TU Delft makes digital copy of the ocean
A new Horizon Europe project, led by TU Delft, brings together international partners to investigate how climate change affects the marine environment.
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Windassist
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Windassist
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Nature
Arctic shipping on the political radar
The completion of a direct shipping route between China and Europe via the Northern Sea Route is being touted as a way to help the UK “reconfigure its trading relationships and strengthen global connectivity”.
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Sailors and scientists teaming up for ocean discovery
During the vibrant Sail Amsterdam Festival, members of the Fair Winds Collective joined forces to take part in a hands-on PlanktoScope workshop, led by the team from SOOP (Shaping an Ocean of Possibilities).
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China ratifies ban on illegal fishing
News, but not for us? Not when you consider that the global ecosystem depends almost entirely on ocean biodiversity. That the world’s largest fishing fleet is now being restricted is news to every sailor.
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Ocean currents in the news
Both the current affairs columns on TV and Weekblad Schuttevaer reported reports on sea currents and wind areas. The Zeepo editors explain.
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A whale of a day
As often as possible, we report on the sailing adventures of the cargo brigantine Tres Hombres. Giulia, the cook, is a passionate reporter. In her latest blog, she writes about the return voyage from Dominca.
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Freak waves North Sea more elusive than thought
Sample waves in the North Sea are proving more difficult to fathom than thought. German researchers discovered that these giant waves appear more frequently and unexpectedly than previously believed.
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Sea Ranger Service to be expanded
The past year was a turning point for the Sea Ranger Service, marked by new milestones, significant recognitions and a growing impact in all areas of the mission. A look back at the highlights of 2024.
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Historic first: Cruise ship reaches Pool of Inaccessibility
Ponant’s ice-strengthened expedition cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot has become the first ship to reach the Inaccessible Arctic, a major milestone in polar navigation.
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Scientific expedition on Galapagos calls for more nature conservation
A group of researchers is re-enacting Charles Darwin’s historic 1831 voyage of discovery. In doing so, they are drawing attention to climate change and overfishing, among other issues. The DARWIN200 journey surveyed native species in the Galapagos Islands.
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