Innovation
Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier have launched Neretek, a next-generation offshore wind foundation company to redefine possibilities of deepwater offshore wind.
[Read more…] about A new chapter for offshore wind has startedFull-scale prototype of Gimbal Joint Riser
Subsea7
In collaboration with Repsol Sinopec Brasil, ExxonMobil Brasil, and Petrobras, Subsea7 has unveiled a full-scale prototype of the Gimbal Joint Riser (GJR).
[Read more…] about Full-scale prototype of Gimbal Joint RiserInnovative decommissioning tool undergoes factory acceptance testing
Vibration Module
The Frequensea Decommissioning Tool has completed factory acceptance testing at steel construction specialist J. van Belzen. Functional and watertightness tests confirmed the tool’s performance and integrity.
[Read more…] about Innovative decommissioning tool undergoes factory acceptance testingFincantieri expands underwater business with four acquisitions
Vertically integrated underwater operator
Fincantieri has acquired Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm.
[Read more…] about Fincantieri expands underwater business with four acquisitionsEnersea launches LNG loading platform for South America
Innovation
Enersea has developed an innovative LNG Loading Platform concept that offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional jetty-based LNG import infrastructure.
[Read more…] about Enersea launches LNG loading platform for South AmericaWINDSPIDER and Seaway7 enter into MoU for collaboration
Innovation
WINDSPIDER and Seaway7 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a potential strategic collaboration aimed at delivering innovative and competitive wind turbine generator (WTG) installation solutions to the offshore wind market.
[Read more…] about WINDSPIDER and Seaway7 enter into MoU for collaborationNext generation floating wind turbine of 50 MW
Wind Energy – Floating Wind
China is breaking new ground in offshore renewable energy by developing a next-generation floating wind turbine with a projected capacity of 50 megawatts (MW).
[Read more…] about Next generation floating wind turbine of 50 MWHelix-Hornbeck merger creates Integrated Offshore Services Company
General – Merger
Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, establishing a premier integrated offshore services company.
[Read more…] about Helix-Hornbeck merger creates Integrated Offshore Services CompanyBoskalis marks first ROV deployment
General – ROV Deployment
Boskalis announces the first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen.
[Read more…] about Boskalis marks first ROV deploymentIndustry first completion of silent monopile installations
General – Silent Installation
Van Oord has installed three monopile foundations using a jetting solution in combination with a vibro lifting tool for the first time at commercial scale.
[Read more…] about Industry first completion of silent monopile installations