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Two lock gates successfully positioned in the Eemshaven basin for testing
Another significant milestone has been reached in the Brunsbüttel lock gate project at Eemshaven. The final two massive lock gates—previously transported from Emden to Eemshaven on the pontoon Wagenborg Barge 11—have now been lifted from the barge and placed in the water for testing. This marks the next phase in a highly complex and carefully orchestrated infrastructure project that highlights Wagenborg’s expertise in heavy transport and lifting operations.
Carbon Destroyer 1 set sail to Esbjerg after successful sea trials
The Carbon Destroyer 1, Europe’s first offshore DP2 CO₂ carrier, has left her home port Delfzijl after she successfully completed two sea trials in the North Sea. With these tests concluded, the vessel moves a decisive step closer to its upcoming deployment to Esbjerg, where it will become part of Project Greensand’s offshore CO₂ storage chain, led by INEOS Energy.
Continued progress on lock gate transports in Emden
This week, another step was taken in the transport of the new lock gates for the port infrastructure project in Brunsbüttel. Following the first controlled RoRo operation in 2025, the second and third gates have now also been driven onto a pontoon in the port of Emden. With this, a phased and carefully engineered operation moves into its next stage.
Great interest in launch of latest Wagenborg new building vessel at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander
On Wednesday 25 February, the latest vessel in Wagenborg’s successful EasyMax series was launched at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. The EasyMax 6 represents the next milestone in a programme that has become a symbol of Dutch maritime expertise, regional craftsmanship, and Wagenborg’s commitment to efficient and sustainable shipping. The launch attracted a wide audience, including dozens of children from the surrounding communities, who were invited to witness this special moment during their spring holiday.
First ring section of next generation fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 transported
On Monday 9 February, the first ring section of Wagenborg’s new generation EasyMax 2.0 vessels was moved outside the construction hall. This marks the first visible step in the assembly of the fuel flex ships currently being built for Wagenborg, following the keel laying of six EasyMax 2.0 vessels earlier this year.
Tugboats assist Thames Highway following fire alert in the North Sea
Wagenborg provided assistance yesterday to the car carrier Thames Highway after a fire broke out on board the vessel. Tugboats Waterstraat and Waterstroom were deployed to safely escort the ship to the port of Emden.
Read more about our work in TIMES magazine
Times #25 (2026)
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Thinking big means checking even the smallest details
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Focusing on the environment: Wadden Sea world heritage
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A conversation with CFO Janneke Hermes about course, continuity and sustainable growth
Times #24 (2025)
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For sure. A retrospect on Delfsail
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Agreement between INEOS and Wagenborg for a CO2 carrier
Times #23 (2024)
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A conversation with Offshore director Edwin de Vries about the new KINGSBORG: “contract-based offshore is the future!”
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125 years of Wagenborg in pictures
