Nitrogen reduction for seagoing vessels also important
Unfortunately, we do not yet see emission-free seagoing vessels, except for a number of experiments on short routes. This requires more innovation and development. Ships therefore still emit various substances for the time being...
World Port Days Rotterdam, 45th edition
This coming weekend on September 2, 3 and 4 is the World Port Days in Rotterdam, the largest annual maritime event in the Netherlands. This year marks the 45th edition that will be celebrated…
App with CO2 module for inland shipping sector
iBarge announces that it will integrate BigMile for the inland shipping sector. The app will have a special CO2 module to give chartering offices and skippers insight into emission data for their own accounting.…
MSC Virtuosa to Rotterdam this winter
MSC Cruises recently announced a change to its Winter 2022/23 program with the deployment of MSC Virtuosa in Northern Europe. MSC Virtuosa will replace MSC Preziosa for the “Pearls of the North” cruises,…
The quality of fuels for export must be improved
The ILT believes that this does not fit with the duty of care for substances and mixtures. The quality of fuels for export outside Europe must be improved. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT)…
Increasing accessibility of Flemish seaports
Increasing the accessibility of the Flemish seaports and relieving the pressure on the road network is the objective of the Inland Shipping Impulse Programme, a collaboration between the Mobility Department…
Cruise ship Amsterdam port on shore power
The port of Amsterdam is working on the energy transition by making sea cruises more sustainable. In 2025, the sea cruise will have shore power at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). This reduces the…
Municipality of Amsterdam opts for non-toxic foil on ships
In Hardinxveld-Giessendam, a Damen DPV 1304 Patrol Vessel was recently fitted with non-toxic antifouling from Finsulate. Thanks to this innovative foil, De NT11/ Watertrapper, commissioned by the…
Collaboration strengthened between PoR, PoA and ILT
The Rotterdam and Amsterdam port authorities will carry out more inspections for a cleaner sea. They do this in collaboration with the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). Recently the ILT, Port…
Holland Norway Lines records 100.000th passenger
This week, Holland Norway Lines recorded the 100.000th passenger who booked a crossing with the ferry service. From November 2020 it will be possible to purchase a ticket via the cruise line…
MSC Cruises opens sale of MSC World Cruise 2024
MSC Cruises recently opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2024 with an amazing, brand new itinerary from the cruise line aboard MSC Poesia, arriving on January 5…
Start of new hydrogen-powered inland waterway vessel
Recently, Minister Harbers of Infrastructure and Water Management officially started the construction of the ms Antonie, the first inland vessel in the Netherlands that will be powered entirely by green hydrogen. As expected…