


Conoship coalition wants to become a global player for ‘green’ ships
In the north of the Netherlands, the local maritime industry is pooling its knowledge and capabilities to better face technological challenges, so as to become a global player in “green” or clean shipping, as well...Read more
Keel laid for Jan De Nul’s new floating offshore installation vessel
The CMHI Haimen shipyard in China laid the keel for Les Alizés, Jan De Nul’s new heavy lift crane vessel, on 29 April. The ship will be ready in 2022 and is equipped with a...Read more
Ulstein lands follow-up contract for first Jones Act rock installation vessel
PRESS RELEASE – Following the basic design contract in December 2020, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has now contracted Ulstein to continue the project with the integration engineering for their new dynamically positioned rock installation...Read more
Royal IHC cuts 1,100 jobs in major restructuring
OffshoreDutch shipbuilder Royal IHC is laying off 1,100 employees as part of a major restructuring In order to return to profitability, the company is returning to its core activities in the dredging and offshore market.Read more
Video: Last section multipurpose vessel EasyMax 2 leaves building hall
At the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, Royal Wagenborg has transported the aft ship section of the EasyMax 2 from the construction hall to the quay side. It is now aligned with the rest of the...Read more
Wagenborg and Niestern Sander to build icebreaking Walk-to-Work vessel
OffshorePRESS RELEASE – Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander and Wagenborg Offshore have been contracted to build the world’s first shallow draft icebreaking Walk-to-Work vessel. Following delivery in December 2021, Mercury Sakhalin will operate the vessel on...Read more
Hyundai Heavy acquires Daewoo, employees furious
ShipbuildingShipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has acquired its smaller rival Daewoo. Despite fierce opposition from employees, Hyundai and Daewoo’s major shareholder, the state-managed Korea Development Bank, signed a contract for the acquisition last week. If the...Read more