Wind Energy – Export Cables
Together with Hellenic Cables, Jan de Nul just signed an export cable contract for Baltyk II & III offshore wind farms in the Polish zone of the Baltic Sea.
[Read more…] about Export cables for Baltyk II & IIIStatkraft CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen to step down
General – CEO Leaves Statkraft
CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen has informed the Board of Directors of Statkraft that he wishes to step down after almost 14 years of leading the company.
[Read more…] about Statkraft CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen to step downMcGuire’s Offshore Wind Expediting Act signed by Governor Newsom
Wind Energy – SB 286 Became Law
Senate President Designee Mike McGuire’s groundbreaking legislation to expedite offshore wind development to help meet the Golden State’s long-term electricity demand and nation-leading climate goals has been signed into law by Governor Newsom from California.
[Read more…] about McGuire’s Offshore Wind Expediting Act signed by Governor NewsomGulf Island resolves MPSV litigation
General – Litigation
Gulf Island Shipyards has resolved its lawsuit with Hornbeck Offshore Services, relating to the construction of two multi-purpose supply vessels (MPSV).
[Read more…] about Gulf Island resolves MPSV litigationVoltaire installs first wind turbines at Dogger Bank
Wind Energy – Dogger Bank
Jan De Nul Group’s newest jack-up installation vessel Voltaire recently installed her very first offshore wind turbine at Dogger Bank.
[Read more…] about Voltaire installs first wind turbines at Dogger BankCDWE selected Seatools for another project offshore Taiwan
Wind Energy – PPT for Hai Long
CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) from Taiwan contracted Seatools from the Netherlands for the design, engineering, installation, and commissioning of the metrology and hydraulic system of the Pre-Piling Template (PPT) for the Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan.
[Read more…] about CDWE selected Seatools for another project offshore TaiwanBOP appointed Bérénice Crabs as Secretary General
General – Appointment
Starting the 1th of October 2023, Bérénice Crabs took up her position as Secretary General of the Belgian Offshore Platform (BOP).
She succeeds Annemie Vermeylen, who held this position for ten years.
As former Secretary General of Estela (European Solar Thermal Electricity Association) and Synergrid, Bérénice Crabs has in-depth knowledge of both the challenges of the energy transition and the management of sector federations.
The Board of Directors would like to thank Annemie for her work and efforts to develop BOP into a strong and reliable sector federation.
New Senior Vice President/Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall
General – Appointment
Martijn Hagens has been appointed new Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall.
[Read more…] about New Senior Vice President/Head of Business Area Markets at VattenfallCharter Stril Explorer
General – Charter
DOF announced entering a charter for the Stril Explorer owned by Simon Møkster Shipping.
[Read more…] about Charter Stril ExplorerCMI purchases first subsea tracked trenching vehicle
General – Trenching Vehicle
Caldwell Marine International (CMI) is pleased to announce it has contracted with Royal IHC Offshore Energy to manufacture a new ‘Surface Fed Amphibious Hi-Traq Jetter’ specifically for CMI’s requirements.
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