All articles by Robert Wielaard – Page 2
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Oceanco sold to American tech giant
New billionaire owner is a legendary figure in the gaming industry
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EU cracks down on biodiesel fraud amid rising concerns over fake green fuels
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly importing €60m worth of biodiesel from the US and falsely claiming it came from another country
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Dutch systems integrator’s Spanish debut delivers strong results
Alewijnse has marked a successful first year in Spain, exceeding expectations
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EU, US reach tariff deal but “significant efforts” still required, says EBI
While most EU goods will now face a 15% US tariff, the 50% duties on steel and aluminium remain in place
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Genoa to host 3rd European Sustainable Boating Roundtable
The event aims to spark dialogue on building a more sustainable and competitive future for the sector
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AkzoNobel marine coatings protect first sail-assisted Aframax tanker
The Dutch firm supplied 350,000 litres of International coatings to the Brands Hatch
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AkzoNobel’s Q2 marked by weak growth, price hikes
But sales of performance coatings used in the marine sector were up
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2025 International Workboat Show targets growth
Event organiser Bruno Tideman sees a ‘gaping hole’ in workboat market events
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Lifting the veil: Dutch superyacht industry opens up to public scrutiny
Oceanco CEO casts light on the sector’s secrecy in a rare interview with a Rotterdam daily
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HVO allowed in EU Stage V marine engines with no extra certification
The move ends years of ambiguity among makers and users of the synthetic fuel
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Appeal for sector-wide commitment to LCAs gains urgency
The call for valid, meaningful Life Cycle Assessments to mitigate the environmental impact of sail or motor vessels is growing louder
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EU to outline trade retaliation against 30% US import tariffs by August 6
The European Union aims to engage with G7 nations to coordinate responses to President Trump’s shifting tariffs
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How Hiswa-Recron merger shook the house, but didn’t bring it down
Dutch industry association emerges stronger after a rocky start, five years on
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Damen Yachting completes two-year refit of superyacht Moonstone
The 79.2m steel yacht has undergone a significant transformation
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WRF issues net-zero roadmap for the superyacht sector by 2050
New roadmap sets quantified environmental targets with five-year increments
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Van der Valk launches 35m Lalabe, set for Cannes debut
The Dutch yard’s new superyacht will make its first international appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September
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Domani eyes brighter horizons after industry setbacks
Lean structure and fixed cost base help Belgian shipyard navigate hard times
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EU boating, fishing lobbies jointly seek more lawmaking influence
EBI and the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association form strategic partnership to promote sustainability
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EBI expands membership, elects new leadership
Robert Marx (VMWD) re-appointed president for a second mandate