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Delivery of MV Longpride

July 22, 2026

On 16 June 2026, the MV Longpride (flying the Dutch flag) was successfully delivered as the second vessel in the PMAX ECO TRADER series. The vessel is part of a new generation of coastal cargo ships designed with a strong emphasis on fuel efficiency, operational performance and reduced environmental impact.

Launch of Thun Response

July 15, 2026

On 30 May, the product tanker Thun Response (flying the Dutch flag) was successfully launched at the Ferus Smit shipyard in Leer. The vessel will join the fleet of Erik Thun AB / Thun Tankers and is the fifth ship in a series of eight vessels built according to the new R-Class design.

Acta Gemini Delivered for Offshore Wind Operations

June 16, 2026

The Acta Gemini (flying the Dutch flag) has been delivered as the third vessel in a series of four Walk-to-Work (W2W) DP2 Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). Designed specifically for offshore wind construction and maintenance activities, the vessel combines operational capability with a focus on safety, efficiency, and onboard comfort.

Permanent recognition for Dutch contribution to D-Day after 82 years

June 05, 2026

On Sunday 7 June 2026, a commemorative plaque will be unveiled in Arromanches-les-Bains in honour of the Dutch contribution to D-Day. With this plaque, the efforts of the Dutch Merchant Navy, the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Naval Air Service will, for the first time, receive a permanent and visible recognition at one of the most historic locations of the allied invasion of 1944.

Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible receives class and flag state approval

May 26, 2026

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau Veritas and the Kingdom of the Netherlands flag state, respectively. It follows the approval in principle (AiP) that Damen received for its design of methanol-powered compact vessels in 2023.

EasyMax Vessel Ariane Delivered to Wagenborg

May 21, 2026

On 1 May, the 14,000 DWT EasyMax vessel Ariane (flying the Dutch flag), was delivered to Wagenborg. The vessel is the sixth ship in the EasyMax series and forms part of Wagenborg’s ongoing fleet renewal programme.

Amadeus Titanium is now operating with an innovative drive system

May 19, 2026

Amadeus Titanium (flying the Dutch flag), operated by Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH, can complete its transport tasks for its long-standing partner, Covestro, in an even more sustainable manner since the end of March 2026.

Naming ceremony of Wolfgang K. in China

May 14, 2026

Mid April the naming ceremony of the new vessel Wolfgang K. (flying the Dutch flag) took place in China.

Wagenborg adds m.v. OLIVIJN to chartering fleet

May 12, 2026

Mid April m.v. OLIVIJN (flying the Dutch flag) became part of the Wagenborg chartering fleet. The vessel was delivered earlier to De Bock Maritiem and is the third newbuild built by Holland Shipyards for this owner.