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ESVAGT Develops Larger Transfer Vessel

Aug 28, 2023

Danish partners ESVAGT and Hvide Sande Shipyard are collaborating to create larger and stronger transfer boats, with room to transport more technicians and cargo for the offshore wind industry.Many years ago, ESVAGT introduced safe transfer…

Offshore Wind: US Shipbuilders Answering the Call

Aug 24, 2023

It’s a big deal when a U.S. president visits an American shipyard, and these trips always send a message. When President Obama spoke at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding in 2013, he warned of the consequences of sequestration. President Trump’s 2020 speech at Fincantieri Marinette Marine touted a $5…

Talos Inks Three-year Deal with Subsea 7 for US Gulf Projects

Aug 23, 2023

Subsea 7 has signed a three-year strategic partnership with Talos Energy to deliver commercial solutions for subsea engineering, construction and installation projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate…

Shipyard Capacity: A Brake on Decarbonization?

Aug 22, 2023

The IMO’s latest crunch meeting in early July may not have aligned global shipping with mid-century targets established in the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, its 2023 Strategy indicates a clear direction of travel. Energy supplies by sea are…

NOIA Unhappy About Rice Whale Protection Recommendations

Aug 21, 2023

National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito has said that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issue of a Notice to Lessees (NTL) with recommended restrictions on ongoing industry activities within the expanded…

WSG Energy Services Records Several FPSO Asia Pacific Project Wins

Aug 21, 2023

WSG Energy Services (WSGES) in Singapore has secured multiple contract wins on Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel projects with a combined value in excess of at $10m.WSG was commissioned by Yinson Production to assist on the upgrade and conversion of FPSO Atlanta…

“Game-changing” CSOV in Norway

Aug 21, 2023

Offshore Engineer was recently in Norway to learn more about the newly launched Construction Service Operation Vessel REM Power, and of particular interest for this magazine edition, of its crane.The vessel's owner REM Offshore is a Norwegian company…

Mega Machine Deep Driller: JOIDES Resolution

Aug 21, 2023

The JOIDES Resolution embarks on Expedition 395 to understand the impacts of mantle plumes on deep ocean currentsThe world’s oceans, still largely unexplored, remain a treasure trove for scientists and researchers alike. Physical, chemical and…

Ampelmann Inks Second Contract for New Ulstein CSOVs

Aug 21, 2023

Dutch offshore access provider Ampelmann announced it has signed a new contract to build two more W-type systems for Ulstein, on behalf of one of Germany’s major shipowners. This is Ampelmann's second contract with Ulstein to provide an integrated gangway system on two new vessels…

Gardline Wins Geophysical Pipeline Survey in UK North Sea

Aug 17, 2023

Hartshead Resources and its joint venture partner Rockrose Energy have awarded a contract for a geophysical pipeline survey for the Anning and Somerville fields in the UK North Sea to Gardline.The contract award comes after a competitive tender and subsequent technical and commercial bid evaluation…

Red Rock Installs 40T AHC Offshore Crane on Astro Aquila Vessel

Aug 17, 2023

Norwegian offshore crane supplier Red Rock said Wednesday it had successfully commissioned a 'highly advanced' 40T AHC Offshore Crane on an offshore vessel for a client in UAE. 'Overload test and functional tests were done with client and Class Society present…

Artemis Technologies Unveils 'Revitalized' Crew Transfer Vessel

Aug 16, 2023

Artemis Technologies on Thursday announced what it described as 'the latest evolution' of the Artemis EF-12 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and daughter craft, featuring a revitalized design that, the company says, raises the bar for crew comfort and operational excellence during offshore missions…

Anchor Handler Construction: What to Expect as Floating Wind Picks Up

Aug 16, 2023

A fleet of newbuild specialized anchor handlers will be required to help build up the emerging floating offshore wind industry. But since the industry is still in its early days, many unknowns have made it difficult for shipyards and their partners to gear up to build this fleet…

Blue Ocean Transfers: A New Jones Act CTV Player Emerges

Aug 15, 2023

There's a new player in the Jones Act crew transfer vessel (CTV) market: Blue Ocean Transfers (BOT), based on Long Island, N.Y.The McQuilling-Partners-owned company is planning to build a fleet of CTVs to support the U.S. offshore wind industry…

Keel Laid for US' First Plug-in Hybrid SOV

Aug 15, 2023

The keel has been laid for the United States' first plug-in hybrid service operation vessel (SOV) at Edison Chouest Offshore's (ECO) LaShip Shipyard in Houma, La.Louisiana-based ECO has a 10-year charter agreement to operate the SOV for Empire Offshore Wind…

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