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Vard Electro's SeaQ Comms System Selected for CSOV Duo

Feb 21, 2023

Norwegian marine electrical systems Vard Electro will supply its SeaQ Communication system onboard two construction service operation vessels (CSOVs) being built by Ulstein for end client Olympic. Vard Electro signed the contract with Ulstein…

Eneti's Seajacks Lands New Jack-up Vessel Contract

Feb 21, 2023

Seajacks, a division of Eneti that provides offshore installation services, has won a contract for one of its jack-up vessels.Eneti said Tuesday that the contract was in northwest Europe. The contract, with an unnamed client, is for 41 to 53 days…

Argeo Searcher Conversion, Rigging Completed

Feb 21, 2023

Argeo’s subsea vessel, Argeo Searcher, has completed a rigorous conversion and shakedown program and is now, fully equipped with both SeaRaptor AUV’s, ready to enter commercial AUV operations aligning with expanding backlog of projects.A versatile…

Strategic Marine, HST Marine Pen MoU for Construction of Three CTVs

Feb 21, 2023

Aluminium vessel builder Strategic Marine has signed a memorandum of understanding with Purus Wind’s UK-based crew transfer vessel owner HST Marine, to build three Brevity-class crew transfer vessels. The agreement binds the two parties to negotiations…

Offshore Wind: Uptime's Gangways for Diamond SOV

Feb 20, 2023

James Fisher and Sons plc and Uptime International have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner for the use of motion compensated gangways in the development of the pioneering Ulstein SX221 Diamond SOV. The duo said that the agreement…

Merced Capital Acquires Offshore Construction Firm Telford Offshore. New CEO Named

Feb 20, 2023

Merced Capital has completed the acquisition of Dubai-based offshore construction vessel owner and service provider Telford Offshore.Telford Offshore, which offers offshore consturction and pipelaying services, said that as part of the transaction…

Equinor Extends Charter for Island Offshore's Supply Vessel

Feb 17, 2023

The Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has given a longer-term charter to the Island Commander offshore supply vessel.The vessel, which is owned by Island Offshore, is currently on spot assignment for the same company.The 2009-built offshore…

Norway: Project Launched to Develop Offshore Charging Solutions for Offshore Wind Vessels

Feb 17, 2023

A project aimed developing a solution to charge offshore vessels' batteries in the offshore wind farms was officially launched at a kick-off ceremony in Ålesund, Norway on Thursday.The project, called the Ocean Charger will be lead by Vard, with its sister companies Seaonics and Vard Electro…

Japan: MOL, MOLMEC to Launch More Offshore Wind Training Courses as ClassNK Approval Granted

Feb 17, 2023

Japanese firms Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and MOL Marine & Engineering Co (MOLMEC) have been granted basic approval from ClassNK for two new training courses related to offshore wind power generation. The courses, for power cable laying and anchor handling training…

Bourbon and Horizon Join Forces to Provide Offshore Vessel Services in North Sea and Canada

Feb 16, 2023

Bourbon and Horizon Maritime have created a new joint venture that will offer marine services and operations in the North Sea and Canadian offshore markets.Incorporated in Norway, the new company is called Bourbon Horizon, and, according to a press release issued Thursday…

Siemens Gamesa Charters NYK CTV for Japanese Offshore Wind Farm

Feb 16, 2023

Siemens Gamesa and the Japanese shipping and logistics company NYK have signed a time charter contract for a crew transfer vessel (CTV) that will be used at an offshore wind farm in Japan.The CTV will be owned by NYK and managed by Hokkaido-based Hokuyo Kaiun Co…

Equinor Charters Havila Shipping's Platform Supply Vessel

Feb 15, 2023

Norwegian oil firm Equinor has chartered Havila Shipping's Havila Clipper platform supply vessel.Havila Shipping said Wednesday that the contract was for six months. Equinor will have two 2-month extension options after the expiration of the six-month charter…

Solstad Offshore Delivers Normand Jarl Vessel to New Owner

Feb 15, 2023

Solstad Offshore's subsidiary, Normand Ships, has completed the sale and delivery of the construction support vessel Normand Jarl to its new owner.Solstad Offshore first announced it had agreed to sell its 2013-built construction support vessel Normand Jarl in December 2022…

ASSO Subsea Charters Rem Offshore's New CSOV

Feb 14, 2023

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Rem Offshore has secured a charter contract with ASSO Subsea for its newbuild CSOV Rem Power.The vessel will support the construction phase of offshore wind farms, providing welfare and transfer services to personnel…

Østensjø Rederi to Manage, Operate Hyundai's Edda Fortis Flotel

Feb 14, 2023

After canceling its order for the vessel years ago, Østensjø Rederi has now announced that it will manage and operate the flotel Edda Fortis.The Norwegian offshore vessel operator, through its subsidiary Edda Accommodation ordered the Edda Fortis from the Hyundai shipyard in 2013…

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