The steel cutting ceremony of the AFRICA MERCY II newbuilding project was celebrated on 29 October marking the official start of construction for Mercy Ships’ newest purpose-built hospital ship, designed to expand access to free surgical care and medical training across Africa. The day began with a tree planting ceremony at Tongzhou Forest, symbolizing growth,… Read More
[Kampen, November 21, 2025] – Royal T Shipyards proudly announces the successful christening and launch of MV Vertom Quina, the tenth vessel in the advanced and energy-efficient LABRAX series for Vertom. The launch marks a remarkable milestone, celebrating the completion of the tenth vessel in the series of next-generation diesel-electric vessels, each contributing to cleaner,… Read More
Port Houston Delivers Exceptional October Volumes Total tonnage up 12% this month HOUSTON — Port Houston’s public terminals recorded outstanding volumes in October, reaching 4,603,295 short tons, which is up 12% for the month and 6% year-to-date. Port Houston’s October container volumes were similarly noteworthy, putting Port Houston’s total TEUs for the year up 6%… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping. This will be the latest in a series of six such vessels to operate with a similar Wärtsilä scope of supply. This order was booked by… Read More
Right now in our workshop, we are finalizing two game-changers: the Dragflow DRM and DRSP #Amphibious Dredger. These aren’t just machines; they are engineered for complexity. Their unique land-to-water transition capability and remarkably low draft allow them to operate where traditional fleets get stuck, ensuring uninterrupted performance in any protected or remote location. You know… Read More
