Saturday, October 4, 2025

Martime News

Tanker Adrift on North Sea After Failed Anchoring Attempt

Drifting Towards Disaster: The Perils of a Stricken Tanker On a stormy Saturday night, the oil tanker Eva Schultz found itself adrift in the North Sea, raising urgent questions about...

Dutch Defense Secretary Explores 3-D Printing for Special Forces at NATO’s Bold Machina

3-D Printing: The Double-Edged Sword of Military Innovation Staatssecretaris van Defensie Gijs Tuinman’s recent visit to the Bold Machina innovation platform in Den Helder highlights...

Stradivari 52: Luxury RHIB Combines Craftsmanship and Speed

Stradivari 52: Luxury or Excess? The Stradivari 52, named after the illustrious violin crafted by Antonio Stradivari, epitomizes luxury and craftsmanship in the marine sector....

€20 Million in Funding Awarded to Maritime Innovation Projects

Examining the Pros and Cons of Maritime Innovation Funding The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has allocated €20 million through the Maritime Innovation...

Houthi Attack Leaves Cargo Ship Burning in Gulf of Aden; Crew Rescued

Houthi Attack Raises Maritime Security Concerns The recent attack on the Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht by Houthi forces in the Gulf of Aden has once...

Anke Leue Appointed Head of Germany’s Inland Waterways Authority

Leadership Changes Spark Debate on Future of Inland Navigation The recent appointment of Anke Leue as head of the Waterways and Shipping Authority (GDWS) has...

Leendert Muller Appointed President of International Salvage Association

Leadership Changes Ignite Questions in Maritime Sector The maritime industry is witnessing a leadership shift as Leendert Muller assumes the presidency of the International Salvage...

Seaway Ship: Largest Construction Milestone Hits European Dock

Challenges Loom for New Seaway Dredger The completion of the Seaway, a new sleeper dredger built for Boskalis, signals a significant milestone in maritime engineering....

Bahri Chemicals Collaborates with Base Oil Producers to Boost Gulf and India Supply

Bahri Alliance: A Double-Edged Sword for Chemical Transport Emerging Logistics Partnership Bahri Chemicals, in a strategic effort to enhance its logistical prowess, has allied with domestic...

Join the Motor Quiz Contest: Win Glory and a Museum Showcase!

Controversy Looms Over Historic Motor Trophy Contest The upcoming trophy presentation for the Schuttevaer Motorenquiz has sparked debate within the maritime community, bringing attention to...

Chinese-Owned Vessels Face New US Port Fees Amid Implementation Confusion

New Fees Stir Turbulence The implementation of additional fees for Chinese-owned and operated vessels, set to take effect on October 14, raises critical questions about...