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HD Hyundai Groupâs Next-Gen Autonomous Tech Reaches Certification Milestone
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle (AiP) for VesselWise, a next-generation autonomous technology for optimizing propulsion to improve fuel efficiency and enhance operational stability.The technology was developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) for LNG carriers.HD Hyundai Group says VesselWise aims to optimize the performance of critical machineryâŚ
Poseidon Jackup JV Targets North American Modular Jack-Up Market
Combifloat Group of the Netherlands and Poseidon Barge of the United States, with the backing of Marine Equipment Solutions (MES), have launched a new joint venture (JV) under the name of Poseidon Jackup to bring âworld-classâ modular jack-up technology to North America.The partnership will offer Jones Act compliant solutions tailored to the needs of U.S. and Canadian marine contractors.Poseidon Jackup introduces purpose-builtâŚ
DEME Secures Work at German Offshore Wind Cluster
Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has secured a contract to carry out the transport and installation works for the inter-array cables for the Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm in Germany.DEME deemed the contract sizeable, meaning its value is between $58 million and $176 million.The Nordseecluster is a joint offshore wind project of RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%).
OS Energy to Equip New Vessels with Sonardyne's SPRINT-Nav DP System
Offshore service provider OS Energy has adopted Sonardyneâs SPRINT-Nav DP dynamic positioning (DP) reference system to support its marine renewable energy projects in the North and Baltic Seas. SPRINT-Nav DP will enable OS Energy to maintain DP integrity, even in shallow water and GNSS-compromised environments that are increasingly characteristic of offshore wind construction and maintenance activities.
ABS Greenlights HD KSOEâs LNG and Ethane Cargo Handling Systems
ABS has granted two approvals in principle (AIP) for advanced cargo handling systems designed for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and ethane carriers, developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE).The subcooling refrigeration system is a key advancement in cargo temperature management for LNG carriers.Unlike conventional systems that rely on a single gaseous refrigerant, the subcooling system utilizes a mixed refrigerant of both gas and liquidâŚ
ABS Approves Ammonia Vent Gas Treatment System Design
An advanced design of an ammonia vent treatment system from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR).The ammonia vent treatment system integrates compact scrubbers to treat ammonia fuel, which can escape during the purging process, to maintain safe concentration levels before discharge through the vent mast. HD KSOE says this design also minimizes wastewater production.
Vard Delivers Windward Offshoreâs First CSOV
Windward Offshore has taken delivery of its first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Athens, built by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard.The vessel represents a major milestone on Windward Offshoreâs growth path and marks the companyâs entry into operations with its dedicated CSOV fleet.The Windward Athens is designed to support installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities in offshore wind farms.Measuring 87.5 meters in length with a 19.5-meter beamâŚ
Jan De Nul Orders Largest Rock Installation Vessel to Protect Subsea Infrastructure
Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has ordered a rock installation vessel, specifically built to strengthen the protection of offshore energy and subsea data infrastructure.The vessel, named George W. Goethals, will be the companyâs largest rock installation ship to date, with a carrying capacity of 37,000 tonnes. It will be equipped with ultra-low emission technology and engines capable of running on biofuel and green methanol.According to Jan De NulâŚ
DeepOcean Gets Offshore Installation Job at Equinorâs Norwegian Fields
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a SIMOPRO â simultaneous marine operation and production â installation contract by Equinor on the Norwegian continental shelf.DeepOceanâs scope of work entails SIMOPRO installation work on both the Åsgård and Visund fields. The company will undertake onshore project management, engineering and procurement services as well as offshore operations.AâŚ
Aesen, DOC JV Targets Subsea Cable Logistics
Aesen Pte. Ltd. (Aesen) and Dutch Offshore Contractors Holdings B.V. (DOC) formed Aesen DOC Cable Logistics Pte. Ltd., a joint venture to address the growing global demand for subsea cable transport, storage and logistics solutions.With global electrification and offshore wind expansion accelerating, demand for high-voltage subsea cables is surging, and the joint venture aims to address critical industry gaps such as supply bottlenecksâŚ
Schottel Expands Market Presence with New UK Subsidiary
German propulsion specialist Schottel has established a new subsidiary in the United Kingdom to strengthen its market presence in Britain and Ireland and expand customer support.Schottel UK will primarily focus on newbuild and retrofit sales, aiming to provide on-site support and tailored assistance for designers, builders and owners throughout the specification and procurement process.While Schottel UK will mainly focus on newbuild and retrofit projects, aftersales support in the U.K.
Boskalisâ Blue Marlin Transporting âColossalâ FPU for Congo LNG Project
Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis has engaged its heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin to move a recently converted floating production unit (FPU) to Angola, ahead of its deployment at Congoâs first natural gas liquefaction project.The cargo, formerly one of the largest semi-submersible drilling rigs of its generation, has been converted into an FPU is currently en route to Angola on Blue Marlin vessel.Even though the 80-by-68-meter, 41,000-ton structure is five meters wider than the 63-me
Wilson Sons Launches New Tug Simulator Training Center in Brazil
Shipping and logistics firm Wilson Sons has opened new facilities at its Training Centre and Towage Operations Centre in Santos, São Paulo, including a tugboat manoeuvre simulator designed to improve operating safety, efficiency and sustainability.This simulator will train the company's captains and maritime workers on safety procedures and cutting-edge technology for its fleet of over 80 tugboatsâŚ
Uncertainty Reduces New Oil and Gas Investment
Several news items this week highlight the potential consequences of uncertainty in the energy market.Fugro scrapped its annual outlook and announced further job cuts, citing an impact from project delays. The company said that projects in the offshore wind and oil and gas markets would be delayed into 2026 and their scope cut back, resulting in an estimated 100 million euros ($117.5 million) impact on its revenue."The previously anticipated 20% revenue growth is no longer realisticâŚ
Aker Solutions Reaches New Heights with Autonomous Drones Inspection Ops
Aker Solutions has become the first company in Europe to secure certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, further advancing autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sitesFull BVLOS certification enables Aker Solutions to conduct autonomous operations alongside manned helicopters and aircraft, one of the most advancedâŚ
Ørsted Picks Port of Tyne to Support Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed a lease agreement for up to 100,000 square meters at the Port of Tyne, one of the UKâs major deep-sea ports, to support the development of its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.The site, located at Tyne Clean Energy Park in South Shields, will be fundamental to the construction and completion of the 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, which, once complete, is expected to be the worldâsâŚ
Compute Maritime Spearheads AI-Driven Crew Transfer Vessel Project in UK
Compute Maritime, a London-based deep tech company and the developer of the worldâs first generative AI tool for ship design, has taken charge of the U.K.-funded GenDSOM project to develop the next generation crew transfer vessel (CTV) with generative AI and additive manufacturing.The $940,000 (£700,000) project is funded by the UK Governmentâs Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition program, and aside from Compute MaritimeâŚ
Cadeler Welcomes First A-Class Offshore Wind Jack-Up Vessel to its Fleet
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has taken delivery of its first A-class wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), Wind Ally, designed to transport up to six sets of XXL monopile foundations per round trip.Wind Ally has become the ninth vessel on the water in Cadelerâs growing fleet of next-generation WTIVs. After the scheduled mobilization, the vessel will headdirectly into operationsâŚ
DEME JV Secures T&I Job at Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan
DEME, through its Taiwanese joint venture CDWE with CSBC Corporation, has secured a contract for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, covering the transport and installation of 35 foundations and the offshore substation, as well as the scour protection works.DEME will deploy several vessels from its fleet, including the floating offshore installation vessel Green Jade, owned and operated byâŚ
Seatrium Expands Offshore Collaboration with Cochin Shipyard
Seatrium Offshore Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard (CSL), Indiaâs largest shipbuilder and ship repairer, to strengthen cooperation in the offshore sector across India and Asia.The partnership will focus on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects for clients with operations in Asia.The two companies will also explore opportunities to expand into other key offshore markets in the region.Winston ChengâŚ
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