News and press releases
Niestern Sander is proud to share the latest developments, milestones, and stories from across our company. From innovative shipping and offshore projects to sustainable logistics solutions, our news page keeps you informed about everything happening within our shipyard.
Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander awarded steel works for methanol conversion ‘Fugro Pioneer’
Royal Niestern Sander was awarded the steel work scope in the methanol conversion of the ‘Fugro Pioneer’. In December 2023, the multi-purpose survey vessel arrived at the shipyard’s dock location in the port of Delfzijl. In the upcoming weeks, the first steps will be made in the world’s first methanol conversion project.
Niestern Sander announces 5th EasyMax vessel
Royal Niestern Sander shipyard and Wagenborg Shipping have come to an agreement to start the construction of another 14.000 DWT EasyMax vessel. This fifth vessel in the EasyMax series is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025.
EasyMax 4 Construction Launches with Steel Cutting Ceremony
Niestern Sander Shipyard is proud to announce the initiation of the construction process for the EasyMax 4, a groundbreaking multipurpose vessel. Recently, a steel cutting ceremony marked the beginning of this project, set to be delivered and operational by 2024.
Change of management at shipyard Niestern Sander
Recently, a management change has taken place at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. As of March 2023 mr. Fokke Jan Botke has taken over the managing director position of Jan Doorduin.
Niestern Sander supports sustainability ambitions Samskip by installing a Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) system
Recently shipyard Royal Niestern Sander welcomed the 'Samskip Innovator' to install a Carbon Capture and Utilization system at the dock location in the port of Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
Repair project mv Helge proceeds according plan
The repair of the mv Helge, which was collided in September last year, is progressing according to plan. The steel repairs are 80% complete. The steel repairs of the wheelhouse including the bridge wing, repair of the boat deck and the accommodation and the repair of the side tanks plus the bilge have been fully repaired and restored to their original (new-built) condition.
