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Vard, Inkfish Sign Shipbuilding Contract for New Research Vessel
Vard, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Group and one of the world's leading builders of specialized vessels, has signed a new contract with the US research organization Inkfish for the design and construction of an advanced research vessel. The deal is valued at over USD$233 million (ā¬200 million).The custom-built research vessel, designated Project RV6000, is specifically designed for scientific exploration.
MOL Advances Plans for Offshore Rocket Launch and Recovery Vessel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has moved forward towards commercializing an offshore rocket launch and recovery vessel through a partnership agreement with Innovative Space Carrier (ISC) and Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay.MOLās engagement in space-related business focuses on the offshore launch and recovery of rockets. Aiming for commercialization around 2030, its first step will be to develop a recovery vesselā¦
Solstad Confirms $84M Deal with Petrobras for Normand Turquesa AHTS
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has confirmed a contract with Petrobras for its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Normand Turquesa.The four-year contract, which received board approval, is scheduled to begin in February 2026.The current contract for Normand Turquesa has also been extended by nine months and runs until start of new contract.With the latest contract, worth $84 millionā¦
First Order for Everllence 175D Dual-Fuel Methanol Engine
Everllence has announced the first order for its 175DF-M (dual-fuel methanol) engine for a superyacht currently under construction by an undisclosed European shipyard.Everllenceās scope of supply covers 2 × 12V175DF-M and 1 × 16V175DF-M variable-speed yacht gensets, including methanol fuel-supply systems. Delivery is scheduled for July 2027.The company reports that many customers from the ferry, cruiseā¦
E-CTV Aces Tryouts at Scottish Offshore Wind Farm
Artemis Technologies has demonstrated its latest electric crew transfer vessel (E-CTV) at Vattenfall's Aberdeen offshore wind farm, in partnership with Vattenfall, Tidal Transit, Lloyd's Register and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.The technical demonstration of a dual propulsion, 100% electric Artemis EF-12 CTV at an operational offshore wind farm marks a major milestone, showcasing the culmination of researchā¦
eCap Marine to Provide Fuel Cell Power to European Newbuilds
eCap Marine has secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. The Hamburg-based engineering specialist will deliver hydrogen fuel cell power solutions for bulk carriers for Møre Sjø and short-sea container vessels for Samskip.eCap Marine is one of the very few companies worldwide to have retrofitted a commercial vessel, the offshore supply vessel Coastal Liberty, with hydrogen-powered propulsion.
Hanwha Ocean Floating Turbine Receives ABS Approval
ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean for its new design of a semisubmersible-type floating offshore wind turbine.The design, named WindHive 15-H3, supports 15-megawatt (MW) turbines on three hexagonal columns. ABS completed design reviews based on class and industry requirements.āFloating offshore wind power is set to play a critical role in the worldās future energy landscape, andā¦
First Steel Cut for Rem Offshoreās Third Vard-Built CSOV
The official steel cutting ceremony for the third commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) Vard is building for Rem Offshore has been held in Vietnam earlier in July, marking the start of construction for the vessel set for delivery in late 2026.The first steel for the vessel was cut on July 1 at Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam.The vessel NB 983 is the sister vessel to the NB 948 vessel, named REM Windā¦
Rem Offshore's Zero-Emission Subsea Construction Vessel Hits Water (Video)
Norwegian shipowner Rem Offshore has launched the hull for its dual-fuel methanol energy subsea construction vessel (ESCV) Rem Pioneer in Vietnam, months ahead of schedule.The launch ceremony was held on June 27 at Song Cam shipyard in Vietnam.According to the company, hull construction will continue for a while, and outfitting will begin in the autumn at Myklebust Verft.Rem Pioneer ESCV will be deliveredā¦
Island Offshore Takes Delivery of Revamped Well Intervention Vessel
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has completed the upgrades on Island Offshoreās well intervention vessel Island Wellsaver.The extensive upgrade and maintenance operation project for the Island Wellsaver vessel included the replacement of the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system, installation of winch systems, and general maintentance work.The project has been completed on time and the vessel has been delivered to Island Offshoreā¦
Cochin Teams Up with KSOE
Indiaās Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) that sets the stage for long term cooperation between the two companies. They have agreed to jointly explore newbuilding opportunities in India and abroad and to share technical expertise.KSOE oversees the operations of some of the worldās largest shipyards, including Hyundai Heavy Industriesā¦
Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Showcases Shipwreck Technology at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is proud to bring an extraordinary deep-sea discovery to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. As part of the Future Labs installation, FMHT will showcase the technology behind the historic mission that located Sir Ernest Shackletonās legendary ship, Endurance, beneath Antarcticaās frozen Weddell Sea.Organized and funded by FMHT, the Endurance22 mission not only discovered the wreck in 2022, but also scanned, filmed and digitally preserved it.
Rotra Futura RoRo Vessel Enters Offshore Wind Operations
The Rotra Futura Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessel has entered operations, with the transportation of wind turbine blades from Denmark to the United States.The project supply vessel, specifically designed to handle larger and heavier offshore wind turbine components, collected the 108-meter-long blades at the Port of Aalborg, Denmark, under the supervision of deugro Denmarkās wind experts.The vessel, delivered in late March 2025ā¦
US Coast Guard Icebreaker Shipbuilding Plan Gets a $8.6B Boost
President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' earmarks more than $8.6 billion to increase the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker fleet in the Arctic, where Washington hopes to counter rising Russian and Chinese dominance.The funding includes $4.3 billion for up to three new heavy Coast Guard Polar Security Cutters, $3.5 billion for medium Arctic Security Cutters, and $816 million for procurement of additional light and medium icebreaking cutters.President Trump has been pushing to revive U.S.
Kongsberg Maritime to Equip Tsakos Group's Shuttle Tanker Newbuilds
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply integrated technology packages for nine new Dynamic Positioning (DP) Shuttle Tankers, being built for Greek shipowner Tsakos Group.The vessels will be a bare-boat charter by Brazilian energy logistics company Transpetro, supporting offshore operations in Brazilās pre-salt oil fields.Construction of the vessels will take place at SHIās shipyard in South Korea, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027.
MOL Teams Up with Kinetics for āWorld's Firstā Floating Data Center
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kinetics, the energy transition initiative of global floating power leader Karpowership, to jointly develop a next-generation floating data center platform.Under the MoU, the two companies will collaborate on the design, construction and deployment of a state-of-the-art data center hosted on a retrofitted vessel.The facility will be supplied with uninterruptedā¦
Mammoet to Assist Heerema with TenneTās 2GW Offshore Grid System Delivery
Mammoet has signed a contract with Heerema Marine Contractors to support topside floatover operations for TenneT 2 GW offshore grid project in the North Sea.Mammoet will help prepare two giant units for floatover operations by skidding the topsides from HTV to the newly-built Heerema H731 barge, using hydraulic skid shoes. After the skid-over operation, Mammoetās mega jack system will lift the topsides to the designated floatover height onboard the H-731.A deck support frameā¦
U.S. Coast Guard Receives Historic Investment
The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Friday ā marking the largest single commitment of funding in service history. The investment strengthens every facet of Coast Guard operations and supports the Service's role as the Nationās leading drug interdiction and maritime border security force. It will allow the Coast Guard to procure an estimated 17 new icebreakersā¦
Marine Salvage and Wind Farms
Marine salvage is a risky business financially and physically and is governed by complex legal systems, frameworks, and conventions. Over the past two decades the industry has contracted and has consolidated in response to changes which have meant there are fewer marine casualties. That has not been easy for commercial salvors - the members of the International Salvage Union - but improvements in maritime safety that prevent loss of lifeā¦
Bonaparte CCS Project Awarded Major Project Status
The Bonaparte CCS project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government. It is the first offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to receive the status in Australia.The Bonaparte CCS Assessment Joint Venture is operated by Inpex subsidiary Inpex Browse E&P (53%) and also involves TotalEnergies CCS Australia (26%) and Woodside Energy (21%).The awarding highlights the projectāsā¦
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LR Helps Offshore Operators Navigate Tough Technical Hurdles
BSEE Gears Up for Offshore Wind Oversight
Gulf Marine Contractors is Bullish on the Future of U.S. Offshore Wind
