All inland waterways articles
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NewsEuropean electric inland waterways potential explored
Two companies have pledged to work together to make the most of Europe’s inland waterways with what they say are ‘ultra-efficient passenger ferries’ as the European electric waterway transport sector grows.
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NewsGermany puts €70m behind green inland shipping corridors
Germany is making up to €70 million available to develop ‘green’ inland-shipping corridors as part of a new government programme designed to accelerate the use of vessels using alternative fuels on the country’s waterways.
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NewsAutonomous vessel completes Rotterdam port trial
An inland container vessel has completed an autonomous navigation trial in the Port of Rotterdam, demonstrating the potential application of automated vessel control systems in one of Europe’s busiest maritime environments.
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NewsCoastlink: Unlocking the huge potential of coastal shipping
Faster investment, stronger policy backing and better industry collaboration is needed to unlock future potential
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NewsAutonomous docking demo on river cruiser
Autonomous docking and sailing on an inland waterway has been demonstrated for what is believed to be the first time.
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NewsChinese cruise firm sails into Europe with Concordia retrofit
Concordia Damen is building the first river cruiser for a Chinese firm that is using it as a vehicle to enter the European market.
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NewsHow to power the inland waterways?
How do we supply the energy needed to achieve zero-emissions inland waterways? Newcastle University PhD student, Paul Simavari investigates
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NewsPower solutions to the fore at Seawork
Fischer Panda has been expanding its range with sustainability-oriented power solutions
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NewsA milestone in hydrogen fuel power cell development
The Proteus 75 is especially designed for harbour craft, offshore support vessels and inland waterway boats
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NewsInland waterways decarbonisation: a voyage of discovery
One of the runners-up to the new Future Seawork award has agreed to write a regular column for Maritime Journal on his work as a PhD student looking at the challenges of decarbonising inland waterways. Here is Part One.
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NewsInland shipping fuels focus: Challenges of biofuels
The inland shipping sector, notably in Belgium and the Netherlands, stands at a crossroads, writes Francis Libert, Marine Underwriting Leader at the RSA Group. But insurers can help.
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NewsHydrogen power revolutionises French river transport
France has its first hydrogen-powered inland waterways vessel, the ZULU 06
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News'Pressure cooker' of decisions to deal with sunken barge
The salvage of a sinking sand-laden barge was described as a ‘pressure cooker’ of difficult decisions by salvors.
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NewsAssociation calls on EC for more support in maritime
SEA Europe is calling on the European Commission to strengthen its support for the inland waterways sector, raising fears that non-European shipyards could stand to gain if it does not.
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NewsKotug wins electric pusher tug contract for sand
Kotug has received an order for an electric pusher tug to provide emissions-free transport on inland waterways for sand.
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NewsCummins launches inland waterways engine
Engine manufacturer Cummins has launched an engine complete with exhaust after-treatment system for vessels operating on Europe’s inland waterways.
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NewsOPINION: How workboats can achieve ‘near zero’ emissions now
While maritime industry headlines have been dominated by cargo owners’ latest orders of alternative-fuelled vessels or the steady adoption of energy efficiency technologies by some bold first movers, the workboat sector has been quietly, yet dramatically, innovating.
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NewsFinancing agreed for Europe’s largest inland port
A warehouse of hazardous chemicals and hydrogen infrastructure are just two elements that will be incorporated into the new-look Port of Duisburg, Europe’s largest inland port.
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NewsRemote control for inland waterway vessels
Five inland waterway vessels have been equipped with technology that allows them to be operated from a control centre on dry land in Germany.
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NewsTackling plastic pollution the zero emissions way
The Envirocat All-Electric Eco 8.5 from MMS Workboats is designed to support pollution control
