Offshore news
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NewsGeodis and Dolfines to develop XXL offshore floating wind lifting device
Geodis, through its subsidiary Sealogis, will support engineering company Dolfines in the adaptation and industrialisation of a Mobile XXL version of the Offshore Heavy Maintenance Enabler (OHME) lifting system.
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CapPro newsEmpire Wind halted
Equinor has halted the offshore construction in waters of the outer continental shelf for the Empire Wind project, which is currently under construction.
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NewsCadeler posts strong 2024 results
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has posted its preliminary financial results for 2024, with revenue up 128 percent on 2023 and EBITDA up 200 percent.
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NewsCombifloat to use Dordrecht terminal to handle modules
Combifloat Systems will use Koninklijke Van der Wees Transporten’s multipurpose terminal in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, for the storage and transhipment of its modules.
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NewsBuss Terminal Eemshaven expands terminal and quay facilities
Buss Terminal Eemshaven in the Netherlands has extended its terminal area and heavy-duty quay.
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NewsCadeler reaffirms position in Polish wind market by signing VRA
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has consolidated its position in the Polish offshore wind market by signing a vessel reservation agreement (VRA) with Ocean Winds.
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NewsKito Crosby to supply offshore crane sheaves for OEM
Kito Crosby has secured a framework agreement with a global OEM to be the exclusive supplier of offshore crane sheaves with a safe working load (SWL) of 20-250 tonnes.
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NewsHeinemann Solutions adds to offerings at Mukran
Renewable energy-related training provider Heinemann Solutions has opened a new site at Mukran port in Sassnitz, Germany, where practice-oriented safety training to Global Wind Organization (GWO) standards will be offered from March 2025.
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NewsMOL and Fukada sign MoU for offshore T&I vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Fukada Salvage & Marine Works have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation on transportation and installation vessels for floating offshore wind turbines.
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NewsKongsberg showcases solutions to enhance floating offshore wind turbine installation
Kongsberg Maritime has revealed a range of innovative methods designed to industrialise the transportation and installation (T&I) of floating offshore wind turbines.
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NewsCadeler secures contracts for newbuild vessel Wind Mover
Offshore installation contractor Cadeler has secured two contracts for its newbuild wind installation vessel, Wind Mover.
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NewsLone assigned upgraded open-top load line
SAL Heavy Lift’s multipurpose vessel Lone has been assigned a new open-top load line, increasing its maximum draught to 8.5 m and raising its deadweight capacity by 3,300 tonnes.
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NewsPOC places 5,000-tonne heavy lift vessel order
Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) has contracted Seatrium to build a 5,000-tonne lift capacity vessel for the Japanese offshore wind energy market.
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NewsNYK and Akita Eisen establish JV
Japan-based NYK and Akita Eisen have formed Japan Offshore Support (JOS), a joint venture that will provide ship maintenance and management services for offshore wind power projects.
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NewsHeerema to build float-over barge for TenneT’s 2 GW offshore platforms
The Netherlands-headquartered Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has signed a contract with TenneT for the delivery of a new float-over barge.
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NewsHavfram orders components from Huisman for wind turbine installation vessels
Netherlands-based Huisman has received an order for the delivery of a travelling load stabilising system, which will be integrated into both of Havfram’s leg encircling cranes that exceed 3,000 tonnes – its NG-20000X-HF wind turbine installation vessels.
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NewsJan De Nul to install subsea export cables off Southern Brittany coast
Offshore marine contractor Jan De Nul, alongside Greece’s Hellenic Cables, will install subsea export cables to connect two future floating wind farms off the coast of Southern Brittany, France.
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NewsDrydocks World expands global renewables and marine projects facility
Drydocks World has opened its multi-million-dollar South Yard expansion, a 75,000 sq m facility devised to improve fabrication capabilities and reaffirm the company’s role in complex global marine and offshore wind energy projects.
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NewsFirst jacket foundation shipped from Port Esbjerg to CVOW
The first jacket foundation for the USA’s largest offshore wind project, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), has been shipped from Port Esbjerg following its fabrication at the Danish port.
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NewsTugdock earns DNV backing for its TSP technology
UK-based Tugdock has been awarded a ‘Statement of Feasibility’ from DNV for its Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP).