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21 Feb 2024

Almaco Completes Two Projects for Carnival Jubilee

Source: Almaco

In October 2023, Almaco successfully delivered a project for the newbuild Carnival Jubilee at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. The catering project consisted of a full visual turnkey delivery of all the ship’s provision stores.Additionally, Almaco supported the yard with manpower for work consisting of fixed furniture installation in over 1,000 cabins. This second project was delivered in December 2023.Meyer Werft and Carnival Cruises chose Almaco to plan, design, build, supply and commission all the provision areas onboard Carnival Jubilee.

13 Dec 2021

Exxon Proposing to Build Supply Base for Guyana Project

Liza Unity will be Guyana's second FPSO in production. It recently reached the country's waters - Image Credit: SBM Offshore

Exxon Mobil Corp outlined a major new investment in Guyana amid government calls for delivering economic benefits to residents from deepwater oil and gas discoveries helping turn the South American nation into an oil powerhouse.A coming onshore supply base will expand jobs and boost local fabrication for future projects starting with its fourth production unit, Exxon's president for Guyana Alistair Routledge said in remarks late Thursday. It will bring total investment in Guyana to $30 billion…

30 Oct 2019

OP/ED: Offshore Wind

Nicolette Nye, Vice President of Communications and Member Development of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) in Washington, DC.

Set to Soar, Taking Offshore Support Industry With it.Offshore energy development is opening a new front in the United States -- the Atlantic seaboard, with strong winds, a shallow continental shelf and a proximity to dense population centers is driving strong interest in offshore wind development. The offshore oil and gas supply chain stands to benefit in a big way from billions in coming investment. In fact, it is already playing a role. Companies in the Gulf of Mexico, which traditionally support the offshore oil and gas sector…

01 Apr 2019

$70bln Offshore Wind Opportunity to US Supply Chain

America's burgeoning offshore wind industry, which is projected to generate nearly 20 gigawatts (GW) of clean, cost-competitive power in seven East Coast states by 2030, presents a nearly $70 billion CAPEX revenue opportunity to businesses in the U.S. offshore wind supply chain.The Special Initiative on Offshore Wind (SIOW), in conjunction with the Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has announced the publication of a new report detailing the opportunities businesses in the U.S. offshore wind supply chain, which projected the United States’ offshore wind is projected to generate nearly 20 GW of clean, cost-competitive power in seven East Coast states by 2030.Among key industry components required for such a utility-scale build-out of U.S.

15 Apr 2014

New Joint Venture Targets Nuclear Industry

International maritime logistics expert Cory Logistics, part of Braemar Shipping Services plc, has formed a joint venture with universal supply chain specialist Navarm Limited to create a single source provider for a full suite of maritime and land based services for the nuclear new build industry. Based in Somerset, U.K., Cory-Navarm will serve the nuclear industry, particularly in the West Country where EDF Energy is developing the Hinkley Point C power station, and other energy-related projects with a need for maritime and land-based services.

14 Jan 2013

Russian PSV Icebreaker Named, Yards to Build More

President Putin Aboard Icebreaker: Photo credit Presidential News Service

President Vladimir Putin names icebreaking platform supply vessel 'Vitus Bering' & Russian shipbuilders sign newbuild contracts. Modern multipurpose vessels of the Vitus Bering series will conduct year-round deliveries of personnel, goods and expendable supplies to oil production platforms. In particular, it is planned to use this type of icebreaker to ensure the smooth operation of Sakhalin-1 oil platforms in the Arkutun-Dagi field in the Sea of Okhotsk. The lead ship of the series was named after Vitus Bering, an explorer and officer in the Russian Navy.

24 Jan 2001

Bollinger To Build Supply Boat Trio

Bollinger Shipyards has commenced construction of three 145 ft. (44.1 m) supply/utility boats for Bordelon Marine - doubling the number of OSVs for the Lockport-based operator. The new vessels, all of which will hold the namesake of a Bordelon family member, will be known as Wes Bordelon, Terry Bordelon and Bunny Bordelon. Scott Theriot, executive vice president New Construction of Bollinger said, "These new 145's are truly all-purpose and continue to meet and exceed industry requirements. The 145 footers will each have a beam of 36 ft. (10.9 m) and a maximum draft of 12 ft. (3.6 m) - normal operating draft will be eight ft. (2.4 m) They will be Powered by a pair of Cummins KTA-38MO diesel engines rated at 750-bhp at 1…

10 May 2007

Aker Yards to Build Supply Vessels for Nordcapital

Aker Yards has signed a contract with Nordcapital, Germany, to deliver two UT-776 CD Platform supply vessels. The total value of the contract is approximately $112.6m. The hulls for the vessels will be built at Aker Yards in Romania, and outfitted at Aker Yards in Norway. Delivery of the vessels is scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2009 and 1st quarter of 2010. The contract also includes an option for two similar vessels for delivery in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2010.

27 Mar 2007

Aker Yards to Build Supply Vessel

Aker Yards has signed a contract with GDV Shipping AS in Arendal, Norway, to deliver one Aker PSV/ROV 06CD Platform supply vessel. The total value of the contract is approximately $65.5m. The hull for the vessel will be built in Romania and outfitted in Norway. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2009. The contract also includes an option for a similar vessel for delivery in the 2nd quarter of 2010. Aker Yards has delivered, or have under construction, 28 vessels of own design.

17 Nov 2006

Aker Yards to Build Supply Vessel for Island Offshore

Aker Yards has signed a contract with Island Offshore in Ulsteinvik, Norway to deliver one UT 776 CD Platform supply vessel. The total value of the contract is approximately $48.9m. This is the 23rd contract between the ship owner Island Offshore and Aker Yards. The hull for the vessel will be built in Romania and outfitted at Aker Yards, Brevik. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for July 2009.

27 Mar 2006

Aker Yards to Build Supply Vessels for Farstad

UT 751 E platform supply rendering Aker Yards has signed a contract with Farstad Supply AS, a company within Farstad Shipping ASA in Ålesund, Norway, to deliver one UT 751 E platform supply vessel and one UT 712 L anchor handling tug supply vessel. The total value of the contract is approx NOK 570 million. This is the 18th and 19th contract between the shipowner Farstad Shipping and Aker Yards. The hulls for the vessels will be built in Romania and outfitted at Aker Yards, Brevik. Delivery of the vessels are scheduled for December 2007 and March 2008.

02 Apr 2003

Feature:Tidewater Upgrades the Fleet

With over 550 vessels in service, Tidewater, Inc., is by far the world's largest offshore oil service operator. Headquartered in New Orleans, La., Tidewater operates wherever offshore oil and gas is found. While the industry has undergone a slow down in 2002-03, Tidewater is confident that current trends indicate business will improve and the company has been upgrading its fleet of vessels to meet customer needs. "We have a very strong balance sheet," said Stephen Dick, Executive Vice President of operations for North America, North Sea and West Africa for the company. "We have been moving aggressively in the area of new vessel construction, especially U.S. flagged supply boats and crew/supply vessels," Dick added.