NNPC Newsletter 05


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Looking ahead to the Maritime Awards Gala 2024

One of the year’s top events is coming up again: the festive gala during which the Maritime Awards will be bestowed. This year, the celebration takes place on November 4th at Studio 21 in Hilversum. As one of the event’s proud main sponsors, NNPC is of course greatly looking forward to this.

These awards put a spotlight on the most innovative projects, organizations and individuals from the Dutch maritime world. The goal is to support the impressive accomplishments and developments that were achieved last year. It is because of these efforts that our sector continues to flourish and advance—which is well worth celebrating!

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NNPC’s model of the Hilda at our offices

“I called us a bunch of daredevils.” Vertom is a significant global player in maritime logistics services, operating from their main offices in Rotterdam. That’s also where their director Arjan de Jong is, who is bringing us up to date about his valuable period on the Supervisory Board of NNPC.

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Preparing for FuelEU Maritime

In recent years adapting to the decarbonization landscape has been a continuing challenge for shipowners. The Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and the Carbon Intensity Index (CII) were introduced in 2023, and in 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was extended to the shipping industry.

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Regional Sulphur Emission Limits: An Overview

In addition to ongoing regulatory efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from ships, further initiatives are being implemented to improve air quality by expanding...

Security Update: Shipping Operations in the Eastern Mediterranean

Due to escalating hostilities in the Middle East, shipping operations in the Eastern Mediterranean are becoming increasingly uncertain. Although all...

Jurisdiction of French courts despite choice of law and forum clauses in bills of lading

The French Supreme Court recently confirmed in a ruling that, in certain cases, cargo receivers can bring foreign carriers before a French court, even...

Liquefaction of Bulk Cargoes – Update September 2024

In the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, cargoes that can liquefy or dynamically separate are classified as Group A cargoes.

The “Bow Jubail” Incident

On June 23, 2018, the tanker “Bow Jubail” collided with the quay of LBC Tank Terminals in Rotterdam. This led to a spill of over 217 tons of fuel oil into the Port of Rotterdam.

Our fleet during World War II: Food aid during the Hunger Winter

In this fourth and final part, we will look at the ships that delivered food aid to the Netherlands at the tail end of the war, during the Hunger Winter of...

New Dutch Inland Navigation Police Regulations (BPR) to Permit Unmanned Ships from January 1, 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, the Inland Waterways Police Regulations (BPR) will no longer require a crew...

Interview: container transporter Douwe Visser of Visser Shipping

“We think it’s important that there are Dutch crew on board, so that knowledge and skills are retained in this country.” NNPC interviews Douwe Visser of the...

New Ballast Water Requirements Brazil

With effect from 21 August 2024, the Santos Port Authority (APS) will require ships to produce a statement of compliance (AC-BWM) with ballast water regulations from an accredited private company...

Increased risks of fines in Senegal

In the past year there has been a notable increase in the number of reports of fines being issued by the authorities in Dakar, Senegal in relation to the vessel’s documentation and certificates.

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