods, DM Consulting and Syncrolift emphasize that embracing new technologies is essential for shipyards in highly regulated regions to remain competitive internationally. By combining forces, DM Consulting and Syncrolift aim to bring advanced dr...

Switching fuels is the most frequently discussed pathway to meeting the requirements of FuelEU Maritime. However, the choices shipping companies make about bunkers will significantly impact compliance costs. Companies must navigate a complex fuel market and assess the viability of different options based on commercial, technical, and operational factors, according to maritime data and technology firm OceanScore. Fuel selection “Fuel selection is the most important lever under FuelEU,&rd...

Procureship, provider of the world’s major digital e-procurement platform for the maritime sector, has reaffirmed its position in the Asia-Pacific region with the announcement that Gary Yeow is to lead the company’s Singapore office. Establishing strong partnerships With over a decade of experience in the maritime sector, including roles at Sembawang Shipyard, Sembcorp Marine, and VesselMan, Gary will play a pivotal role in expanding Procureship’s client base and establishing...

Ahlsell Sverige AB has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Inseco AB. Inseco provides industrial fastening products and services for the engineering industry as well as the power and energy sectors. Industrial fastening products Through this acquisition, Ahlsell strengthens its offering in industrial fastening, gaining increased expertise, a broader product range, various VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) solutions and enhanced availability in a new geographic area. Additionally...

Ulstein is proud to announce the successful delivery of the Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) Olympic Notos to the Olympics. This state-of-the-art vessel marks a significant milestone in maritime innovation and excellence.  “As a result of the findings from her sister ship, Olympic Boreas, the shipping company states that the vessels "operate with close to a 50% reduction in fuel consumption compared to other sailing CSOVs." Olympic Notos The Olympic Notos is designed to...

Kpler, a data and analytics platform for trade intelligence announced its acquisition of Spire Maritime, a prominent provider of satellite-powered data for real-time global vessel tracking. This strategic move aims to enhance Kpler’s maritime coverage and deliver unmatched insights into global vessel movements and shipping logistics. Real-time visibility and analytics Mark Cunningham, CEO of Kpler, emphasised the impact of this acquisition, “By acquiring Spire Maritime, we will ma...

ABB has secured an order with the shipbuilding company - All American Marine to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the new ocean sampling catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) in California. In addition to the comprehensive scope of technologies, All American Marine will draw on ABB’s extensive expertise in the supply, engineering, and systems integration of hybrid-electric vessels. The vessel is expected to be delivered to OC San in 2027. 19.2–me...

ABS Wavesight has partnered with Noble Corporation, an offshore drilling contractor, to revolutionise its recordkeeping practices by adopting ABS Wavesight eLogs™ electronic logbooks on its entire fleet of offshore assets. This collaboration marks a major milestone for the offshore adoption of ABS Wavesight eLogs, a secure digital solution that succeeds paper logbooks, bringing a new dimension to compliance management in the maritime and offshore sectors. ABS Wavesight eLogs ABS Wavesig...

Kongsberg Discovery and Kongsberg Maritime have been chosen as the exclusive suppliers of marine scientific equipment, oceanographic handling systems, and deck machinery for two new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charting and mapping vessels, the Surveyor and Navigator. The vessels are being constructed by Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, a shipbuilding company based in Louisiana, USA. Ships feature The ships feature an advanced array of technology from Kongsberg Discove...

A landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering has been established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KR (Korean Register), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry. Robust safety standards As the demand for ammonia-fuelled vessels rises, this partnership aims to establish robust safety standards for STS ammonia bunkering, an efficient metho...

Ahlsell Danmark ApS, through its subsidiary KJV A/S, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Herning Industri Lager A/S. Going forward; the company will become part of the industrial specialist - KJV A/S. Through this acquisition, the position and offering in the Danish industrial sector are strengthened. Herning Industri Lager A/S Herning Industri Lager A/S sells tools, fasteners, transmissions, machines, and other technical assortments to industrial companies in central Jylland. Th...

The contract for civil works and electrification for the expansion of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) container terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has been awarded to CareGo, a consortium comprising ABB, Dura Vermeer, and GMB. 51-hectare container yard The expansion will cover a 51-hectare container yard. This will double the capacity of the terminal, making it one of the most advanced fully automated terminals in the world. The 51 hectares will consist of 31 additional yard blocks, q...

ERMA FIRST GROUP has successfully completed the acquisition of Ecochlor, in a move that reinforces its position as a trusted provider of ballast water treatment and advanced decarbonisation solutions. Broadening the range of ultra-efficient ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), future-proof decarbonisation solutions, and related services under the ERMA FIRST GROUP umbrella, the acquisition consolidates the company’s status as one of the world’s largest BWTS providers. Marine ecos...

ClassNK has launched a third-party product certification service for individual green steel products.  Under the service, ClassNK certifies each green steel product supplied by steel manufacturers using the mass balance approach, and affixes a certification logo to its mill certificate. By improving reliability and making identification easier, the service ensures that users feel more secure when ordering and using green steel. Mass balance approach ClassNK has supported decarbonisation...

A new report published by DNV reveals that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalisation, if it enables innovation and new technologies. The sector’s appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.  Cybersecurity risk The industry’s increasing appetite for cyber risk c...

Oceania Cruises, the world's renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled the second swathe of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are available to book from November 13, 2024. Travelers can choose from more than 60 new enticing itineraries, including 17 Grand Voyages, across the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three of Oceania Cruises' smallest ships, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena, which carry just 670 guests each. Oceania Cruises&rs...

Change is on the horizon. On 1 January 2025, FuelEU Maritime arrives, and with it a whole new approach to measuring, and reducing, the fleet emissions. To ensure compliance, flexibility and strategic business advantage they have to act now. But how? What are the foundations for success in a new regulatory reality? How can they turn complexity into smooth sailing, and profitable decision making? NAVTOR’s Jacob Clausen has some easy answers. 1. Ensure they Are Collecting the Right Data Th...

The push towards decarbonisation is slowing down rather than speeding up. With ambitious global goals looming ever larger on the horizon, what can they do to re-invigorate collective efforts? And profit from that push?   Ahead of next year’s Nor-Shipping, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime DNV, says efficiency, timing and people are critical to “getting this show on the road.” Reduction by 2030 The scale is the IMO goals of a 20% emissions reduction by 2030, a 70%...

From 23-25 October 2024, the international maritime exhibition Europort Istanbul celebrated its long-awaited return to reconnect national and international shipping companies, shipbuilders, equipment & service suppliers. This 7th edition was held in the modern facilities of Yenikapi Expo Centre on the European side of the Marmara Sea and hosted more than 400 exhibiting companies from 35 countries.  International vibe The international vibe was also reflected by the various country p...

bound4blue has consolidated its position at the forefront of shipping’s revolution with a landmark contract with Maersk Tankers. The agreement is the largest wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) agreement for bound4blue to date, with 20 of the company’s type-approved eSAIL® suction sails to be installed on five MR tankers in 2025 and 2026. Turnkey efficiency Maersk Tankers identified the eSAIL® as a solution of choice in partnership with green technology catalyst Njord,...

Strategic Marine is delighted to announce the signing of a significant contract with Mainprize Offshore for the construction of six state-of-the-art Supa Swath vessels, with an option for an additional six vessels. Memorandum of Understanding This agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Seawork in June, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition and the recent deliveries of MO10 & MO 11, the latest additions to the Mainprize fleet ea...

Global safety solutions provider - VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and firefighting systems supplier - FAIN Co., Ltd. have signed an exclusive worldwide agreement for VIKING to provide certified services for marine fire systems and equipment delivered and installed by FAIN. FAIN supplies the full spectrum of firefighting systems for marine use, including CO2, foam, DP, water mist, sprinkler, alternative gases, and more. Headquartered in Yangsan, South Korea, the company is a major supplier to ship...

Maritime industry pioneers from the U.S. and Canada traveled to ABS’ World Headquarters to discuss the latest marine market trends in emerging ammonia, hydrogen, and carbon economies, offshore renewables, and nuclear energy. Cutting-edge academic research, technology, and sustainability initiatives were also highlighted at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee. Safety and high performance "We believe there is a high correlation between organisations who embrace safety and high...

Fincantieri and Crystal, the pioneer in exceptional cruise experiences, announced the finalisation of an order for the construction of one state-of-the-art high-end cruise ship, following the exercise of the option granted under the two-unit agreements disclosed to the market on June 27. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other terms and conditions, is considered as large. Interior designs The ship will feature all-suite accommodations, with private verandas The new u...

The acquisition of ESA Service S.r.l, (ESA Service), a company designing and manufacturing leak detection and gas recovery systems, has been completed and the company has become part of Atlas Copco Group.  ESA Service is headquartered at its manufacturing location in Treviglio, Italy. The company has 40 employees and in 2023 revenues amounted to 10.3 MEUR (MSEK 118). The purchase price is not disclosed. The company has become part of the Scientific Vacuum division w...