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DOF Develops Cable Repair Spread for Offshore Wind Services
Offshore services provider DOF has announced an investment in a modular cable repair spread designed to expedite offshore wind operators’ response to cable faults.Engineered for compatibility across DOF’s fleet of 65 vessels, the system offers an industry-first combination of fleet-wide flexibility, road transportability, and rapid deployment capabilities.Developed in collaboration with engineering specialists…
ABS Approves New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Design
ABS has awarded approval in principle to Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology for its new design of a floating wind semi-submersible floating column foundation for 15MW wind turbines.Seatrium highlights that the design is optimized for efficient fabrication and cost-effectiveness while being capable of handling the harshest environments. The new design concept features pontoons on three sides and…
Exxon Consortium Produced 668,000 bpd in Guyanese Oil Last Week
A consortium led by Exxon Mobil that controls all oil and gas output in Guyana produced 668,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil last week, the U.S. company's head for the South American country, Alistair Routledge, said during a conference on Tuesday.The group is working to install its fourth floating output facility after receiving it in Guyana's waters in February. In March, the companies produced 627…
Beacon Offshore Energy Expects First Oil From Shenandoah System in June
U.S. offshore producer Beacon Offshore Energy expects first oil from its Shenandoah floating production system in June, a company executive said on Tuesday.The floating production unit, which is expected to produce 120,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), was in the final stage of being hooked up and commissioned, Michael Clarke, Beacon's vice president of deepwater developments, said at a conference…
Vestas: US Import tariffs Will Raise Domestic Electricity Prices
President Donald Trump's import tariffs will ultimately result in higher electricity prices for U.S. consumers, wind turbine maker Vestas warned on Tuesday, adding it could not absorb the extra costs.Wind turbines include components and materials sourced globally, making the sector vulnerable to potential impacts from international trade tariffs."Ultimately, the tariffs will go in and be part of an increased cost to the projects and therefore it will lead to an increased price in electricity…
Huisman Books Two-Crane Order for Sea1 Offshore’s Vessels
Crane specialist Huisman has secured another contract for the delivery of Knuckle Boom Cranes, which will be installed on Sea1 Offshore’s new offshore energy support vessels.The two 250 mt Knuckle Boom Cranes will be installed of ST-245-designed vessels.The contract was signed with COSCO Shipping, and follows a previous order for two identical cranes awarded at the end of 2024.The cranes will feature…
ABS, Akselos Deepen FPSO Digital Twin Tech Collaboration
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Akselos have completed the technical assessment for structural digital twin technology, marking an advancement in the application of the solution for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units.Akselos’ SPM software provides a high-fidelity, near real-time digital twin of the entire FPSO. By combining inspection records, metocean conditions, and cargo operations into one dynamic model…
Solstad’s AHTS Vessel Set for Petrobras Job
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has secured a contract with Petrobras for its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Normand Turquesa.The four-year contract, subject to board approval, is scheduled to begin in February 2026.The current contract for Normand Turquesa has been extended by nine months and runs until start of new contract.According to Solstad, the vessel will now be fully committed until February 2030.Normand Turquesa AHTS is of UT 722 L design, built in 2007.
US Gulf Oil Output Could Reach 2.4 million Bpd Despite Geopolitical Instability
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico can continue growing oil output even amid geopolitical volatility not seen in decades, oil and gas industry leaders said on Monday.U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff announcements have since last month contributed to a decline in oil prices and fears of an economic downturn, making it more difficult for oil producers to follow his call of "drill, baby, drill.""We've never been in a situation where we have so much geopolitical volatility…
Greensand’s CO2 Transit Terminal at Port Esbjerg Starts Taking Shape
The construction of CO2 transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark has officially started marking another milestone in the development of Greensand carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.The terminal will feature six large holding tanks, each capable of storing approximately 1,000 tonnes of liquefied CO2 to be shipped for permanent storage in the Greensand reservoir.The site will also include the…
Van Oord Starts Construction Works at RWE’s German Offshore Wind Farm
Dutch offshore installation firm Van Oord has started scour protection works at RWE Nordseecluster offshore wind farm, kicking off the offshore construction for the first phase of the 1.6GW project.The scour protection provides full protection for the monopiles that will be installed later this year.The works are being executed by Van Oord’s flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes, which is equipped with a dynamic positioning system…
Dong Fang Offshore Orders Another CSOV from Vard
Vard has secured a new contract with Taiwanese-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) for the design and construction of one Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), a sister vessel to the two CSOVs ordered in May 2024.After sealing the contract for two CSOVs in May 2024, Taiwanese DFO is adding a third vessel of the same design, the VARD 4 39.The design is the result of collaboration between DFO and…
Rig Retirements Set to Rise as Utilization Falls to Lowest Level Since 2021
The offshore rig market recovery appears to have taken a pause, with demand tapering off and marketed utilization hitting the lowest levels recorded since recovery began in 2021. A variety of factors have contributed to this – including Saudi Aramco’s suspension of over 30 jackup contracts by up to one year, the entry of newbuild rigs into the market without work to go to, and the deferment of several…
How FLNG Tech Supports Energy Transition
Fast-growing energy demand is driving the need for technical support and guidance in new locations, writes Terrance Roberts, Manager, Global Business Development, ABS.Surging appetite for natural gas is accelerating the development of global and regional supply chains, with established producers seeking new markets and emerging suppliers looking to meet demand from local consumers.Long-tabled export…
SolarDuck Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
SolarDuck, who specializes in offshore floating solar energy solutions, announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 certification, the world’s leading standard for quality management systems. The ISO 9001 certification awarded by Bureau Veritas is another step in SolarDuck’s ongoing journey of aiming for operational excellence. It follows the company’s recent recognition through the EcoVadis certification…
PD Ports Outlines Plans to Develop UK Offshore Wind Hub
U.K.-based PD Ports has outlined its plans to develop one of the U.K.’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs - the Teesport Offshore Gateway.The proposed project could unlock 180 acres of development potential for a range of offshore manufacturers, assembly, marshalling and supply chain support services.Representing a multi-million-dollar investment in the River Tees, the Teesport Offshore Gateway would include an up to 1 km long deep-water riverside quay…
The Future of Long-Idle Drillships: Cold-Stacked or Dead-Stacked?
Noble Corporation’s recent decision to sell the Pacific Meltem and Pacific Scirocco for non-drilling purposes highlights a key issue in the drillship market: What happens to cold-stacked rigs that are unlikely to return to work? With the floater market showing signs of weakness and contract opportunities becoming scarcer, reactivating these units is proving even more challenging.Esgian Rig Values has adjusted its valuations since early 2025 to reflect these conditions…
Blowing in the Wind: Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Plows Forward on Offshore Fleet Renewal
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, a 170-year-old French family-owned company operating across a broad swath of maritime and offshore energy, recently announced a shipbuilding order and fleet expansion with the order for a series of three next generation SOVs, a series that will lean on five years of experience operating some of the first Hybrid-Electric SOVs. Gaël Cailleaux, Renewables General Manager, LDA takes a deep dive into the company…
DEME Concludes Havfram Acquisition
Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has completed the acquisition Havfram, an offshore wind installation contractor based in Norway, in a deal valued at approximately $1.02 billion (€900 million).The transaction, first announced in April 2025, has passed all customary closing conditions.DEME Offshore Holding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEME Group, has acquired all of the shares…
JSA Loadmaster Arabia Ltdl, HMH Sign Cooperation Agreement for Shipyard Solutions in Saudi Arabia
JSA Loadmaster Arabia Ltd and HMH have entered into a strategic Cooperation Agreement to deliver joint solutions to shipyards, as well as onshore and offshore rig operators, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Established in 2019, JSA Loadmaster Arabia Ltd was formed by bringing together the product lines and service offerings of two global brands; Loadmaster Industries and Jackup Structures Alliance (JSA), in combination with Saudi joint venture partner, Saudi Drill.
Webinar: Offshore Wind: North American Opportunities and Challenges
Women Offshore & a Vibrant Maritime & Offshore Workforce
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A Maritime Life: Anu Peippo, Offshore Segment Director, Steerprop
Video: Jumbo Completes Offshore Wind Farm Project
The Hurting Offshore Energy Sector Faces a New Competitor
Engineering to Help Aquaculture Move Offshore
Gulf Marine Contractors is Bullish on the Future of U.S. Offshore Wind
BSEE Gears Up for Offshore Wind Oversight
LR Helps Offshore Operators Navigate Tough Technical Hurdles
