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.
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.
Niestern Sander signs contract for conversion project multipurpose offshore vessel
Royal Niestern Sander has been awarded a contract for the conversion of a multipurpose offshore vessel by Wagenborg Offshore. This custom-made and specialized offshore vessel will support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the southern North Sea.
Niestern Sander Ship Repair welcomes mv Helge
On Tuesday morning 15th November the mv Helge arrived at the repair yard of Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. Here, the general cargo vessel managed by MF Shipping in Delfzijl, will be repaired in the upcoming months. Following a collision with another vessel in the German Bight, the mv Helge has serious (water) damage.
LNG conversion "Münsterland" successfully completed
Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander recently successfully completed the LNG conversion project of the passenger vessel Münsterland. The ship has been put back into service by AG Ems on the service to Borkum
