the stabbing occurred just after midnight at Bachplein in Schiedam The victim sustained critical injuries in the attack A trauma helicopter was dispatched to the scene The man succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward police arrested two individuals on suspicion of involvement in the stabbing Their specific role in the incident is not yet clear and remains under investigation the motive and exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unknown Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage related to the stabbing to contact the police at 0900-8844 Fresh ideas from museums around the globe in your inbox each week In the heart of the Dutch city of Schiedam, where one in six children grows up in poverty, the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam Their exhibition ‘Out of Poverty’ is not just about viewing art; it is a lifeline woven through the canvas of real-life stories By merging art history with pressing social issues the museum exemplifies how cultural institutions can foster community engagement and address contemporary challenges At a recent MuseumNext conference they emphasised the importance of collaboration in tackling the complex and sensitive subject of poverty the museum aimed to illuminate poverty while ensuring that the voices of those affected were central to the exhibition The journey began with extensive historical research led by van der Vaart and a team of dedicated interns to gather relevant content shaped by the input of local residents the museum commissioned three artists to create new works inspired by the experiences of those living in poverty and an architect were integral to the co-creative process working alongside community members to ensure the exhibition was meaningful and impactful One of the most innovative aspects of the exhibition was a project by Rotterdam-based artist Maarten Bel titled “Wish Works.” This initiative allowed individuals living in poverty to submit a wish for something they needed but could not afford Bel then created watercolour drawings of these wishes The proceeds from each sale were used to purchase the item for the person who made the wish directly linking art with tangible support for the community The museum faced the challenge of engaging residents living in poverty who might not naturally gravitate towards participating in a museum program The museum invited individuals to join the co-creative process through partnerships with five local organisations This effort resulted in a group of 11 women referred to as “experience experts,” who played a pivotal role in shaping the exhibition each session hosted by a different social partner in various parts of the city allowed the participants to share their stories and perspectives on poverty shared her struggle between feeding her children and paying the rent her story became a vital part of the exhibition adding a deeply personal dimension to the art on display Four central themes emerged from the discussions: lack of freedom and relationships with others and children The experience experts were further involved by bringing in personal objects and even participating in guided tours of the exhibition Their engagement was instrumental in creating an exhibition that was not only informative but also deeply personal and empowering The inclusion of art in the exhibition played a crucial role in its success there were reservations about adding another layer to an already complex project the art component attracted a broader audience and garnered significant media attention including a rave review in a national newspaper two and a half weeks after the opening The exhibition achieved its goal of making a meaningful impact on various audiences It provided those unfamiliar with poverty a glimpse into the daily struggles faced by the affected individuals offered hope and visibility to those living in poverty and educated professionals who work with poverty-related issues about the personal dimensions of their work fostering a sense of enlightenment and empathy The exhibition’s success has spurred the museum to implement several ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting the community These include free children’s parties and art classes for those who cannot afford them and a shop selling products that benefit social partners the museum has become a distribution point for menstrual products and donates leftover materials to those in need particularly with figures like Vanessa Umbo have been instrumental in bringing attention to the exhibition at the national level including visits from politicians and government officials This high-level engagement highlights the exhibition’s potential to influence policy and drive social change Stedelijk Museum Schiedam’s exhibition on poverty showcases the power of art and collaboration in addressing social issues By meaningfully involving the community and trusting the co-creative process the museum crafted a compelling exhibition that fostered a sense of empowerment and visibility for those affected by poverty This initiative serves as a model for other institutions seeking to bridge the gap between art and society demonstrating that museums can play a vital role in addressing contemporary social challenges Dorien Theuns and Merel van der Vaart from Stedelijk Museum Schiedam spoke about their Out of Poverty exhibition at the MuseumNext : Museums and Social Impact Summit in May 2024 Jim Richardson is the founder of MuseumNext He has worked with the museum sector on digital and innovation projects for more than twenty years and now spends his time championing best practice through MuseumNext weird and wonderful organisations that make up the UK’s vibrant cultural sector Communications Officer and Sustainability Manager at the Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen recently presented at the Green Museums Summit to share the institution’s bold journey.. they are at the forefront of tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges including climate change and sustainability © MuseumNext 2025 | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Designed by General Public Add the following CSS to the header block of your HTML document.Then add the mark-up below to the body block of the same document. a quiet residential street in what locals describe as “the most respectable part of Schiedam,” and rang a doorbell asking for help Locals have expressed their horror at the incident. “You don’t feel safe because things like this happen,” another teenager told RTL Nieuws Schiedam mayor Harald Bergmann said he was shocked by the killing young people are committing more serious crimes at an increasingly younger age,” he said Experts have also been taken aback by the ages of both the victim and the suspect whom according to the AD were in the same first year class at school police have not commented on a possible motive “Young people are increasingly involved in stabbing incidents, but 13 is very young,” juvenile law professor Mariëlle Bruning told RTL Nieuws also said he was shocked by the age of the children involved but I do know this is not a common occurrence,” he said “Most young people involved in incidents like this are older.” “There is also a difference between young people who carry weapons and those who use them,” he added It remains unclear whether the 13-year-old suspect will face charges he will be tried under juvenile law and could face a maximum of one year in detention He could also be ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment police found a large kitchen knife in nearby woods The suspect was arrested later that evening at the home he shared with his mother elsewhere in the town Friends of the victim told the Telegraaf that he was “an ordinary nice kid” who ended up in the wrong class at secondary school We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey The Dutch town of Schiedam was shocked this week by a fatal stabbing involving a 13-year-old victim and suspect spoke to Dutch ‘RTL Nieuws’ about procedures with underage suspects On Sunday 23 February 2025, a 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Schiedam. He died of his injuries later that day. After the incident, police arrested a suspect of the same age. What happens next to such a young suspect? Usually, a suspect of that age is held in a police cell for a day or night for interrogation, Professor Bruning says the child is taken to a youth custodial institution as soon as possible The next question asked is: can the child be released pending trial as soon as possible releasing them pending trial is the preferable option juvenile probation and sometimes youth services become involved Measures can be taken such as an ankle bracelet or ordering house arrest Professor Bruning stresses that whether underage suspects end up  in criminal circles depends on the suspect's home situation and personal circumstances there is ‘one tiny advantage’ to young children getting involved in crime: ‘They're still somewhat easier to guide at that tender age.’ Effective Protection of Fundamental Rights in a pluralist world A 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death on the Fjorddal in Schiedam on Sunday evening The police arrested another 13-year-old boy for the crime The stabbing happened at around 5:20 p.m., the Rotterdam police said on X. A local told Rijmond that the young victim came out of the forest and rang the doorbell at a home The residents called the emergency services stabilizing the boy at the scene before rushing him to a hospital The police reported later in the evening that he died of his injuries the police arrested another 13-year-old boy from Schiedam in a home around 50 meters from the Fjorddal cops put the boy’s hands in plastic bags when they arrested him The police also searched the forest with dogs finding a large kitchen knife in the forest in Schiedam-Sveapark It is not yet clear how the two boys knew each other The police are investigating what happened Digital - Mayor: “Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam has room for growth presence of talent and good accessibility.” This week’s grand kick-off event marked the start of MICS: the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam Mayor Harald Bergmann of Schiedam opened the event after which a robot performed the official opening act for this area development focusing on companies in the mechatronics sector the mayor emphasized the value of this location: “space for growth presence of talent and excellent accessibility.” With MICS Schiedam gets a boost for innovative and sustainable entrepreneurship Located just north of Schiedam train station the 42-hectare MICS site is part of the SchieDistrict area development The innovation campus that developer SDK Vastgoed (part of VolkerWessels) is realizing here is intended to become the hotspot for the mechatronics sector the part within the manufacturing industry where electrical engineering and measurement and control technology converge The campus concept should help create a strong ecosystem of entrepreneurs The opening took place next to Metrohm Applikon’s new building This originally Swiss manufacturer of high-precision instruments for chemical analysis is a participant of MICS The finest technology is often hidden behind closed doors this contributes to providing an environment where young and old talent can get the most out of themselves by encouraging collaborations SDK Vastgoed is also known as the developer of Brainport Industries Campus in Eindhoven Police made nine arrests on Monday and Tuesday in their investigation into last month’s stabbing of a 15-year-old in Schiedam The nine boys are within the age ranges of 14 to 17 years old A stabbing incident was reported on March 10 by a sports field on the Parkweg in Schiedam at around 8:30 p.m Police found a 15-year-old with several stabbing wounds upon arrival at the scene Witnesses from the local sports club helped the boy before he was taken to hospital "He had run onto the sports complex but had been driven into the bushes There he lay with his face down and his head in the direction of the ditch,” the man said Police have not given a reason for why the arrests happened a month after the crime There is also currently no info on what led to the attack “We need to do everything to prevent this from happening again,” said the mayor He also claimed to want to speak to the Public Prosecution Service to see what improvements can be made Police arrested a 17-year-old from Rotterdam on Saturday evening in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in a metro at Schiedam Centrum station on Friday afternoon, AD reports. Authorities suspect that at least one person was injured though it remains unclear whether the injury was caused by the gunshot The incident took place shortly before 3 p.m Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot from within a metro carriage and immediately called emergency services Responding officers secured the station and initiated an investigation which confirmed that a shot had been fired inside the train neither a suspect nor a victim was found at the scene Police collected surveillance footage and interviewed multiple witnesses leading to the arrest of the 17-year-old suspect the following day Investigators believe at least one individual was injured during the incident but have not yet identified a victim Authorities urge anyone who may have been hurt or has relevant information to come forward Joni was lured to the forest and stabbed by the suspect on Sunday Police are investigating Joni’s regret after the failed robbery attempt as one of the reasons for the fatal stabbing Joni also indicated that he did not want to be around the boys who were telling him to commit crimes has said that his client has a very different version of events Polat said that the claim that Joni was put under pressure does not correspond with what is reported in the files "My client was open during questioning by the police and also explained that he defended himself." The examining magistrate ruled on Wednesday that the 13-year-old will be remanded in pre-trial detention for two more weeks A meeting has been planned for Wednesday evening in which nearby residents can speak with each other or authorities about the events Convicted drug trafficker Marco Ebben from Schiedam was killed in Mexico, Rijnmond reported based on information from various sources The 32-year-old Dutchman was allegedly shot dead in a shootout between rival cartels who is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence for murder Ebben’s lawyer was not available to comment to Rijnmond on Tuesday morning Ebben has been on Europol’s list of wanted criminals for some time. He still had to serve a prison sentence in the Netherlands for his role in the drug trafficking case involving corrupt customs officer Gerrit G. In October 2020 the court sentenced Ebben to 7 years and 4 months in prison for drug trafficking from Brazil to the Netherlands The Schiedam man, son of convicted criminal Henk Ebben, was also linked to the Vlaardingen plumber Ron van Uffelen, who died earlier this year after being the target of countless explosive attacks A silent march in Schiedam on Friday evening honored 13-year-old Joni, who was fatally stabbed last week Hundreds of people gathered at Bachplein at 7 p.m. dressed in white and carrying white balloons and roses Joni was stabbed on February 23 on Fjorddal and later died in the hospital from his injuries. The suspect, also a 13-year-old boy from Schiedam, remains in custody A white car adorned with balloons led the procession. Behind it, Joni’s parents and sister walked, wearing shirts printed with his image. The family’s grief was said to be visible as they moved toward the site of the attack Residents of Fjorddal had illuminated the area with candles where support workers from Slachtofferhulp were present to assist those struggling with emotions To support Joni’s family, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched We want to help cover the costs of the gravestone and other unexpected expenses.” Let’s show them they are not alone,” the campaign message read Residents gathered Wednesday evening for a community meeting in Schiedam following the fatal stabbing of 13-year-old Joni in the Sveaparken neighborhood provided a space for locals to express their grief and speak with counselors A silent march in Joni's memory is planned for Saturday The municipality organized the meeting, bringing together concerned residents who voiced their fears and disbelief. Many questioned how such violence could occur in their neighborhood. "We walk there every day with the dog My daughter goes there alone often," said a worried mother "It's just so shocking because the suspect is the same age as her." but the police reassured me," said an 11-year-old girl who attended Victim support services reported that several residents feel less safe since the incident Mayor Cor Lamers was present to listen to concerns A municipal spokesperson described the gathering as calm but emphasized that the community remains deeply shaken the city and police have pledged increased patrols in the neighborhood with officers and municipal enforcers "It's a question for all of us how we guide our youth toward a better future," said Mayor Harald Bergmann "We need to stay on top of this and make sure everyone here can grow up safely." My client was open during questioning by the police and also explained that he defended himself." Initial reports suggest that Joni may have been targeted because he regretted his involvement in an earlier attempted street robbery Witnesses previously told RTL Nieuws that Joni was killed after expressing remorse over the attempted robbery The silent march in Joni's honor will take place Saturday evening at the parking lot on Bachplein in Schiedam Attendees are encouraged to wear white clothing or accessories and bring a white rose or balloon A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Sunday afternoon in the Sveapark area of Schiedam and a 13-year-old suspect has been arrested who was found with a severe stab wound in his back Local residents have said they were left utterly stunned by the incident The suspect had been linked to a robbery earlier this year According to people familiar with the victim both the suspect and the victim had been questioned by the police in connection with a robbery but the case against the victim was dismissed who lives with his mother in a small courtyard of Swedish-style houses in one of Schiedam’s more affluent areas had reportedly been experiencing behavioral issues for some time Neighbors noted that he had struggled socially particularly after transferring to a school in nearby Vlaardingen Authorities believe the attack occurred between 5 p.m which police suspect to be the murder weapon the victim managed to walk to a nearby home for help before collapsing he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward The suspect was apprehended not long after the incident A witness reported seeing police officers arrest the boy at his home in the Sveapark neighborhood He was said to have reacted nonchalantly to his arrest There have been incidents like doorbell pranks and slashed bicycle tires But there were also many teenagers hanging around his house The police had been to their house before.” The stabbing has left the community in shock, with many expressing disbelief that such violence could happen in their neighborhood “This is the nicest area in Schiedam,” one local resident told NOS “You don’t expect something like this here.” The victim had reportedly been robbed of his bike and phone on multiple occasions in the past There are growing concerns that this incident could escalate tensions in the neighborhood as some residents have noticed people photographing the suspect’s home The victim's family and the suspect’s family are both grappling with the aftermath Schiedam’s Mayor, Harald Bergmann, has expressed his shock over the incident, stating that the authorities are doing everything they can to prevent further violence and bring clarity to the case "We will do everything in our power to ensure this does not lead to further violence," he said "Our thoughts are with the family of the victim and everyone affected by this tragedy." The police are asking for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward particularly those who might have seen or heard anything unusual in the area They are also looking for any relevant footage from doorbell cameras or dashcams A 51-year-old man died in hospital after getting stabbed on the street in Schiedam on Saturday evening The stabbing happened on Hoogstraat at around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday. The victim had a verbal altercation with a passerby shortly before the stabbing, the police said to RTL Nieuws First responders resuscitated the man at the scene and rushed him to a nearby hospital “We wish his loved ones a lot of strength,” the police said The police arrested a suspect but did not share any information regarding their gender or age Police are investigating two unrelated incidents that occurred over the weekend: a shooting in Schiedam early Sunday morning and a fatal car crash in Rijsbergen late Friday night A shooting at the Van der Valk Hotel in Schiedam left one person injured early Sunday Police reported the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m was conscious when transported to the hospital by ambulance It remains unclear whether they knew the victim Officers have launched a forensic investigation to gather evidence a car crash claimed the life of a 22-year-old local man on Friday night and a 24-year-old passenger were hospitalized with injuries Police are investigating whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident Both incidents are under active investigation as authorities work to determine the causes and circumstances behind these events Residents of De Gorzen are calling for urgent intervention after a surge in rat infestations with some households reporting dozens of rodents inside their homes Locals are demanding a permanent rat catcher to control the growing problem which has spread from nearby parks into residential areas Anja van Bekhoven, who has long raised concerns about the rat issue in De Gorzen, said the rodents migrate from the Maasboulevard. “Rats that survive the winter there move into De Gorzen,” she said. “They run over the park dike, where food is available, and then head back toward the houses.” One resident, who wished to remain anonymous out of embarrassment claimed to have caught 43 rats inside her home described how rats scurry across her ceiling at night residents resorted to a "rat hotel"—a container with bait that drowns the rodents in oil within seconds The full extent of the infestation became clear when the rat hotel was introduced a resident considering moving due to the persistent nuisance She provided video footage showing Irado pest control workers removing dripping lifeless rodents from the container with tongs and placing them on the street Many residents find the extermination method disturbing and want a more structured solution Van Bekhoven stressed the need for professional intervention: “The nests need to be cleared A child severely damaged one of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen’s most valuable paintings this spring during an unsupervised moment, the museum confirmed. The artwork, Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 by American artist Mark Rothko, is estimated to be worth between 40 and 50 million euros, according to AD. The incident occurred at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen where the painting was on display as part of the exhibition Lievelingen With the museum's main building closed for renovations until at least 2030 seventy of the collection’s most popular pieces ranging from Pieter Bruegel to Salvador Dalí 8) has suffered damage: a number of visible scratches in the unvarnished paint layer is one of only two Rothko paintings in the Netherlands and is among the museum’s most valuable pieces is known for large abstract paintings with "floating color fields." The damaged painting previously held a prominent place in the 2021 exhibition Rothko en ik at the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam visitors were allowed to spend ten minutes alone with the artwork in a sealed room Some visitors were reportedly moved to tears the situation turned when the child escaped attention The museum has not yet determined how the painting will be restored what the next steps for treatment are," the museum stated "We expect the work can be displayed again in the future." The damage is located on the section where the canvas is stretched around the frame The artwork's value underscores the seriousness of the incident Dutch art collector Bert Kreuk estimated that Grey 8 would fetch between 40 and 50 million euros if sold "A Rothko with three colors is always worth more than a Rothko with two colors," Kreuk said to AD at the time Kreuk explained that the surge in prices for modern art is fueled by wealthy buyers from Russia A painting that fits above the sofa in their modern living rooms," he said The museum has not disclosed how much the repair might cost or who will pay for it museums hold visitors financially responsible for damage claiming costs through the individual's insurance the identity of the child and the parents is known This is not the first time Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has dealt with visitor accidents several incidents occurred involving Wim T a 4-by-14 meter artwork made of a thick layer of peanut butter unsuspecting visitors stepped onto the sticky surface dirtying their shoes and receiving bills for the plastering needed to restore the artwork to its original smooth condition The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden NATO hastily pulled together the patrol mission last month after several electricity and telecommunications cables were severed on the Baltic Sea floor in recent months Those incidents came amid soaring tensions between the West and Russia over Moscow's war in Ukraine exacerbated by Finland and Sweden subsequently joining NATO Many European officials and experts suspect the cable cuts are acts of sabotage part of a Russian "hybrid war" against Ukraine's Western allies said NATO's beefed up presence in the Baltic was aimed at guaranteeing security in a sea now bordered entirely by NATO members "Our intention is to de-escalate the situation to make sure that the infrastructure is safe and that all the surrounding countries have their internet and their fossil fuels," he told AFP the crew monitor screens hooked up to surveillance equipment normally used to detect mines "We're looking for anything that is suspicious and out of the ordinary," said Bas On board this vessel -- as on the hydrographic ship Luymes which normally maps the seabed -- crew members are allowed to talk to journalists but only captains may disclose their full names Initially intended to serve as the "control tower" of the operation the Luymes and its measuring and surveillance instruments have been put to work to see if there is any damage," explained Leonie a watch officer and head of logistics on board the Dutch vessel then we have footage from how it used to be." to see if there is any suspicious behaviour from other ships," added the 29-year-old woman head of the mission's Mine Countermeasures Group said Baltic Sentry's patrols had already proved a success There have been no malicious acts since the start of the operation "It is impossible to prevent all sabotage.. But not doing anything is not an option," he said "Almost every day we see behaviour of ships that is questionable," including unexpected stops "If a ship is undertaking a voyage between two ports it's not normal that it stops for a longer time especially not if the place where it stops is right above critical infrastructure and we at least monitor what is happening." Another red flag would be the absence of an anchor Ships are suspected of dragging their anchors on the sea floor to sever cables In the case of the Eagle S ship in Finland its anchor came off after dragging it for 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) and was retrieved by the Swedish coast guard that's the equivalent of a car without a headlight.. That's a trigger for us to start asking questions," Klop said the crew pass around binoculars to keep a close eye on the few ships that cross their path on a freezing cold February day To monitor what's going on far below the surface an underwater drone hooked up to the ship with a fibre-optic cable It can approach an object to within one metre (yard) "There are things we want to see with our own eyes," said Remco suited up and ready to plunge into the chilly four degree Celsius (39 Fahrenheit) water the Baltic Sentry patrol boats make their presence known and report the suspected vessel to relevant authorities in the country whose infrastructure may be affected and where the act is taking place Please log in here to leave a comment While police have not officially confirmed a motive AD reports that the target of the blast was the son of René F. a convicted drug dealer recently released from prison was sentenced to 2.5 years for trafficking precursors used in synthetic drug production His family has been the target of multiple attacks over the years René F.'s home on Heelmeesterstraat in Schiedam was closed by order of the mayor after several explosions His 76-year-old mother's house in Ridderkerk was also damaged in two separate incidents involving explosives The explosion occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. heavily damaging the building and forcing the evacuation of 18 homes Two residents were treated at the scene by paramedics but did not require hospitalization Emergency services evacuated residents to a nearby care center Some residents were allowed to return later that morning though others remain displaced due to structural damage and ongoing investigations The blast blew the stairwell doors off their frames and scattered debris throughout the building “I woke up to an enormous bang and thought the ceiling was coming down,” said a neighbor of René F.'s son to AD Another resident expressed frustration over the ease with which the suspects accessed the building We need to discuss installing a lock with the homeowners' association," they said Police forensic teams are conducting a thorough investigation fleeing the scene on a fat bike after the explosion "Anyone with information or camera footage is urged to contact us," police said in a statement another attack reportedly targeted René F.'s former residence Witnesses said suspects attempted to break a reinforced kitchen window but fled when interrupted the property has continued to attract criminal attention Vlaardingen Mayor Bert Wijbenga visited the scene and condemned the attack Victim support services are being provided to affected residents Police have not confirmed whether arrests have been made Residents with information about the incident are encouraged to come forward De Bonte Koe chocolatier in Schiedam is being flooded with orders after its Dubai chocolate bar, called the Künefereep in Dutch, went viral on TikTok, mostly thanks to a post by influence Monica Geuze. The chocolate shop has received 2,000 orders in one day, a spokesperson told RTL Nieuws The Dubai bar consists of chocolate, pistachio, and künefe, a buttery fried pastry most people know from baklava, Amy Klein of De Bonte Koe told Rijnmond Künefe produces a crackling sound in the mouth that is wonderful for influencers seeking ASMR in their videos Influencer Monica Geuze posted a video of herself eating the Dubai bar from De Bonte Koe online orders for the Shciedam chocolate shop skyrocketed “June is usually not a good sales month for chocolatiers,” Klein told the broadcaster we receive about 30 orders per day.” After the Dubai bar went viral we have sold almost 20,000 bars.” One day even had 2,000 orders The girlfriend’s early 20th century brownstone with its small but welcoming backyard was the perfect place to spend time in between trips The house is in a part of town just far enough away from the center to have escaped the bombardment that wiped out most of the city in 1940.  The rest of Rotterdam rose from its ashes in a spectacular way filled with exciting modern architecture but still finding room for more.  I knew there were plans to sell the house and move to something smaller but somehow that didn’t sink in when the old house was about to be swapped for a practical apartment.  with a rich history in ‘jenever’ in distilleries that sometimes are more than 400 years old Before the existence of trucks and electricity the waterways and windmills played a big part in the jenever production They still dominate the view and atmosphere in the old town center To get a feel for the new place we toured the town on bike a place hardly anyone has ever heard of and that still turns out to be a great place to visit; even when your girlfriend doesn’t live there.  smelling and eventually tasting everything we wanted to know about jenever (and much more) since liquor and bicycles don’t go well together in a town full of canals.  Just walking the streets of Schiedam is a delight The oldest warehouses have been converted into apartments Close to the jenever museum the chocolate atelier of De Bonte Koe (the speckled cow) offers a selection of some of the nicest chocolate you’ll ever taste Comments, questions or suggestions are more than welcome. You can contact Mickey Welsh at mewelsh@gannett.com. You can follow "Wish I Was There" on Facebook for a daily dose of Europe at www.facebook.com/travelmickey1 The new stops and routes provide shorter travel times to and from Maasvlakte and Europoort The Maasvlaktehopper now runs between Maassluis Centre Maasland viaduct and Rugge bus station in Brielle and various stops along the Maasvlakte and Europoort These journey times reflect the working hours of shift workers and office workers at the port bus lines 102 and 105 will run via the Maasdelta Tunnel connecting Voorne-Putten & Rozenburg with Schiedam Driving to Schiedam via the Maasdelta Tunnel and Holland Tunnel will significantly reduce journey times for many travellers especially those heading to the centre of Rotterdam Select if you want to receive the newsletter: Close this window to continue your previous journey or click on the button below to go to the homepage in your selected language The girlfriend’s Dutch hometown of Schiedam is also home to Ketel One Dutch Vodka the popular drink of the 21st century for trendy Americans In Schiedam the trend started a bit earlier: in 1691 when the Nolet family opened their first distillery in the medieval center of the town The company grew but the old distillery still exists It had never occurred to me that a museum dedicated to liquor would be worth a visit but the girlfriend insisted and the location and building looked very inviting The visit was far more enjoyable than I imagined The original 17th century kettles that give the liquor its name are still in use on the first floor Other floors are dedicated to the old test labs where different aromas were developed for some of the fancier flavors that Visitors of the museum are invited to sniff the dozens of samples and find their personal favorites visual and olfactory tour through the lovely old building ended at the tasting room this part of the excursion is for adults only Ordering Dutch vodka in the Netherlands will probably only get you raised eyebrows and a semi-polite explanation that vodka is a Russian or Polish drink The Dutch version is made with wheat and has been called ‘jenever’ since it was invented in the middle ages The good thing about jenever is that that there are far more varieties Our last hour at the museum was dedicated to a journey of the taste buds it’s hard to imagine that the same family has been making Ketel One (and more) for well over 300 years These days the two kettles in the museum and the antique grain mill called ‘The Whale’ aren’t nearly enough for the increased demand A modern distillery has been built on the outskirts of Schiedam There grains are no longer crushed in the millstones of a windmill but in machines operated by electricity The power for those machines comes from the companies modern power plant that generates its own electricity and was built to resemble its windmill predecessors as a wink to the days of yore Comments, questions or suggestions are more than welcome. 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You can upgrade to a modern browser or use the Google Chrome Frame to optimize your viewing experience The new Van der Valk Hotel Schiedam will be opened in April 2022 fully electric and energy is generated by means of solar panels the height of the hotel is no less than 65 meters there are 16 floors with a total of 184 rooms and the 420 parking spaces offer enough space for the car WPS has been able to provide this beautiful location with a state-of-the-art parking installation and future-proof parking solution that ensures a comfortable parking experience for both staff and visitors Comfort and hospitality are important pillars for the hotel chain fast and reliable parking solution is a must Due to the strategic location of the hotel (on the highway) Just like a system that handles exceptions well such as short-term parking and staff and regular suppliers In our role as Official Preferred Supplier we sat at the drawing board with Van der Valk Schiedam at an early stage which has led to optimal implementation of the parking facility at this location Our parking solutions make 'comfortable parking' possible This means that you can easily drive in and out on a license plate and can also apply different types of subscriptions; including a multi-day subscription or a discount module Our parking solutions ensure that guests and visitors can enter and exit the Van der Valk Schiedam parking facility quickly and hospitably at all times hotel guests drive in and out automatically via their license plate regular suppliers and short-term parkers who come for lunch because WPS takes care of the coordination and implementation of the installations and maintenance WPS focus on practical innovation and bring together technology to provide our customers with smart but primarily reliable and future proof Parking Solutions ready to face the connected world of today and tomorrow.WPS want to be recognized as a leading provider of reliable parking management solutions with focus on “practical innovation” and become a top-3 player in all the markets we operate in by HOTELS Editors June 19, 2023 - Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, HYATT REGENCY OPENS IN HANGZHOU: Hyatt Hotels Corp has opened Hyatt Regency Hangzhou International Airport The 336-room hotel is located close to Terminal 4 multi-functional meeting and event spaces spanning 26,909 square feet an infinity swimming pool on the third floor INTERCITYHOTEL SIGNS IN ROTTERDAM-SCHIEDAM: Deutsche Hospitality’s IntercityHotel brand has signed an agreement for a new IntercityHotel in Rotterdam-Schiedam IntercityHotel has signed the agreement with the joint venture between Dutch project development company De Veste Schiedam B.V This will be Necron Group’s third IntercityHotel property following the construction of hotels in Zurich and Schipol new-build hotel is slated to open by the end of 2025 The hotel will be the first to feature Intercity Hotel’s “Next Gen” concept The centerpiece of the concept is a “city square,” a lobby that can double up as a space for meetings including over 20 long-stay units and a conference area Deutsche Hospitality operates four hotels in the Netherlands with two more IntercityHotels under construction DELHI-NCR’S FIRST HILTON HOTEL: Hilton has signed Hilton Sohna Resort & Spa its first flagship brand in the Delhi-NCR region This also marks Hilton’s second hotel and management agreement with the Dangayach Group after the recent signing of India’s first Waldorf Astoria in Jaipur It will feature 105 palace rooms and 60 villas with views of the Aravalli Hills The hotel will also feature 7,500 square meters of indoor and outdoor space for meetings and events PAN PACIFIC HOTELS VENTURES INTO AFRICA: Pan Pacific Hotels Group has marked its debut in the African market with the opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Nairobi The 175-suite property is located within the Global Trade Center complex in the city’s Westlands business district The Pac Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi offers one- to four-bedroom penthouse suites featuring dining and lounge areas a separate laundry area and a private balcony The property includes multiple dining options You must be logged in to post a comment Get the scoop on the latest news in the hospitality industry Username can contain any letters or numbers + Lydwina was born in Schiedam, in the Netherlands, to an impoverished, but noble family. + When she was 16 years old, Lydwina fell while ice skating and broke a rib. This marked a turning point in her life. Severe infection set in and, over the course of several years, she became paralyzed, suffering from painful sores, and she eventually lost her sight. + During these years of intense suffering and humiliation, her faith continued to grow and she was blessed with many mystical experiences. + Lydwina was greatly devoted to the Passion of Christ and is said to have received the stigmata and in joined in Christ’s suffering on Fridays. Although she was ridiculed by civil and church leaders, she maintained her devotions. + Especially devoted to her Guardian Angel, she is often depicted in art in conversation with this heavenly companion. + Saint Lydwina died on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1433, and devotion to her was confirmed by Pope Leo XIII. She is honored as a patron saint of those who ill, who suffer from paralysis, and of skaters. while the sea engulfed their foes, alleluia.”—Entrance Antiphon for Friday in the Octave of Easter Today the Church also remembers Saint Abundius the Sacristan. What we know of him comes from a life written by Pope Saint Gregory the Great. Abundius served as the sacristan of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome and his simple, humble life was an inspiration for many. He died around the year 564. Saint profiles prepared by Brother Silas Henderson, S.D.S. Would you like to read more like this?Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox No fewer than fifty artists responded to a call from the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam in The Netherlands to create an image or artwork to provide comfort to local people during the Coronavirus crisis The artists were inspired by the title of the project ‘for you, from me’ and by the Coronavirus itself Artist Aldo Hoeben literally made a “cup of comfort”: a cup of coffee while Jacques Tange’s chose to put a cat on his poster who could offer comfort It is his commentary on the coronavirus that jumped from animal to human the solo exhibition with Gootjes’ political drawings could now be seen in the museum The doors of the museum have been locked since mid-March Stedelijk Museum Schiedam paid the artists for their work supporting them at a time when many artists have no work Director Deirdre Carasso was overwhelmed by the number of participating artists “So nice to see how many people use the power of imagination to offer comfort.” You can see all fifty posters here. Some posters are also available as a postcard You can order a set of ten at €15 excluding shipping costs and in this way provide extra support to the artists Send an email to jessie@stedelijkmuseumschiedam.nl Manuel Charr is a journalist working in the arts and cultural sectors Manuel is drawn to arts organizations which are prepared to try inventive ways to reach new audiences In the heart of the Dutch city of Schiedam where one in six children grows up in poverty a unique collaboration with a talented makeup artist and influencer has brought the museum’s natural sciences collections to life.. A respected and recognised figure in the museum world Jake Barton has built a reputation for creating ground-breaking museums and public spaces at his experience.. will disappear from the Amsterdam stock exchange on September 2 The company announced this after recently being taken over by gin distiller Nolet from Schiedam The Amsterdam distillery Lucas Bols is one of the oldest companies in the world The gin company known for drinks like Passoã and Pisang Ambon went onto the stock exchange on February 4 Investors paid a symbolic price at the time referring to the year in which the Bols family opened its first distillery then called 'stokerij 't Lootsje,' on the current Rozengracht Bols was taken over earlier this year by almost just as old gin distiller Nolet from Schiedam Nolet already owned 30 percent of Bols but expanded this to 70 percent in February The history of the family business Nolet dates back to 1691 The distillery became famous due to brands like Ketel 1 and Proosje van Schiedam Lucas Bols will keep its name under the new owners with completion of his ‘city cocoon,’ or stadscocon, florentijn hofman presents both his first large-scale indoor installation and his first occupiable inflatable work the massive cocoon seeks to introduce to its visitors a spiritual experience while the immersive green space can be entered without first passing into the church the visitor still has feeling of being inside one but rather challenges the visitor to find strength in their own existence and to follow their own path enhancing the experience is a composed soundscape played on the church organ by local organist arjen leistra created by the artist together with composer jasper le clercq the music continues through the day — sometimes barely audible and occasionally growing to an overwhelming volume.  city cocoon (stadcocon) will show with free admission through the stedelijk museum through september 12th, 2021: reserve a timeslot here florentijn hofman references a metamorphosis like that of a caterpillar which visitors will perceive the world through a green haze the work seeks to symbolize society as it carefully steps out from the coronavirus pandemic curator charlotte martens elaborates: ‘who knows maybe it’s even bigger that — we’re ready for a change and a new way of dealing with the world we don’t have to do anything for that change — we don’t have to have a special idea all that’s needed is to give free rein to our senses to observe and feel experience the church differently and be surprised by the natural light inside the cocoon you’ll walk outside with a fresh perspective and a different view of your surroundings.’ project title: city cocoon (stadscocon) artist: florentijn hofman admission: entrance free, reserve a timeslot here happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. The Old Schiedam distillery and genever museum on the outskirts of Rotterdam Sitting at the bar in a distillery in the south of the Netherlands, a highly enjoyable tasting of Dutch genever takes an unexpected turn when our host beams mischievously and dives beneath the counter to produce a bottle we’d never have guessed was down there. Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details Text description provided by the architects. Jumbo and Wärtsilä have their core business in the industry. The maritime character of the two companies was a key starting point for the project. The two companies are housed in a pair of separate buildings above a shared parking level. The buildings share a common design vocabulary, focused on the views over the water and the activity of the harbour area. The entrance square for both buildings is at the head of the Havenstraat. The facades on the north side form a compact volume, with alternating strips of balustrades and glass. Two broad stairways and an access ramp on the west side lead to the spacious deck, which forms an integral component of the volume and also acts as an outdoor terrace. First Floor PlanThis interplay of lines is amplified still further on the south side of the buildings, where they open themselves out towards the water. Large outdoor terraces, which are on a split level thanks to variations in the floor height, are located on both sides. The volumes are rounded off by roof awnings that extend far out from the building to provide shading from the sun. Courtesy of MVSA ArchitectsThe buildings stand in a perfectly attuned relationship to the water. The Nieuwe Maas, with its passing ships and its surrounding harbours, is clearly visible from the interior of the entire building. Conversely, the buildings and the business activities of Jumbo and Wärtsilä have a clear visual identity when seen from the water. Courtesy of MVSA ArchitectsJumbo originally had its premises in Rotterdam’s city centre. Now the employees’ passion for their work is made even stronger by the building and its relationship with its surroundings: the new head office is highly valued as a pleasant working environment by the employees. Courtesy of MVSA ArchitectsJumbo interior The Jumbo office is an extremely spacious building. The central atrium creates an open and pleasant working environment with enhanced interaction between Jumbo’s various departments. This is immediately tangible at the entrance. A broad stairway leads to the atrium, which forms the central heart of the building. All the key functions – for instance the boardroom, the conference room and the shared meeting areas such as the courtyard garden and the restaurant– are grouped around the atrium. Courtesy of MVSA ArchitectsThe atrium and the open work areas facilitate the free flow of communication between Jumbo’s various business units and departments. In addition to the central access via the buildings’ cores, an open connecting stairway has been placed to enable interaction between the departments. The atrium provides transparency: the river is visible even from the north side of the building. Section CThe open floors give a high level of flexibility in terms of layout, and reflect new working patterns. This is achieved by the way the space is divided, and by the creation of both open and closed work and meeting areas, concentration areas, shared desks and meeting plazas. Courtesy of MVSA ArchitectsAdjoining the atrium backlit screens with photos of Jumbo’s core activities on the wall present Jumbo’s identity The design of the building and the interior also complement each other perfectly in the materials and colours used and the white strips on the facades are extended into the indoor area You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email no trains will be running between The Hague and Rotterdam on Saturday and Sunday This is the last weekend of the work on the track between the two cities no trains have been running between Rotterdam Centraal and Delft Campus for the past week and a half Schiedam Centrum is one of the stations on the line The Hague – Rotterdam where ProRail is improving the track for more train traffic the track work is necessary because the number of passengers is growing we are making tracks 1 and 2 suitable for train traffic again And we are making all kinds of adjustments to the track so that trains can travel faster.” Travelers between The Hague and Rotterdam can travel via Gouda NS buses will be running between Schiedam Centrum and Den Haag Hollands Spoor stations this weekend There is also a metro between Den Haag Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal The carrier also expects extra crowds in public transport on Saturday evening when Feyenoord plays against AZ in De Kuip Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Deutsche Hospitality recently signed an agreement for a new IntercityHotel in Rotterdam-Schiedam together with the joint venture between Dutch project development company De Veste Schiedam B.V The hotel is expected to open by the end of 2025 Chief Executive Officer at Deutsche Hospitality says: "We are proud to grow the IntercityHotel family in the Netherlands with De Veste Schiedam B.V The IntercityHotel in Rotterdam-Schiedam will strengthen our presence in the country whilst leading the way for the new “Next Gen” IntercityHotel concept - a milestone for the brand Guests can look forward to a stylish and contemporary hotel with smart F&B offerings as well as long-stay units that are increasingly in demand." Chief Executive Officer of Bouwaccent Real Estate Development the parent company of De Veste Schiedam B.V.: "This is an excellent opportunity to develop a hotel in this beautiful place in Schiedam in the middle of the Rotterdam – The Hague metropolitan region Together with our architectural team and the municipality of Schiedam which has significantly accelerated this process through their unbridled efforts we have created a modern and timeless building The new IntercityHotel will become a true landmark in the heart of the Schiedistrict area development." "After the construction of two IntercityHotels in Zurich and Schiphol, Necron Group is now investing in a third IntercityHotel for Deutsche Hospitality, and we are delighted that Bouwaccent Real Estate Development gives us the confidence to purchase a new IntercityHotel in the Netherlands This eye-catcher of no less than 65 meters will be built according to the BREEAM Very Good guidelines because sustainability is also of paramount importance here," adds Gerard van Liempt Chief Executive Officer of Necron Group AG The 18-story new building will be the first IntercityHotel representing the brand’s "Next Gen" concept It is aimed at travelers who are always "on the move" and appreciate good connections as they explore the city or hasten to their next business appointment – quick The centerpiece of the new concept is "City Square" an openly designed lobby ideal for meetings The rooms as "City Nest" are also fully tailored to the needs of guests looking for a cozy retreat thanks to their thoughtful design The Rotterdam - The Hague metropolitan region is an important center of business in the Netherlands Many companies and organizations have their head offices here among them large consumer goods companies and auditing firms as well as parts of NATO and Europol headquarters is also a source of demand for hotel services and accommodation throughout the year The region is furthermore tremendously popular among leisure travelers thanks to its wide range of cultural and leisure activities Deutsche Hospitality already operates four hotels in the Netherlands Two more IntercityHotels are currently under construction in Breda and Leiden; the brand is also present in Germany Switzerland and Hungary as well as in the Middle East Click here to join your colleagues and stay up to date on the latest hotel news and trends Copyright © Hotel News Resource & Nevistas | All rights reserved Text description provided by the architects. In 2006, the museum went through a renovation which relocated the main entrance in the basement, the stair leading to the reception area proved difficult to find. The centrepiece of the museum, the neoclassical Giudici chapel lay neglected and lacked good acoustic quality. © Daria Scagliola+Stijn BrakkeeNathalie de Vries said: “With one clear and monumental gesture, we have combined many functions whilst at the same time keeping the space as open and usable as possible. The design is respectful towards the impressive and grandiose yet at the same time austere chapel, whilst adding qualities the space lacked, providing new functions.” © Daria Scagliola+Stijn BrakkeeDue to its light construction the shelf can be removed at any time without leaving a trace in the monument. MVRDV realised the transformation together with ABT structural engineers. Coors Interior has realised the new shelves. The large chandelier in the space and lighting fixtures are designed by Viabizzuno. DiagramStedelijk Museum Schiedam is a municipal museum for modern art and owns a fine collection of works by artists such as Karel Appel The museum is located in Schiedam’s historical town centre churches and many wind mills of gin distilleries The transformation was made possible with the support of Bankgiro Lottery De Groot Foundation and the Municipality of Schiedam MVRDV have completed the transformation of a neoclassical chapel to serve as the entrance of the stedelijk museum in schiedam the design is clearly distinguished from the existing building with visually bold red shelves which contain all new program the historical structure was built in 1787 by jan giudici as a spiritually based guesthouse for the poor the bright color of the addition serves to clearly juxtapose the old and new the scheme simultaneously respects the former sacred function of the space while creating a warmer atmosphere for the current museum experience or patterned with similar banding for an improved acoustical quality the renovation project could not alter the existing structure in any way the shelving and wall infills have particular boundary geometries to remain pulled away from the various historical building elements the project was constructed in such a way that it can be removed at any point while leaving no trace on the overall structure the infilled shelving has a particular boundary geometries responding to the various existing building elements the program for the entrance includes a reception desk and various display spaces for art and products on sale the entirety of the structure’s walls are infilled by shelves (constructed in MDF) or banded to maintain the same pattern and provide improved acoustical quality LEDs are integrated into some of the panels to create gentle lighting accents.  the bright color of the addition is juxtaposed against the sober chapel finishes the entire existing structure is maintained while the four walls are covered in red surfaces the courtyard space in front of the chapel is covered by dark brick “with one clear and monumental gesture we have combined many functions whilst at the same time keeping the space as open and usable as possible the design is respectful towards the impressive and grandiose yet at the same time austere chapel the scheme respects the former function of the space while creating a warmer atmosphere for the museum experience stedelijk museum schiedam is a municipal museum for modern art and owns a fine collection of works by artists such as karel appel the museum is located in schiedam’s historical town centre the transformation was made possible with the support of bankgiro lottery de groot foundation and the municipality of schiedam netherlandsyear: 2013 -2014client: stedelijk museum schiedamprogram: 500 sqm transformation and relocation of entrance: cafe museum shop and event spacedesign team: winy maas jacob van rijs and nathalie de vries with fokke moerel taylor cornelson and zeying songlighting: viabizzunostructural engineering: ABTshelf construction: coors interieurbouwphotography: daria scagliola AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Ancient hand grenades and cannons from the wreck of a former pirate ship have been found along the coast of Cornwall in the U.K Divers spotted artifacts from the wreck of the Schiedam after recent storms disturbed the sand that once covered them on the seafloor Local historian Robert Felce found the second of the two hand grenades late November on a beach near the Schiedam shipwreck site at Dollar Cove in the coastal Gunwalloe district of Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula Felce told Live Science that he often visited the beach which is exposed to strong waves from the Atlantic and where several artifacts have washed up over the years — he found a similar grenade on the same beach last year Both objects were heavily encrusted after lying on the seafloor for more than 300 years and Felce said he at first thought the latest grenade was an ordinary rock until he slipped and dropped it revealing the two halves of the metal weapon and the explosive powder inside Although the gunpowder in the grenade was damp and several centuries old who called in bomb-disposal experts from the British Army to ensure that it was safe to handle Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox Felce said that curtains in his quiet coastal village of Mullion were "twitching" when the bomb-disposal vehicle arrived at his house with flashing blue lights; and the army experts quickly made the grenade safe by scraping out the ancient gunpowder inside The Schiedam was carrying military stores from the English garrisons returning from the city of Tangiers in Morocco when it sank Those stores included several boxes of grenades like the ones that washed up at Dollar Cove said that the explosive grenades were some of the earliest examples of their kind and that they were used by English troops who were specially trained to throw them long distances such troops formed the first English regiments of grenadiers — a title still used by some British Army regiments today Felce said.The grenades were detonated by lighting gunpowder in a tube-like fuse that passed through the outer shell but they were certainly intended to kill the enemy," Felce said "I would like to know more about where and how they were constructed because it involves early engineering and metallurgical skills." Recent storms have disturbed the sand over the wreck of the Schiedam revealing several cannons and other debris from the ship that still lie beneath the seafloor One of the divers, Mark Milburn, told Live Science that they had returned to the undersea shipwreck site in recent weeks where they found that the sand had shifted during recent storms He said that the artifacts from the Schiedam wreck documented so far include 11 cannons boxes of hand grenades and several other iron objects "There is very little of the timber structure left," Milburn said … We will continue to monitor the site [and] we have permission to recover any artifacts we deem at risk." Originally published on Live Science. Live Science ContributorTom Metcalfe is a freelance journalist and regular Live Science contributor who is based in London in the United Kingdom Mysterious Tikal altar that wasn't Maya after all includes at least 4 skeletons — and 1 was a child Ancient jawbone dredged off Taiwan seafloor belongs to mysterious Denisovan Digital 'resurrection' of the Titanic sheds light on fateful night the ship tore apart Travelers will not be able to use the train between The Hague Central and Rotterdam Central between July 13 and 25 ProRail will be carrying out work on the track The additional travel time between Rotterdam and The Hague is estimated at half an hour Travelers are advised not to travel with the replacement transport during rush hour The transport company advises using the bus replacement service "Avoid rush hour," says the NS ; we expect large crowds on the buses avoid metro line E between Rotterdam Centraal and The Hague Centraal because of its limited capacity Plan your journey shortly before departure with the timetable information to get the most up-to-date information." The replacement buses will stop at all stations on the route The Hague Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal no trains will run between The Hague Centraal and Schiedam Centrum ProRail is also building the track between Delft Campus and Rotterdam and working on a concrete foundation for the new track location at Schiedam Centrum station All of this work is part of the PHS project between Rijswijk-Rotterdam which is meant to "adjust tracks and stations so that more trains can run between The Hague and Rotterdam from the end of 2024." train services around Amersfoort will come to a complete standstill for over two weeks starting Saturday The rail operator ProRail is replacing 5 kilometers of track and renewing switches NS and the regional transport company Keolis are using buses as replacement services the infrastructure renewal around Amersfoort is urgently needed many switches are around 30 years old and are due for replacement more sustainable and leads to trains being able to enter and depart at a higher speed and work is being done on a staircase and escalator there will be no trains at all to and from Amersfoort one of the busiest railway junctions in the country Travelers between Utrecht and Deventer can travel via Arnhem Centraal People traveling between Utrecht and Zwolle can go via Almere No trains will be running between Den Dolder and Amersfoort meaning that passengers between Utrecht and Amersfoort will have to travel via Hilversum no trains will be running around Amersfoort at all The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Municipality of Schiedam remain committed to the continued development of a Schiedam seaport equipped for a sustainable future On Wednesday the Mayor of Schiedam Cor Lamers and Chief Operating Officer Boudewijn Siemons of the Port of Rotterdam Authority extended the existing collaboration agreement signed in 2018 by three years Schiedam and the Port Authority will work together primarily to promote and strengthen the maritime cluster They will seek to exploit opportunities for education and innovation while striking a balance between fostering economic development and creating an attractive living environment Project cutbacks in the North Sea have hit high-end fabricators hardest forcing several European yards out of business The smaller platform specialists have struggled less as incremental gas field activity has been sustained One of the more active yards over the past year has been Schiedam-based HBG Steel Structures with four North Sea contracts in its line-up The company has limited itself historically to modules of 5,000 metric tons maximum These can be assembled in 75,000 sq m of open-air and covered facilities the latter (12,000 sq m) being temperature-controlled for winter work There is also open access to the North Sea via a 50-m-wide quay and a 270-m-long jetty in a sheltered harbor The 950-ton compression module for ConocoPhillips' Murdoch MD platform in the UK southern gas basin was the first of the four to be completed it is the latest phase of the Caister Murdoch System III project which is tying in five new accumulations as subsea satellites to the MD platform The new module will double existing compression capacity for existing fields and future developments in this area Heerema crane barge Thialf performed the installation according to Marketing Manager Koos Krispijn Here HBG is responsible mainly for procuring and constructing of the 1,200-ton jacket and 1,100-ton piles minimum facilities platform will be piped 85-km to another new (reception) platform at Shell's Sole Pit Clipper complex Most of HBG's offshore work over the past 10 years has been for Dutch oil companies HBG is working on the Q4C platform under an alliance with the field's operator which was recently acquired by Wintershall While HBG is responsible for outfitting and construction of the platform and piles (total weight 3,930 tons) and the 22-person Clyde itself is handling the design and final equipment commissioning "The latter task is something we normally do ourselves," he points out and we have a very integrated team working with them on this project." Seaway Heavy Lifting crane barge Stanislav Yudin which works regularly with HBG in the North Sea is scheduled to install the completed facilities on the field next month "Although there are no real innovations on this project we can say that the platform will have four 60-kw micro-turbines for power generation A diesel generator is also available for start-up and standby duties Another feature Clyde's introducing in the Dutch sector is the high integrity pressure control system which protects the plat-form against overpressure As soon as pressure downstream of the choke valves reaches 125 bar – and assuming all safeguarding systems fail – two pairs of special valves at the end of the manifold would close within 2 sec HBG was also commissioned by Mærsk to build two process modules for the Halfdan and Tyra West developments in the Danish sector and time pressures for offshore structures are generally increasing a platform contract for us would typically take 16 months from contract award to sailaway," Krispijn points out The short-term outlook in the Dutch sector is less certain due to negative tax changes in the Dutch Mining Law and Total may issue tenders for new platforms "we are in a pre-qualification process with a Venezuelan contractor to supply a living quarters module for ConocoPhillips' CoroCoro project We do have experience building these modules in the North Sea in the early 1990s prior to the arrival of unmanned platforms." HBG bid unsuccessfully for a jackets contract in the Far East we can build jackets for water depths up to 60-70 m We may look for another site nearby in Rotterdam to build bigger jackets although we're not sure at this stage whether we'd want to compete with specialists in this field in Europe such as Aker Verdal and Dragados." HBG delivered its first offshore wind farm installation a 1,000-ton transformer platform for Horns Rev There are many more such projects in prospect across northern Europe but there are also "cultural" problems to resolve Wind energy companies tend to be unfamiliar with offshore sector standards as the client asked us to only build and transport Parent company HBG Group was recently sold by Dragados to Dutch conglomerate BAM which will likely entail another name change for the Schiedam fabricator