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Ecowende, Van Oord Start Eco-Friendly Offshore Works at Hollandse Kust West
Offshore construction has started at the Hollandse Kust West wind farm, where Van Oord and developer Ecowende are installing eco-friendly scour protection designed to improve marine biodiversity.Van Oordâs subsea rock installation vessels Nordnes and Bravenes have been mobilised to lay scour protection around monopile foundations, marking the official start of offshore operations at a wind farm whichâŠ
Aker Solutions, Kongsberg Discovery Partner on Offshore Drone Detection
Aker Solutions and Kongsberg Discovery have teamed up to deploy a drone detection system aimed at protecting offshore infrastructure, beginning with a demonstrator at Aker Solutionsâ site in Stavanger.The system uses Kongsbergâs Drone Detection Radar and is part of a broader plan to roll out surveillance technologies across the North Sea to bolster situational awareness around energy assets and transit lanes.Kongsberg Discovery develops navigationâŠ
Reach Subsea Orders Two More USVs from Kongsberg Maritime
Reach Subsea has exercised the first in a series of exclusive options with Kongsberg Maritime for the delivery of the next two uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), Reach Remote 3 and 4.The contract terms have been mutually agreed and remain confidential between the parties.Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2027, marking a key milestone in Reach Subseaâs USV scaling program.The specifications for Reach Remote 3 and 4 will mirror the first two vesselsâŠ
TotalEnergies Prolongs Stay of Skandi Patagonia CSV in Argentina
TotalEnergies has renewed the contract with the Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group for its Skandi Patagonia construction support vessel (CSV), which will remain on duty in Argentina.The new contract will see the Skandi Patagonia CSV continue with its current client TotalEnergies in Argentina for a period of three years, with two further one-year extension options.The new contract willâŠ
Bureau Veritas Greenlights Ammonia-Powered LR2 Tanker with PEM Fuel Cells
MISC Berhad (MISC) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received the Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for the design of the worldâs first ammonia-fueled LR2 tanker powered by Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology.The AiP from BV confirms the technical feasibility of the concept as well as initial conformity to the applicable rules, industry codesâŠ
DOF Sells 2002-Built AHTS Vessel
Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group has signed an agreement to sell the Skandi Handler anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel.The sale has been made through DOF Groupâs Danish subsidiary DOF Denmark. The company did not disclose the name of the buyer or the value of the transaction.The vessel is planned to be delivered to the new owner in the fourth quarter of 2025.Skandi Handler AHTS vessel is of UT 722 LE design. The vessel is 80 meters long with the breadth of 18 meters.
Allseas Selects Vuyk for Semi-Submersible Design
Offshore industry leader Allseas selected Dutch maritime design house Vuyk Engineering to design its new semi-submersible Heavy Transport Vessel (HTV) âGrand Tourâ. Purpose-designed to support seamless topsides transfers to âPioneering Spiritâ, the vessel represents a major step forward in integrated offshore transport and installation solutions. Built at Guangzhou Shipyard International, the new HTVâŠ
Seatrium Divests US AmFELS Yard for $50.7M
Seatrium has divested its AmFELS Yard located at Brownsville in Texas, in the United States, for a consideration of $50.7 million (S$65 million).The accretive divestment will allow Seatrium to enhance capital and operational efficiencies, while unlocking value from one of its surplus facilities.The asset sale is being executed through Seatriumâs subsidiary, Seatrium AmFELS, which has entered into a binding agreement with Karpower ValleyâŠ
NextGeo Signs Eight-Year Deal with 50Hertz for Seabed Survey Services
Italian offshore services provider Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has signed an eight-year framework agreement with German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz to deliver geotechnical seabed survey services for offshore substations (OSS) projects.Part of the Elia Group, 50Hertz is responsible for the development and operation of the high-voltage power grid across Northern and Eastern Germany.As a result of this agreementâŠ
Asso.subsea Places Order for Next-Gen Trenching Support Vessel
Subsea cable services company Asso.subsea has ordered a next-generation trenching support vessel (TSV) from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Shenzhen Shipyard, scheduled for delivery at the end of 2027.The vessel, named Avra, is the second new building vessel announced in just a few months by Asso.subsea, following the recent revealing of its newest cable laying vessel (CLV) Althea, underscoringâŠ
US Federal Judge Grants Go Ahead for Orsted Offshore Wind Project
Danish offshore wind developer Orsted can restart work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island, a federal judge ruled on Monday, after President Donald Trump's administration halted the project last month.The ruling is a legal setback for Trump, who has sought to block expansion of offshore wind in U.S. waters. It is a palpable victory for Orsted, which has beenâŠ
IMAS Technology Mitigates Risks for USVs
Once a niche technology, Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) are at the center of a transformation in the maritime industry. From offshore surveying and environmental monitoring to defense operations, USVs offer compelling advantages in efficiency, cost reduction, and human safety. However, as these autonomous and remotely operated vessels become more prevalent in our oceans and waterways, they bring uniqueâŠ
Canada Readies for Offshore Wind
Sean Fraser, Canadaâs Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has announced that strategic direction has been given to the CanadaâNova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator as a next step toward realizing Canadaâs first-ever offshore wind project.Fraser made the announcement on behalf of Tim Hodgson, Canadaâs Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Nova Scotia Minister of EnergyâŠ
Next-Gen French OPV with Wind-Assisted Propulsion Starts Taking Shape
The next generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV), featuring hybrid propulsion and wind sails, has started taking shape as the first steel is cut for the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) vessel, designed by the SOCARENAM-MAURIC consortium.On September 18, 2025, the steel cutting ceremony was held for the New Generation Maritime Affairs Patrol Vessel (PAM)âŠ
DEME Orders New Offshore Construction Vessel from China
Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has ordered a new Offshore Construction Vessel (OCV), which will be built by PaxOcean at the Zhoushan shipyard in China.The new OCV will strengthen DEMEâs subsea cable installation capacity to meet the evolving global offshore wind market.Designed for versatility, the vessel will be capable of executing trenching, burial, and cable-laying operationsâŠ
Halt on Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project Unjustified, Developer Says
The owners of Revolution Wind said the Trump administration's reasons for stopping work on its Rhode Island offshore wind farm were "factually incorrect" and only disclosed after it had ordered a halt to the project, according to court documents filed on Thursday.The filing in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is part of a lawsuit brought earlier this month by joint venture partnersâŠ
Yinson Production Nets DNV Approval for New FPSO Hull Design
Yinson Production has received Main Scantling Approval (MSA) from classification society DNV for its Meridian purpose-built floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design.The newly approved Meridian FPSO hull is designed to perform in challenging offshore environments.It merges low carbon innovation with high performance adaptability, engineered to meet the intensifying demands of deepwaterâŠ
Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Windsâ Polish Offshore Wind Farm
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and Ocean Winds.The installation is set to start in 2028 and to continue for approximately four months.
Baker Hughes Inks Multi-Year Petrobras Deal for Offshore Stimulation Vessels
Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year contract with Petrobras to extend deployment of its Blue Marlin and Blue Orca stimulation vessels, supporting offshore oil and gas production in Brazilâs post and pre-salt fields.The award, which followed an open tender, also covers the supply of associated chemicals and services.The vessels will deliver advanced chemical treatments to maximize production in brownfield and greenfield wellsâŠ
Empire Energy Finds Offshore Wind Logistics Partner
Offshore wind services firm Empire Energy and logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel have entered into a partnership to provide integrated solutions for offshore wind developers and OEMs, combining project delivery with global logistics capabilities.The companies said the collaboration will reduce complexity and risk while increasing efficiency across the offshore wind lifecycle, from turbine assembly, commissioning and operations to heavy lift transportâŠ
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BSEE Gears Up for Offshore Wind Oversight
LR Helps Offshore Operators Navigate Tough Technical Hurdles
