Port of Rotterdam Authority Opts For Hybrid Inspection Vessel
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has ordered a new inspection vessel: the RPA 8, which is equipped with hybrid propulsion.
World Port Hackathon: ‘A Memorable Experience’
In less than a month, the fourth edition of the World Port Hackathon will take place, teams or individual contestants will work on concepts or prototypes that can help elevate the port to the next level.
First Ship To Bunker LNG At Rotterdam
The bunkering of the Ternsund was initiated which is the first sea-going vessel to bunker LNG in Rotterdam, as a result the brand new product tanker of the Swedish shipping company Terntank receives the first Rotterdam ‘LNG bunkering incentive’.
Watch: “Pioneering Spirit” Departs Rotterdam
Crowds of people turned out to watch as the world’s largest vessel, Allseas’ “Pioneering Spirit”, departed Rotterdam Saturday morning 6 August, Allseas’ record-breaking single-lift installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel has been moored in Rotterdam’s Alexiahaven since January 2015 for installation, commissioning and testing of the topsides lift system.
Innovative Hull-Cleaning Launched At Europe’s Biggest Port
Europe’s largest port is the latest to allow the GAC EnvironHull’s eco-friendly hull cleaning system to operate in its waters. The launch of HullWiper at Rotterdam, widely acknowledged as a pioneer in innovation and shipping technology, was marked by a panel discussion, webinar and live demonstration.
Damen Makes Opening Move In Decom Market
Damen Shipyards Group has announced its latest concept design: the Damen Decommissioning Series.
Watch: Full Height Tested For Wind Farm Installation Vessel Brave Tern
The Brave Tern, a vessel used for the installation of wind turbines at sea, dominated the Rotterdam skyline. The 132 meter long ship was jacked up to a height of about seventy meters to test its extended legs.
Strikes Planned At Rotterdam Port In December And January
Container workers at the Port of Rotterdam have voted to hold a series of 24-hour strikes in December and January in protest at possible job cuts, threatening to freeze the movement of goods through Europe’s largest port.
Watch: Time-lapse Video Of MV Berge Stahl
Watch this amazing time lapse video taken during the pilotage of mv Berge Stahl from Rotterdam-Europoort Ertskade to Calandcanal Dolphins 84. Reference: Marijn van Hoorn/YouTube