Construction work on the new Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) ‘Prosperous 1’ for Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan was completed on schedule, followed by a naming ceremony in Yilan County. [Read more…] about Locally built CTV launched in Taiwan
OHT enters Turbine Installation Market
Today OHT from Norway announced its entry into the offshore Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation sector, having entered into a binding Heads of Agreement with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in Jiangsu, China for the construction of two WTG installation vessels with options for a further two units. [Read more…] about OHT enters Turbine Installation Market
Prysmian’s new cable-laying vessel, hull launched by Vard Marine
Prysmian and Vard Tulcea shipyard in Romania achieved the planned launching date of the most prestigious Cable Laying Vessel, Leonardo da Vinci’s Hull. [Read more…] about Prysmian’s new cable-laying vessel, hull launched by Vard Marine
Final Investment Decision for Green Jade
Following the signing of the early works agreement in April 2020, CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) has now taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the construction of Green Jade. [Read more…] about Final Investment Decision for Green Jade
Geo Ranger successfully performed sea trials
Geo Plus’s hydrographic survey vessel Geo Ranger successfully performed her sea trials on the river Ems. [Read more…] about Geo Ranger successfully performed sea trials
‘Superfeeder’ design offers Jones Act solution for offshore wind developers
A Louisiana-based offshore services firm and naval architects plan to build a new ‘Superfeeder’ class of vessel to provide offshore wind energy developers a Jones Act-compliant system for transporting turbine components from U.S. ports to installation sites. [Read more…] about ‘Superfeeder’ design offers Jones Act solution for offshore wind developers
Awilco Drilling terminates rig order with Keppel
Awilco Drilling cancelled a semi-submersible rig order with rig builder Keppel due to breaches under the construction contract. [Read more…] about Awilco Drilling terminates rig order with Keppel
World’s first shallow draft ice-breaking walk to work vessel
Royal Niestern Sander and a joint-venture between Mercury Sakhalin and Pola have signed an agreement for the construction of the world’s first shallow draft ice-breaking walk to work vessel. [Read more…] about World’s first shallow draft ice-breaking walk to work vessel
Steel cut for Voltaire
The construction of Jan De Nul’s offshore jack-up installation vessel Voltaire has kicked off at the Cosco Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) in China with a steel cutting ceremony. [Read more…] about Steel cut for Voltaire
Royal IHC awarded order for water injection dredger
Royal IHC was awarded a contract for the design and build of a water injection dredger for the North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) at the beginning of 2020. [Read more…] about Royal IHC awarded order for water injection dredger
