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30 Oct 2026

Huisman Gets Crane Supply Order for Siem's Subsea Newbuilds

(Credit: Huisman)

Huisman has secured a contract from Siem Industries to supply four knuckle boom cranes for two offshore subsea construction vessels under construction at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries of the vessels scheduled for 2029 and 2030.The contract covers two 400-tonne knuckle boom cranes with below-deck winches and two 50-tonne auxiliary cranes with deepwater capabilities, Huisman announced on October 29.The cranes will be manufactured at Huisman's production facility in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China, while the vessels are being built at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in Fuzhou.Th

27 Oct 2026

Siem Orders Two Subsea Construction Vessels from China

(Credit: Siem Industries)

Siem Industries has ordered two offshore subsea construction vessels (OSCVs) from Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries scheduled for 2029 and 2030.Each vessel will be equipped with a 400-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) subsea crane and an additional 50-tonne AHC subsea crane to support subsea construction and offshore support operations.The vessels will measure approximately 145 meters in length and 27 meters in beam, with designs developed by Sirius Design…

06 Oct 2026

Normand Maximus CSV Set for $125M Ownership Transfer

(Credit: Solstad Offshore)

Solstad Offshore has exercised an option to purchase the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Maximus for $125 million via its subsidiary, with the acquisition scheduled to be completed in October 2027.Solstad Offshore’s subsidiary Normand Maximus declared the purchase option on October 6, 2026, under a bareboat charter agreement signed with Maximus Shipping in October 2022.The agreement gave Normand Maximus the right to acquire the vessel after five years of chartering, subject to 12 months' advance notice.The bareboat charter will terminate when Maximus Shipping…