News & Press Archive

19-06-2019 LeeuwardenMember news

Robots van NHL Stenden Hogeschool gaan de strijd met elkaar aan

Studenten nemen het tegen elkaar op met hun slimste innovaties Hoe maak je een robot zó geavanceerd dat hij eieren kan herkennen, rapen en afleveren zonder een kip omver te rijden? En wat gebeurt er…

17-06-2019 Young IRO

Very successful Young IRO Machine Learning Event

On the 13th of June 40 Young IRO members got together to combine their knowledge and brainstorm how we can solve critical industry challenges using machine learning. Their concepts and pitches were very impressive! The…

14-06-2019 Member news

Boskalis appointed as salvor for both damaged tankers in the Gulf of Oman

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been appointed as the salvor for both tankers that were hit yesterday morning in the Gulf of Oman in a suspected…

13-06-2019 TokyoMember news

DOB-Academy signed two contracts in Tokyo, Japan

On Monday, 10 June, DOB-Academy signed a contract with NAMICPA (Nagasaki Marine Industry Cluster Promotion Association). Together with consortium partner TU Delft, we also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nippon Foundation. Both…

13-06-2019

Europort 2019 update newsletter

From 5 – 8 November 2019 Europort, organised in the world port city of Rotterdam, will be the leading exhibition for special purpose vessels. Europort is thé business hub for the maritime sector, as the event focuses on specialised ships…

12-06-2019

Verduurzaming zeevaart komt in stroomversnelling

NMT en KVNR zetten handtekening onder ambitieuze Green Deal maritieme sector De vertegenwoordigers van brancheorganisaties Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders (KVNR) en koepelorganisatie Nederland Martiem Land (NML) hebben dinsdag 11 juni…

11-06-2019 Member news

High Speed Transfers places order for fourth Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710

HST’s second FCS 2710 has just been delivered High Speed Transfers (HST), the recent new entry into the crew transfer sector, has placed its fourth order for a Damen next-generation Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710,…

11-06-2019 Member news

Another acquisition for HYDAC B.V. in Helmond

Large expansion for market leader in hydraulic components and systems through the addition of electric drive & control technology from Elma B.V. Following previous acquisitions by HYDAC of HYCOM B.V. and Hydrodynamics B.V. in 2013,…

06-06-2019

Keep educating yourself and become an offshore energy expert

Blijf je (energie)kennis verbreden! Bekijk onderstaand filmpje en je weet waarom windturbines wit zijn: Schrijf je in voor een cursus en kom véél meer te weten! vrijdag 14 juni: introductie cursus Offshore safety Locatie:…

06-06-2019 Member news

Damen to showcase capabilities for US offshore wind sector

Damen attending US Offshore Wind Confex 2019 highlighting Jones Act compliant, proven vessel solutions Damen Shipyards Group will be present at the fourth annual US Offshore Wind 2019 Conference and Exhibition on 10-11 June 2019…

06-06-2019 Member news

Navingo Career Event great success

On the 23rd of May, the thirteenth edition of the Navingo Career Event took place at RDM Rotterdam – Onderzeebootloods. During the event, career and personal development in the maritime, offshore and energy sector took…

05-06-2019 Member news

Heavy lift jack-up Apollo completes refit at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque

DEME Offshore’s newest heavy-lift jack-up Apollo has recently completed a one-month conversion project at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu). This complex contract involved the installation of a moon pool on the main deck. The technical demands…

04-06-2019

Embracing the energy transition – From our Backyard to the North Sea?

The next Oil & Gas Reinvented Community event is here! Your exclusive invitation to the next Oil & Gas Reinvented Community event. After the success of our last event, we now bring you:…

04-06-2019 Member news

Ampelmann enters Norway with first Walk to Work contract

Dutch offshore service provider Ampelmann has secured a contract with DeepOcean to support the hook-up and commissioning of the Valhall Flank West (VFW) project, operated by Aker BP. An E-type system will support the Normand…

03-06-2019 Member news

DGI Doedijns will relocate to Zoetermeer

DGI Doedijns, located in Waddinxveen, is moving to a new location in Zoetermeer. Together with sister company DGI Sypack, which already is located in Zoetermeer, it will enter a new premises in the Dutch Innovation…

29-05-2019 IRO news

IRO office closed on 30 May & 31 May

Due to Ascension Day the IRO office will be closed on Thursday 30 May and Friday 31 May. We’re back in the office on Monday 3 June. Have a sunny weekend!…

28-05-2019

Aanbieding toegang Winddays voor IRO leden

Op 12 en 13 juni 2019 organiseren NWEA en TKI Wind op Zee wederom de WindDays. Dit jaarlijks terugkerende evenement, dat bestaat uit een conferentie en een beurs in het WTC Rotterdam, verbindt belanghebbenden…

28-05-2019

Call for proposals Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge

Vanuit InnovatieLink & Offshore Wind Innovators Community organiseren we de 2de editie van de internationale Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge. Hiervoor zijn wij op zoek naar aanmeldingen. Het doel van de Innovatie…

27-05-2019 IRO news

Maritieme sector pleit voor realistische transitie van fossiel naar duurzaam

Minister Kaag van Buitenlandse Handel en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking is van plan om per 2020 de financiering en overheidsinstrumenten ter ondersteuning van fossiele brandstofprojecten uit te faseren. Dit is volgens de maritieme sector niet realistisch. Lees…

27-05-2019 Member news

Subsea 7 and Royal IHC launch reel-lay vessel SEVEN VEGA

On Saturday 25 May 2019, Subsea 7 and Royal IHC successfully launched the fully integrated reel-lay vessel SEVEN VEGA. The ceremony took place at IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands, and…

27-05-2019 IRO news

Christening Acta Centaurus in Den Helder

Wednesday May 22nd, the third Walk to Work Construction Support Vessel of Acta Marine was named Acta Centaurus. Sander Vergroesen, IRO director, was present at the festive ceremony which took place in Den Helder. …

27-05-2019 Member news

Damen and Hanson sign contract on new dredger vessel

On 10 May 2019, Damen Shipyards Group and Hanson Aggregates Marine signed a contract for construction of a Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD) 3500 vessel. The ship will be used to extract aggregates offshore up to…

27-05-2019 Member news

Royal IHC launches mining cutter dredger JULIA for Kenmare Resources

On Monday 20 May, Royal IHC launched a mining cutter suction dredger (CSD) for Kenmare Resources plc. During the naming ceremony, held today at its shipyard in Kinderdijk, the vessel was named JULIA. The…

24-05-2019

Navingo Career Event offered a sea of innovation and experiences

What is it like to work in an innovative sector? That’s something you have to experience yourself. And that is exactly what happened on Thursday the 23rd of May during the thirteenth edition of the…

24-05-2019 Member news

Bokalift 1 makes grand entrance

Boskalis’ crane vessel Bokalift 1 is currently demonstrating its unique capabilities by transporting and installing five giant jacket foundations in one go. With its 3,000-ton revolving crane, a 7,000 m2 unobstructed deck, DP2 and anti-heeling…

23-05-2019 Member news

OCTOMAR Serviços Marítimos takes delivery of Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2206

Independent Angolan diving services company OCTOMAR Serviços Marítimos Limitada has taken delivery of its first vessel from the Damen Shipyards Group; a Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2206. The vessel was selected for its ability to…

22-05-2019 Member news

Royal IHC signs contract with Port Authority of Douala

Royal IHC has signed a contract with Cameroon’s Port Authority of Douala (PAD) for the delivery of an IHC Beaver® 50 cutter suction dredger and Delta Multi Craft 1450 work boat. An important aspect of…

22-05-2019 Member news

Kenz Figee increases footprint in the Middle East

Kenz Figee has opened new branch office in Abu Dhabi UAE Kenz Figee, world’s leading supplier in the design, production and maintenance of innovative lifting- and hoisting solutions for the offshore- and harbor industries, recently…

22-05-2019 Member news

WCM summer school 2019

Deze zomer organiseert World Class Maintenance de achtste WCM Summer School op het gebied van Maintenance Management & Engineering volgens de nieuwste inzichten in maintenance. Voor Young professionals WCM zoekt Young professionals met een…

21-05-2019

Kansen verkennen in Latijns Amerika? Laat IRP Rotterdam u helpen!

Het International Research Project Rotterdam is een non-profit internationaal consultancy project verbonden aan de Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. Voor dit project verrichten 20 masterstudenten in Latijns Amerika bedrijfsspecifiek onderzoek voor organisaties met een uitdaging of vraagstuk in deze buitenlandse…