The trade fair for safe and healthy working in Evenementenhal Gorinchem will feature at least one exoskeleton distributor this year “Worksafe Gorinchem is the premier networking event for professionals dedicated to creating a progressive and healthy work environment This event focuses on anticipating trends and technologies that set the standard for safer and well-being-driven workplaces Attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions designed to enhance workplace safety and reduce physical strain.” Registration and information: https://exosustain.nl/event/worksafe-beurs-gorinchem/ “ExoSustain will be present at the Demo Square to showcase and demonstrate exoskeletons in action  …experience firsthand how exoskeleton technology can reduce physical strain and enhance workplace safety.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" and curated articles from around the web delivered to your inbox every week About Exoskeleton Report Authors & Contributors Contact Us Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Disclaimer The fire department has gained control of a fire that broke out in a former school building on IJslaan in Gorinchem but efforts to fully extinguish the blaze are expected to continue throughout the morning meaning that the risk of the fire spreading has been eliminated according to a fire department spokesperson residents in the South Holland town are still advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure The cause of the fire remains under investigation but authorities have confirmed that no injuries have been reported it has been definitively established that no asbestos was involved in the fire The spokesperson also mentioned that debris from the fire Residents are advised to dispose of the material with their regular waste The fire significantly damaged parts of the building which are now deemed unstable and hazardous © 2012-2025, NL Times, All rights reserved. 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FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com double-ended ferries in a series built by a partnership of the Holland Shipyards Group and Polish shipyard Alumare Built to a design by local naval architecture firm CoCo Yachts the catamaran ferries Altena VI and Gorinchem XII will be operated by Riveer in serving the Dutch municipalities of Altena and Gorinchem Design work on the ferries was done in compliance to Bureau Veritas class requirements In addition to manufacturing the two ferries the Holland Shipyards Group also provided the necessary loading infrastructure on shore as well as shore charging stations and other adjustments to the mooring facilities and capacity for 100 passengers and 100 bicycles Loading and unloading are done via ramps on the opposite ends of each vessel providing a significant improvement over the earlier gangway-equipped ferries in the Riveer fleet Because the ferries no longer need to change their orientation during berthing and unberthing The electric propulsion system consists of EST-Floattech batteries connected to two 171kW PM motors with Veth VL-160-CR azimuthing L-drives The new ferries were designed to help generate 1,000 to 1,600 tonnes fewer CO2 emissions compared to similar vessels The vessels were also built to be as lightweight as possible to maximise their operating efficiency and to reduce maintenance requirements Even their hulls were deliberately left unpainted so as not to add unnecessary weight The wheelhouse on each ferry also boasts a high degree of automation This allows navigation and the raising and lowering of the two ramps to be performed by only one crewmember if needed Altena VI and Gorinchem XII have already begun operational sailings along inland routes that include their namesake municipalities as well as the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam Click here to read other news stories, features, opinion articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month's Passenger Vessel Week. The 41-year-old cop from Gorinchem arrested for preparing to murder her ex-husband wanted the man killed because he had abused their teenage son multiple times, multiple sources told the Telegraaf and two other suspects are still in custody and will appear in court in mid-September pressed charges against her ex early this year accusing him of abusing their teenage son and youngest daughter The 57-year-old man was arrested in January and released shortly afterward The investigation into his alleged abuse of his son is still ongoing the Rotterdam Public Prosecution Service (OM) told the newspaper was not happy with the turn of events and decided to take matters into her own hands asking for help finding a weapon or a person to kill her ex even showed video footage of the boy being abused to the men they approached Van E.’s minor son felt remorse and went to the police telling them that a hitman would kill his father within days a 19-year-old and a 42-year-old from Gorinchem The OM suspects these women of involvement in the search for a hitman or weapon have been released from custody but are still suspects The other two suspects are a 19-year-old man from Ermelo and a 37-year-old man with no registered place of residence the 19-year-old man agreed to commit the murder in exchange for 5,000 euros and her friends approached the 37-year-old months ago asking for help with finding a weapon or hitman He hadn’t heard from them in months and thought the plan had been called off and the two men are still in custody and are due to appear in court for the first time in mid-September worked as a uniformed police officer in the Barendrecht basic team but has been home on sick leave for a long time The police officer’s ex denies abusing his children “My client claims that the report of abuse of his son she also filed a report of abuse of their youngest daughter,” his lawyer “The judge quickly concluded that there was no evidence of abuse of his youngest daughter The investigation into the abuse of his son is still ongoing and the OM has yet to make a decision on this case My client was released shortly after his arrest because there was no need to detain him any longer The OM would not comment on the Telegraaf’s information “The investigation is still in full swing,” a spokesperson for the Rotterdam OM told the newspaper WorkBoat+ Membership – Free to Join You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time Diversified Communications | 121 Free Street NEWS: Long-Delayed USCG Polar Icebreaker Moves Into Full Production and offshore wind services provider Purus Wind have signed a contract for the construction of eight new vessels Four Damen fast crew supplier (FCS) 2710 hybrid three Damen FCS 3210 hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and one 295.2' construction service operation vessel (CSOV) will be built.  The FCS 3210s and the CSOV will be equipped for ultra-low emission operations and be designed to be upgraded to methanol-fueled engines The order is part of Purus Wind’s strategy to be a leading provider of low-carbon offshore wind support vessels to meet the needs of the clean energy industry as its members set out to decarbonize The hybrid FCS 2710s will join the three other hybrids that Purus Wind’s subsidiary High-Speed Transfers (HST) Marine ordered from Damen in  2022 Those vessels will be updated with the latest design adjustments such as an improved wheelhouse window arrangement and bridge console lay-out The twin axe hull form ensures excellent stability and fuel economy as well as providing extensive deck space and accommodations The larger FCS 3210s are a new design that will use the same twin axe hull form and share many of the same attributes as the FCS 2710s a hybrid battery package for zero-emissions operation is integrated into the design The greater length allows for additional space for crew and passengers making it more comfortable during operations Space is also reserved for possible conversion to methanol fuel.  The latest vessel in the 295.2' Damen CSOV Series will be capable of carrying up to 120 persons in comfort for up to 30 days at a time In addition to the diesel/electric propulsion system and battery array innovative features include a hull design that is almost symmetrical fore and aft below the waterline on which will be mounted Damen’s DPX-Drive This has four identical thruster units — two forward and two aft — for highly precise manoeuvring and station keeping.  Other features include excellent stability due to its design which is further enhanced by a large anti-roll tank A motion-compensated gangway and crane will also ensure smooth transfers of personnel and equipment it has space reserved for additional battery capacity as and when it is required and will also be pre-prepared for both conversion to methanol engines and offshore charging “These vessels will support a pathway for our clients to decarbonize their operations and to maintain our position as a leader with the lowest carbon offshore wind support fleet,” Tom Nevin CEO of HST Marine and business head of Purus Wind “We are also very excited about the potential of what will be our first hybrid vessels with the ability convert to methanol.” The new vessels are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and early 2027 Become a WorkBoat+ Member This week, 10 Damen Stan Tugs arrived in Gorinchem: 4 x STu 1606 The tugs were built at Damen Shipyards Changde one of Damen’s six locations in China Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox In a significant milestone for the company Thordon Bearings has seen its RiverTough tailshaft bearing solution surpass 500 installations in the workboat sector Primarily a retrofit solution but also increasingly.. May 2 (Reuters) – A ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists for Gaza was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran on Wednesday that it will face consequences for supporting the Houthis even as the United States has relaunched talks with Iran over its nuclear program Subscribe to gCaptain Daily and stay informed with the latest global maritime and offshore news Stay informed with the latest maritime and offshore news For general inquiries and to contact us,please email: [email protected] To submit a story idea or contact our editors, please email: [email protected] For advertising opportunities contactEmail: [email protected]Phone: +1.805.704.2536 Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Italian professional coffee machine manufacturer will also open a showroom in Gorinchem to promote its Gaggia Italian coffee machine manufacturer Evoca Group has opened a new commercial sales hub in the Netherlands.  Bergamo-based Evoca Group said the Gorinchem site will serve as the central hub for client engagement across the Benelux region A 750sq ft showroom will open on-site in July 2025 to showcase Evoca Group’s Gaggia Necta and Saeco professional coffee machine brands.  Evoca Group currently operates across more than 140 countries globally via company-owned commercial offices and regional distribution partners The Gorinchem office adds to the group’s 18 commercial branches across Europe, the Middle East The Italian coffee machine manufacturer achieved 6% year-on-year sales growth in 2023 to reach €441m ($476m) Revenue across the first nine months of 2024 reached €426m ($443m).  Evoca Group has been led by CEO Jochen Fabritius since September 2023 after Andrea Zocchi stepped down after 21 years.  Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks Mehadrin Tnuport Export is taking a new course this Israeli fruit and vegetable giant's Dutch sales office is expanding its activities to other sourcing areas from its new location at Koelcentrum Zederik in Gorinchem "We're no longer limiting ourselves by country of origin," she says Christiane Bell joined Mehadrin on January 1 Her fruit and vegetable career spans 30 years at companies including BayWa Christiane has no issue traveling from Germany to the Netherlands several days a week it became clear that you can do some work just as well from home That's something that was considered impossible before I don't mind traveling a lot; I'm used to that I love listening to podcasts and am not really tied to my house." Adjacent to A15Mehadrin's head office is in Israel with European branches in the United Kingdom Mehadrin serves the Central European market The move from Barendrecht to Gorinchem was a good thing "Barendrecht has always been considered the center of the fruit and vegetable trade Our new location is right next to the A15 motorway is a well-known figure in the fresh produce sector." Mehadrin focuses on three product groups: citrus "We're the largest citrus exporter in Israel but we're focusing our growth mainly on avocado We don't want to be limited by countries of origin," Christiane explains Mehadrin avocado farm is its first step in growing activities outside Israel The goal is to expand sourcing internationally "Our strategy isn't to start cultivation ourselves but to invest in already developed farms expect to expand our product range considerably That's also why we've hired a new sourcing manager." Year-round supplyIs that not counter the trend toward more specialization "That depends on the starting point," Christiane answers "That's certainly the case for companies that go from 150 to 50 items We're coming from only three product groups Customers want more products in the range." "It's a missed opportunity if we don't meet that demand we can take care of all our clients' added value activities in-house "There's an ever-increasing demand for dates too," adds account manager Safiya Gambarova She joined Mehadrin in October 2021 after working for the Staay Food Group for ten years "Dates are increasingly considered a healthy snack it's a product with enormous growth potential," she says lower-priced citrus from other origins is available so sales have declined slightly over the years We're still an important marker supplier of some varieties I think it's a shame that we cannot market Jaffa citrus as a club variety That would've provided even more opportunities for the brand in the international market." The corona crisis didn't really negatively affect Mehadrin's sales "Our retail/wholesale ratio is about 60-40%," says Sander That more than made up for what we normally sell to the hospitality industry that will affect the prices we have to charge for our products we work with good customers who understand the challenges the rest of the chain faces." Safiya says the current situation in Ukraine will result in a temporary surplus in the European market "We saw that in 2014 after the Russian embargo I don't think it will adversely affect our fruit sales in the long run." Mehadrin is also experiencing considerable growth in organic product sales and organic products are hitching a ride on that We're very active in the area of sustainability too we're the first Israeli company to use the internationally recognized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to measure its products' carbon footprint," Safiya concludes.  Mehadrin will be at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from April 5-7 in Hall 1.2 – D-03 For more information:Mehadrin45a FranklinwegTel: +31 (0) 180 642 570Email: [email protected]Website: www.mehadrin.nl FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com the christening of a patrol ship for the Dutch National Police took place at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem This vessel is the first in a series of a total of six ships Damen was contracted to build three Stan Patrol 2005 vessels for inland waterway operations in addition to three sea-going Stan Patrol 2506 vessels Over the years Damen has delivered 30 Stan Patrol ships of various sizes to the Dutch police The six new ships will serve as a replacement for part of the current fleet Damen has made numerous improvements to its newest generation of Stan Patrol vessels a stern-located underwater wing that reduces the resistance in the water and thus considerably reduces fuel consumption The latest generation of SPa 2506 vessels features a slipway for launching RHIBs in a safer faster manner than with the traditional davit and crane method The vessels are also equipped with an exhaust gas after-treatment system that meets the latest requirements The vessel is aluminium with a composite superstructure environmentally sustainable high performance All of the vessels in the order will be outfitted with night vision technology to enable patrol operations around the clock During his speech at the vessel’s christening ceremony Damen COO Jan-Wim Dekker hailed the cooperation between the two parties “The Police and Damen have cooperated constructively which has resulted in a ship that meets the predefined demands.” Damen sales manager Benelux Vincent de Maat said “The team may be proud of their achievements The second vessel delivery – a SPa 2005 – is scheduled for end January 2020 Damen Shipyards Group operates 36 shipbuilding and repair yards Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in more than 100 countries and delivers around 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide standardised ship-design concept Damen is able to guarantee consistent quality modular construction and keeping vessels in stock leads to short delivery times high resale values and reliable performance Damen vessels are based on thorough R&D and proven technology For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services training and the transfer of (shipbuilding) know-how Damen also offers a variety of marine components Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of eighteen repair and conversion yards of which twelve are located in North West Europe Facilities at the yards include more than 50 floating (and covered) drydocks Projects range from the smallest simple repairs through Class’ maintenance to complex refits and the complete conversion of large offshore structures DSC completes around 1,300 repair and maintenance jobs annually both at yards as well as in ports and during voyage This Press Release was requested for publishing by an external entity not associated with Quwa. 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If your company would like to request Quwa to publish a press release, please contact us (link) Icy roads are causing hazardous driving conditions in almost all of the Netherlands on Monday morning The meteorological institute KNMI issued a code yellow warning for the entire country except the Wadden Islands there are local slippery conditions across the country due to the freezing of wet road sections The slipperiness is sometimes difficult to see and causes hindrance and danger to road traffic,” the KNMI said Road users are urged to adjust their speed and maintain a safe following distance The Twente region is also experiencing foggy conditions The KNMI issued a poor visibility warning for Overijssel for that reason The fog should dissipate by around 10:00 a.m The Rijkswaterstaat also urged road users to drive extra carefully on Monday morning the department already reported two accidents causing major delays Two lanes were closed on the A15 between Hardinxveld-Giessendam and Gorinchem And an accident on the A12 near Zevenaar had cars stuck for over 30 minutes It is unclear whether the weather played a role in these crashes The ANWB expected an average morning rush hour the travelers’ organization reported 116 traffic jams covering 647 kilometers of Dutch roads Train commuters heading toward Belgium should take note of a public transport strike in the country on Monday The regional trains to and from Antwerp via Roosendaal aren’t running today The strike is also impacting some destinations for the EuroCity Direct and EuroCity trains The Netherlands is in for a partly sunny day with a solid chance of sunshine in the morning and afternoon Maximums will range between freezing in the southeast and 5 degrees Celsius in the northwest The wind will be weak but could reach moderate strength on the coast Press Release – On the 14 August, the naming ceremony was held at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem for the Peter Wessels The new Damen ASD Tug 2810 handed over to Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer GmbH & Co KG (Louis Meyer) which is based in Hamburg Even by Damen standards this was exceptionally fast The contract for the new vessel was signed exactly four months earlier This was made possible by Damen’s long-standing and highly regarded policy of both offering a wide range of standard designs that can then be customised to meet the exact needs of each customer and of building for stock to guarantee fast deliveries This particular vessel had been built for stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard and then transported to Europe to meet just such a need as this The 28-metre ASD Tug 2810 is one of Damen’s most popular vessels and are built to a rugged design well known for its reliability and durability They can be found working in ports and harbours around the world The Peter Wessels features a number of options most notably an aft winch which equips it for coastal towage of barges It also has been fitted with a sewage treatment plant established in 1907 and now under the management of the fifth generation of the founding family will be chartering the ASD Tug 2810 to Emder Schlepp-Betrieb GmbH (ESB) which operates from the busy Port of Emden The arrival of the Peter Wessel will take its fleet up to five vessels and will be its first by Damen .  For Louis Meyer this is their second Damen tug having taken delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 2411 This was an even faster delivery with the contract being signed almost exactly a year prior to that for the Peter Wessels Damen sales manager Joschka Böddeling commented “We are very pleased to have been working with Louis Meyer again The fact that they have added two Damen vessels ships to their fleet in such a short space of time is very gratifying We look forward to working with them again in the future The Peter Wessels has very much been a ship of the Coronvirus era with the contract signed remotely and the naming ceremony taking place under strict safety conditions But it is proof that life did go on despite everything and our thanks go out to all involved.”  “For us it was nice to work with another family business on the Peter Wessels” “So it was a simple decision to return to Damen where they take our ideas into account  and deliver high quality We are confident that the Peter Wessels will be a great asset to ESB and their operations in Emden.” The Peter Wessels has now been handed over to her Owners and commenced work in Emden VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women working in offshore wind energy using guidance on diversity and inclusivity.. Agreement sees Sallaum Lines become an early adopter to transition to Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed bonded connectivity service from traditional VSAT solutions For general inquiries and to contact us,please email: [email protected] To submit a story idea or contact our editors, please email: [email protected] For advertising opportunities contactEmail: [email protected]Phone: +1.805.704.2536 recently demonstrated its next generation composite Water Bus Built from FRP (fibre reinforced polymer) the new class is designed to give operators reduced fuel consumption Passengers will enjoy journeys at speeds of up to 21 knots that are safe The Water Bus design is available in versions from 16-24 metres (50'6"-79') capable of carrying from 20 to 120 passengers intensive commuting operations on busy waterways Its high manoeuvrability via a simple joystick control is designed to bring added safety on congested waterways and the twin hulls produce extremely low volumes of wash boosting fuel efficiency and minimising its impact on other vessels Passengers benefit from a spacious boarding platform and can enjoy unimpeded The vessel can be easily adapted to specific customer requirements and a wide range of configurations are available from commuting and shuttle to sightseeing and dinner cruising The high-quality vacuum infusion build process is both fast to execute and exceptionally strong double-screw podded propulsion units with underwater exhausts to further cut down on noise and vibration guests were invited to experience the Water Bus and its features firsthand with a short trip on the Boven-Merwede waterway Riders pointed out that the high maneuverability the high standard of the interior and how quiet it was when underway which allows the midsection to be of varying lengths The Water Bus series will be built at Damen’s specialist composite facility at Damen Shipyards Antalya with fast delivery times possible due to the construction methods and materials “The seasonal impact on demand for passenger transport by water is well known and with the summer ahead of us our first Water Bus 2407 is already getting plenty of interest,” Jelle Meindertsma “Meanwhile a second unit is under construction in Antalya.” Discrimination is still widespread in the Dutch housing market, particularly affecting people with non-Western backgrounds and single people, EenVandaag found in a survey of over 18,000 people in its opinion panel. The vast majority of victims (70 percent) don’t report it. Almost half of participants with a non-Western background and a quarter of single people reported experiencing discrimination while house hunting in the past decade, a stark contrast with the 12 percent average of all participants. Ethnically diverse and single people had to make many more requests before being invited for a viewing, faced prejudices from estate agents and landlords during viewings, or were ignored altogether. People with a non-Western background and often a non-Dutch-sounding surname are more often not invited to a viewing. A quarter of home seekers with a non-Western background had to make 15 or more requests before getting an invite to view a house they were interested in. For the average home seeker, that percentage is much lower at 15 percent. “When I sent an email for a viewing, I was consistently not invited,” a Dutch-Moroccan woman wrote. “Once, I emailed on behalf of my Dutch partner: we could come over. Since then, I have added his name to my surname, although I never officially took his surname after we got married.” At viewings, ethnically diverse people regularly encounter prejudiced questions or comments from estate agents. “We were repeatedly asked whether we could afford the home. Or we were not given forms to make an offer. When we asked, we were told that the home had already been sold,” a Dutch-Turk respondent said. “A private landlord did not want to grant us the home. He simply admitted he does not want to rent to people who look Muslim,” a Dutch-Moroccan respondent said. Single people also face discrimination more often than average. A quarter of singles surveyed reported discrimination, compared to almost no respondents with a partner or a child. Many reported that estate agents consider them a greater financial risk than couples. “Estate agents reject me by explaining that they are ‘giving the house to a couple in the tight housing market.’ That is nonsense. They just want the financial security of two salaries.” Only about a quarter of people who experienced discrimination in the housing market did something about it. They mainly discussed it with family or friends and, to a lesser extent, reported it to the estate agent or municipality. Some shared their experience on social media. 7 out of 10 decided against reporting it, often because they didn’t know where to go or didn’t think it would result in anything. The Netherlands only barely escaped a disaster comparable to the collapse of the Morandi bridge in Italy last summer, professor of safety and disaster management Ben Ale and professor of structural engineering Rob Nijsse of TU Delft said to EenVandaag after studying an investigation report about the course of events around the closing of the Merwede bridge near Gorinchem in 2016. The investigation was done by consultancy firm Berenschot. The bridge on the A27 near Gorinchem was suddenly closed to heavy freight traffic in October 2016 due to hairline cracks in the steel beams. A few days later the bridge was closed to all traffic weighing more than 3.5 tons. At that point the bridge only had a "life expectancy" of six days, the professors said to EenVandaag. The bridge was reopened to all traffic two months later. Ben Ale calls it "a miracle" that the bridge still stands. The professor told EenVandaag that the report makes clear that the bridge was about to collapse and raises questions about the quality of the supervision on bridges in the Netherlands. "Sometimes a fatal accident may be necessary to get the message back in the limelight", he said. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrates its 96th anniversary today. And, true to tradition, KLM introduced its latest Delftware miniature. This year, the choice for KLM’s 96th house went to the Hamel House in Gorinchem. The 96th house was festively unveiled in Gorinchem today. The first new 96th house added to KLM’s collection was presented by KLM President & CEO Pieter Elbers to Mr Piet IJssels, Chairman of the Hamel Foundation and the South Korean Ambassador Mr Jong-hyun Choe. KLM has been flying to South Korea since 1984 and currently operates daily service between Amsterdam and Seoul. Hendrick Hamel (Gorinchem, 1630 - 1692) was a Dutch seafarer. In 1653 his ship, the ‘Sperwer’, became wrecked off the coast of the Korean island of Jeju. The survivors were not allowed to leave the country because the Korean king was afraid that information about Korea would get out to the rest of the world. Only after thirteen years, did Hendrick Hamel succeed in escaping, along with seven others. Hamel kept a detailed journal of his time in Korea, which served as the only source of information about Korea at that time in Europe. Because of his stories the country became known in Europe; Koreans are still proud of this today. Hamel became well known in Korea and this earned him great respect. KLM has presented its Delftware miniatures on board since the 1950s. The houses are replicas of exceptional buildings in the Netherlands. The number of houses in the collection has corresponded with KLM’s age since 1994. A new house has been added to the collection on 7 October each year thereafter. The houses are presented to passengers travelling in World Business Class on intercontinental flights. Dutch shipbuilding group says the decision will have a ‘firm impact’ on its finances Damen Shipyards will not deliver new vessels to Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The Dutch shipbuilding group told the NL Times that it will also not accept new contracts involving Russian interests. The decision will have a “firm impact” on its finances, a spokesperson said. The group is not revealing the number of ships involved, but described it as a “significant amount”. Damen said it is in close contact with relevant authorities about the situation in Russia. UK shipbroker Clarksons lists 41 tugs, platform supply vessels, crew boats and ferries being built at Damen Gorinchem in the Netherlands. Many of the clients are not known, but five tugs are due for delivery to Russian state atomic agency Rosatom in October this year. Dutch media said a number of workboats and trawlers are also under contract from Russian companies. “It is a significant part of our turnover that we derive from that region. So it was not a light decision,” a spokesperson was cited as saying. Damen is also working to take care of staff at a Ukrainian design base in Mykolaev, a city which is under siege. “We have a team that is in constant contact with our employees there. We are looking at how we can help them,” the spokesperson said. “Our thoughts are with them.” The group also has a Russian engineering office in St Petersburg that opened in 2019. This is described as employing 33 trained and experienced shipbuilders from top Russian universities. “The company combines the deep knowledge of Russian engineering together with Dutch know-how,” the company’s website says. Damen has been contacted for further comment. Over recent years, the group has built 36 ships in Russia, including dredgers. 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This approach also increases the engineering contractor's exposure to risk And the deadline for delivery on this project is just 13 months K5PK will support three compression trains comprising 7.6 MW and 8.0 MW Alstom diesel turbines driving Demag Delaval compressors Prosernat is supplying the glycol regeneration system will be installed in the compressor's exhaust cooler banks to generate heat for the glycol generation system Mercon will undertake run tests on site in Gorinchem using natural gas "We also did this - successfully - for the F15 compression module That was good preparation for this project which comprises much bigger compression facilities hookup and commissioning offshore was reduced from the normal three to four weeks to seven days." K5PK's piled jacket will be a support structure only Assembly is expected to be completed simultaneously with the topsides Once the platform is installed (the installation contractor has not yet been decided) Mercon will also be responsible for connection of the bridges to the K5P and K5A platform and hookup of the K5PK platform These bridges are respectively 20 meters and 40 meters long Wood/Stork are responsible for the entire design so Mercon is in this case working totally to order All three are being built simultaneously at Gorinchem - first steel was cut in May and the completed modules are due to be loaded out fully commissioned next March Heerema's Thialf crane barge will perform the installations Mercon also built much larger packages such as the 6,000-ton drilling module for Oseberg Only Norwegian contractors can count on this size workload these days from the North Sea Mercon is therefore looking for work further afield for instance through the main contractors with a presence in West Africa and the Caspian The K1A Field was discovered by Elf in 1997 Analysts Wood Mackenzie estimate recoverable reserves at 352 bcf Elf envisaged a stand-alone platform with full processing facilities linked to a wellhead platform on the field's southern section it opted instead for a satellite development to the Markham complex pipeline to the J6A platform for processing with onward export through the WGT trunkline K1A's topsides include three-stage separation facilities and accommodate nine well slots with load-out completed only 11 months after the EPC contract was awarded TFE issued an EPIC contract for the jacket to allow Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) to perform installation with its crane barge Stanislav Yudin Schiedam-based fabricator HBG Steel Structures and designer IV Oil & Gas teamed up to find the most economic solution and the barge's crane hook capacities led to design of a four-leg 1,000-ton jacket with 70-meter-long grouted skirt piles four support piles were driven to create stability on the soft soil during piling of the main piles and also to reduce the jacket's weight (no large mud mats) the buoyancy of the jacket was made adapted to allow the jacket to turn in water with the vessel's main and auxiliary hooks Packaging components producer Item Products will be showcasing its range of products at Empack Gorinchem which has recently established a new distributor agreement for the Benelux region with Belgium company Being the first time that Item Products has exhibited outside the UK since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic the company will be using the show to update visitors on the latest products on the market a re-usable fixing for corrugated packaging Available in two sizes for both double and tri wall board grades low cost fixing to bind and release multiple layers of board Used for re-usable transit packaging and returnable goods Corra-Screw can be secured by hand or with a screwdriver and eliminates the need for tape or staples recyclable and made from 100% recycled material Item Products will be displaying their wide products portfolio which are designed to clip together multiple sections of corrugated board in a heavy duty transit pack a re-usable carton closure device distributed by Item Products in the UK and Europe It enables corrugated packaging to be re-used via a simple closure system said: “It’s great to be able to showcase our latest products and re-connect with visitors once again We have a well-established reputation in the marketplace for developing innovative environmentally efficient solutions and I’m sure that we can look forward to a busy and productive show over the period.” Key account promotion at Item Products Item Products announces new ownership and strategic direction Packaging Innovations & Empack 2024 | Item Products to showcase Corru-loc London Packaging Week 2023 | Item Products to showcase latest products With over 25 years’ experience in flexible packaging The UK Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy sets out how the country will preserve material .. Is the government right to delay EPR to 2024 View results of this poll Rotterdam police have fired a female employee from Gorinchem on suspicion of plotting to murder her 57-year-old ex-partner There have already been several preliminary hearings in this case The Public Prosecution Service (OM) feels that the motive is a “custody battle.” It was reported in De Telegraaf in August that the reason for the plans was because the man had abused her underage son on several occasions allegedly also involved other people in her plans The intention was for a 19-year-old acquaintance of the woman to fatally shoot the husband denies the accusations and claims that she is being framed by other suspects The substantive hearing of the criminal case is scheduled for mid-September this year is allowed to await the case in freedom under strict conditions South Holland city voted the Netherlands' most beautiful fortified townBookmarkBookmarkBy Victoria SévenoAug 21, 2021After months of nominations and voting, the city of Gorinchem in South Holland has been named the most beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands After discovering the most beautiful town in the Netherlands last year the Royal Dutch Touring Club’s (ANWB) launched a campaign to discover the Netherlands’ most beautiful fortified town asking all its members to vote for one of 40 nominated cities or to nominate their own Ultimately, the city of Gorinchem - also known as Gorkum - situated between Rotterdam and Den Bosch was voted as the most beautiful fortified town The ANWB jury celebrated the top-notch preservation of the city’s historical sites hailing it as a historic city with a modern vibe and congratulating the authenticity and liveliness of the city and its people “Gorinchem is beautifully situated on the spot where the river Linge flows into the Merwede,” the jury says “The ramparts have been beautifully preserved: a green ribbon around the city with knots of chestnuts and plane trees to stroll under and with a view of the surrounding countryside The city is thought to have been founded circa the year 1000 and it was established as a fortified town in the 13th and 14th centuries It is home to the largest fort that remains fully intact allowing residents and tourists alike to enjoy gorgeous views as they walk the entire perimeter of the town Gorinchem isn’t the only beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands and Sittard (Limburg) were all recognised by the ANWB jury The Netherlands’ fortified towns make great day trips for anyone looking to explore the country more, giving locals, expats and tourists the opportunity to learn more about the history of the Netherlands and enjoy classic examples of Dutch architecture The ANWB has published a book highlighting the top 50 fortified towns in the Netherlands De allermooiste vestingsteden van Nederland Thumb: Steve Photography via Shutterstock The Public Prosecution Service (OM) will prosecute the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyard as well as the current and two former chairmen of the board for bribery, money laundering, and violating sanctions against Russia, among other things, sources told the Volkskrant The directors charged are the current chairman of the board who chaired the board between 2006 and 2019 The decision to prosecute follows seven years of investigation and a failed attempt to settle the case outside of court with a fine. The settlement negotiations fell apart last year when the Volkskrant revealed new suspicions of bribery against the Dutch shipbuilder and Nieuwsuur discovered that Damen was evading sanctions imposed against Russia The OM suspects Damen of continuing to supply goods and technology to Russia over the past three years despite the EU sanctions imposed on the country after it invaded Ukraine The OM believes Damen helped strengthen the Russian military with its products The OM also suspects Damen and the three board members of paying too much money to agents abroad responsible for obtaining orders Damen awarded these agents 15 percent of the total price of the order which is a massive amount considering the price of a ship there is a great risk that the agents will use some of the money to bribe officials When Damen was limited to 5 percent success fees the company and directors allegedly concealed additional money in the administration The consequences of the prosecution could be far-reaching companies are not allowed to compete for government orders for four years according to European tendering regulations Damen is the most important shipbuilder for the Dutch Navy Defense has ordered dozens of ships from Damen in recent years to replace the current fleet describing the choice of a Dutch shipbuilder as “in line with the government policy to strengthen the Dutch maritime manufacturing industry” and “Europe’s strategic autonomy.” Defense State Secretary Gijs Tuinman (BBB) said last month that “an ongoing criminal investigation and suspicions of fraud and bribery are not compelling grounds for excluding a company from a tender.” He did not mention the accusations of sanction violations The Seastar is a high speed catamaran (HSC) passenger ferry designed and built by Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Gorinchem 450 (300 on main deck and 150 on upper deck) the ferry was manufactured in the Singapore Shipyard for South Korean ferry operator Seaspovill The ferry was delivered to Seaspovill in January 2011 Damen Shipyard is a globally operated shipbuilder engaged in the development of boats for public transport The company signed an agreement with Seaspovill in November 2010 to design The hull complying with the requirements of Seaspovill was already in stock with Damen at Afai Southern Shipyard Guangzhou It was transferred to Damen Shipyard Singapore shortly after an order was placed by Seaspovill The ferry is currently being operated between Gangneum and Ullungdo a route spanning 96 nautical miles (177km) The Seastar was designed to meet the international code of safety for High Speed Craft Its hull was constructed with aluminium alloys The aluminium superstructure comprises anti-vibration damping mounts The overall length and beam of the vessel are 42.2m and 11.6m respectively The ferry has a fuel capacity of 10,000l and can cruise at a speed of 38kts to 40kts (70km/h to 74km/h) It can store 1,500l of fresh water and 300l of bilge The sewage and lubricant oil capacities of the ferry are 1,500l and 200l respectively The maximum deadweight of the ferry is 26,000kg The Seastar can be categorised into two decks – the main deck and the upper deck It can carry 300 passengers on the main deck and 150 on the upper deck Both decks are fitted with ventilation systems to maintain constant temperature and supply fresh air to the passengers onboard The main deck features 30-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) television screens and DVD players to offer entertainment to passengers It also boasts of a kiosk to render hot and cold beverages It can store approximately 2,250kg of baggage and light cargo in the spacious aft section The toilet area on the main deck comprises six toilets and a wheel chair accessible toilet for disabled passengers The Seastar boasts of a large wheel house that accommodates five crew members It also incorporates a broad engine room and an efficient pump set room The Seastar is equipped with a navigation and communications suite comprising night navigator 8540 Furuno FEA-2107BB Ecdis Chart Flotter and Netwave NW-4400 voyage data recorder (VDR) The Seastar is powered by four MTU 16V2000 M72 diesel engines rated at 1,440kW of output power each The 3.1m long and 1.2m wide engine is designed and manufactured by MTU in Germany Each engine is connected to a Reintjes WLS 730 reduction gearbox through coupling It drives four Kamewa A56 II waterjets fitted on the transcom through a WLS 730 reduction gearbox Each gearbox is connected to the waterjet through a carbon fibre shaft reversing and thrust vectoring of the waterjet nozzles will be carried out by a Lipstronic Jet Control Propulsion System The propulsion system features an injection system Two Caterpillar C4.4 generators are installed in the hull section to generate 172kW of electricity The electricity produced is transferred to the main switchboards for supplying and distributing through 400V/230V three phase AC power network Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Amersfoort and Gorinchem region are switching to digital radioZiggo customers in Arnhem Amersfoort and Gorinchem region are switching to digital radioAfter television Ziggo is now switching analogue radio to digital as well Amersfoort and Gorinchem region will make the switch from analogue to digital radio via cable on Tuesday 31 August about 95% of the Dutch population use a method other than analogue cable signal to listen to the radio all of the Netherlands will have switched to digital radio Customers finding the switch from analogue to digital problematic will receive assistance from Ziggo Customers can switch to digital radio in two ways: via their TV or media box with no changes required to listen via the media box or TV provided these have been made after 2010 If customers prefer to listen via a Digital radio receiver they can buy such a device from Ziggo or an electronics store customers who wish to listen over the airwaves will need an FM antenna so if you who have a radio that doesn't have an FM antenna you can order one free from the Ziggo website or pick one up from Vodafone or Ziggo stores Switching radio to digitalIn each region, we are informing customers well in advance of the local switching date.  Ziggo customers can check for themselves whether they are already listening to digital radio. All the information that customers need to make the switch can be found at ziggo.nl/luisterdigitaal Ziggo will be going region by region throughout the country By switching from analogue to digital radio Ziggo is freeing up space on the network that can be used in the future for high Internet speeds Help with the switchCustomers will receive a letter or email with more information Ziggo is deploying extra staff at its call centres and service points For more information and explanation about this project, please see our website: ‘Listen to digital radio for the best signal’ Also read the background story about the ultimate goal of the 'switch' to digital. Authorities raid Dutch shipyard group’s offices in Gorinchem. Dutch investigators have carried out a raid on Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards in an overseas bribery case. Personnel from the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service seized documents from the head office in Gorinchem last week, agency spokeswoman Valentine Hoen told Reuters. Damen spokesman Arold de Vries confirmed the police search, but did not give further details. Last March, the World Bank barred Damen Shipyards Gorinchem from participating in its tenders for 18 months over fraud. Couples who want to get married at city hall have to pay more than last year in most municipalities An extensive ceremony costs an average of 477 euros on the popular Friday The price varies enormously per municipality according to the trade site ThePerfectWedding.nl which collected the rates from all municipalities 319 of the 342 municipalities increased there wedding fees lovebirds in this Noord-Brabant municipality pay 915 euros for a ceremony on Friday That is double the 2023 amount when the costs were still 465 euros The municipality said it implemented the increase to bring the fees in line with those of neighboring municipalities It also brought the Friday afternoon fees in line with the fees for Saturday and Sunday Fiances in Zeist also have to pay significantly more than last year The Utrecht municipality increased the rate by 245 euros to 924 euros Other municipalities that significantly increased their fees include Gorinchem Beek was previously the cheapest municipality to get married in on a Friday Leeuwarden is the most expensive municipality to get married in on a Friday Voerendaal in Zuid-Limburg is the cheapest at 200 euros “The differences per municipality are extreme,” said Sarah Glasbergen of ThePerfectWedding.nl “We have been doing this research for years and it would be good if something was finally done about it the differences were already large and parliamentary questions were even asked about it Many municipalities charge different rates for Monday to Friday and for the weekend Some municipalities also have a special rate for Fridays This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The contract signed with the contractor company called «BV Scheepswerf Damen Gorinchem » trademarked as « Damen Shipyards Gorinchem » “This is a project of particular importance because of its contribution to the strengthening of the Coast Guard fleet and generally the safeguard of our national interests,” said the Greek Minister Mr Miltiadis Varvitsiotis: «The contemporary and multidimensional role that the Coast Guard plays in order to address the phenomenon of illegal migration by sea and to effectively guard the maritime border threats of any kind call for upgrading of technical means and that is exactly what we do The new boats design makes it suitable for operational surveillance patrols and general missions under the overall work of the Coast Guard in the modern environment “noted in an announcement of the Coast Guard Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr