In this episode: Images of our main engine during the Factory Acceptance Test at Wärtsilä's Smart Technology Hub in Finland. The deck hatches arrive in Farmsum by pontoon. Towage captain Jan Gerbers explains what this involves. And Nedlift crane operator Guido Egbertsen talks about the importance of teamwork when installing the deckhouse.
Recently, the mv Vechtborg has been taken into service again after her fifth special survey. During a period of maintenance, the 9.000 dwt V-type multipurpose vessel received a variety of maintenance works and updates on the hull, cargo holds, hatch covers, gantry crane, machinery and systems. These investments guarantee at least five more years of reliable shipping services for our customers.
In this episode, supervisor Dolf tells everything about the commissioning, Eekels project manager Bob highlights the bridge desk progress and Koert tells about his role as IT engineer.
Wagenborg has purchased an ASD 3280 Tug, which will be available shortly. With this new tug, Wagenborg further strengthens its position in the towage market in Northwest Europe.
Royal Wagenborg presented her 2022 annual sustainability report. Wagenborg’s sustainability results are in line with her sustainability strategy and show progress on various environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Recently, the construction of the fourth EasyMax started with a steel cutting ceremony. This new multipurpose vessel was ordered recently at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander and is expected to be delivered and put into operation in 2024.
In this episode, Newbuilding Superintendent Udo Borger tells everything about the transport of the foreship. Self Propelled Modular Transporter-operator Victor Wierda explains how this works in practice. Bert Kuiken, Director Lending at ABN-AMRO gives an insight in how financing enables sustainability in the shipping industry with initiatives such as the EasyMax.
From June 6th until June 8th 2023 Breakbulk Europe 2023 will take place at Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Breakbulk Europe 2023 is the largest exhibition & educational forum in Europe addressing the needs of traditional breakbulk and project cargo logistics professionals.
One of our F-class vessels recently completed Wagenborg’s first Transatlantic voyage sailing on co-processed marine fuel. This shipment – requested by one of our customers – illustrated the ease to switch to this type of a drop-in bio fuel, resulting in a 68% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on this specific voyage.