South Korea
Hanwha Ocean has officially commenced construction of its Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) with a steel-cutting ceremony.
[Read more…] about Steel cutting ceremony for WTIV Hanwha OceanFull-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 RiserMarco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV deal
CSOVs
Singapore-based company Marco Polo Marine has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the deployment of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) in the Asia-Pacific region.
[Read more…] about Marco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV dealSLB OneSubsea awarded umbilical contract by Eni
Indonesia
SLB OneSubsea has been awarded a contract by Eni North Ganal to deliver a steel tube umbilical system for the Kutei North Hub field development project offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
[Read more…] about SLB OneSubsea awarded umbilical contract by EniInnovative 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 testingNew cable storage and offshore service hub for Baltic region
Sweden
WIND Group announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Smålandshamnar to establish a dedicated cable storage and offshore service yard in the Port of Oskarshamn, Sweden.
[Read more…] about New cable storage and offshore service hub for Baltic regionCause of Danish wind vessel collision revealed
Collision
A ‘lack of situational awareness’ caused a wind turbine blade-carrying vessel to collide with another vessel in the Port of Esbjerg last month, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s parent company Bonheur has revealed.
[Read more…] about Cause of Danish wind vessel collision revealedPacifico seals MOUs to build Jindo OWP supply chain
South Korea
Pacifico Energy Korea signed memorandums of understanding for cooperation with three offshore wind supply chain companies located in the Gwangyang Bay area of Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan City.
[Read more…] about Pacifico seals MOUs to build Jindo OWP supply chainNew state-of-the-art burial tool
Prysmian
Prysmian has put into operation a brand-new burial tool – the latest generation heavy-duty plough – used for burying submarine cables deep under the seabed.
[Read more…] about New state-of-the-art burial toolVan Oord and Sumitomo sign framework agreement with SSEN Transmission
HVDC
SSEN Transmission and the Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord consortium have signed a long-term framework agreement to support the delivery of future high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission infrastructure across northern Scotland.
[Read more…] about Van Oord and Sumitomo sign framework agreement with SSEN Transmission