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South Korea Tops China in January Shipbuilding Orders
South Korea beat China in global shipbuilding orders in January, according to Clarkson Research Services data.South Korean yards received orders for 900,000 CGT for 13 ships, 62% of the global total. This included 12 LNG dual-fuel container ships ordered from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and one from Samsung Heavy Industries.Chinese yards received orders for 270,000 CGTs for 21 vessels…
Research Vessel Discovery and "The Night of Monster Waves"
On the night of February 8, 2000, the crew of the British research vessel, Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery, were braced for a storm.Wind speeds had been increasing over the previous night creating conditions no one onboard had ex-perienced before – or would want to experience again.From mid-afternoon on the 8th to mid-morning on the 9th, wave heights were topping 20 m in height and even reached…
Louis Dreyfus, Tidal Transit JV to Supply CTV for French Offshore Wind Farm
LD Tide, a joint venture between Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Tidal Transit, has been selected to supply a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) for the operation and maintenance services of the 488 MW offshore wind farm, being developed by Ocean Winds in France.The new vessel is scheduled to start operations mid-2025 at the Eoliennes en Mer des Îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm.Following an international call for tenders…
Lithuanian Port Goes Forward with Quay Reconstruction for Offshore Wind
Klaipėda Port Authority in Lithuania has signed an agreement for the infrastructure buildout for the offshore wind energy projects, starting with the reconstruction of quays on Smeltė peninsula, which will ensure assembly, handling and transportation of offshore wind turbines.The successful tenderer UAB Tilsta has been tasked with reconstructing the quays at the former International Ferry Port under the $37.9 million contract.As the reconstructed quays will be used for assembly…
GTT Deepens Collaboration with COSCO for Multi-Gas Vessels Development
French engineering firm Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), COSCO Shipping LNG Investment (Shanghai) (CSLNG), and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for multi-gas vessels development.The three parties have agreed to carry out an in-depth partnership in the fields of LNG Carriers (LNGCs), Ultra Large ethane carriers (ULECs), Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs)…
Ocean Winds Lines Up Cadeler’s Vessel for Work at Polish Offshore Wind Farm
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a vessel reservation agreement with Ocean Winds for the installation of the wind turbine generators at BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea.The potential value of the contract to be negotiated during the pendency of the agreement is estimated to be between $49 million and $58 million.Under the vessel reservation agreement, Cadeler…
RIB Boat Manufacturer Novielli to Set Up New Production Site
Novielli Boats maintains a distinguished position in the global RIB boat (Rigid Inflatable Boat) market, thanks to advanced engineering principles, attention to structural integrity, and a keen focus on operator experience. With a production schedule that has accelerated in recent years, the brand’s flagship models have become the choice of both commercial outfits and recreational enthusiasts seeking reliability and refined power on open water.
Windward Unveils AI Solution for Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection
Windward has launched a Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution, an AI-powered solution designed to protect the world’s essential maritime infrastructure against growing threats.Windward’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution addresses three primary threats to maritime infrastructure, deep-sea research operations, shallow-water sabotage, and attacks on offshore oil rigs and platforms.
Van Oord’s Heavy Lift Vessel Installs First Monopile at Polish OW Farm
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has installed the first monopile at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, north of the Polish coast.Developers ORLEN and Northland Power contracted Van Oord for the transport and installation of 78 foundations, consisting of a monopile fitted with a transition piece.With a production capacity of up to 1.2 GW, the Baltic Power offshore wind farm is expected to ultimately supply renewable energy to more than 1.5 million households in Poland.
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Opens New Boat Factory in Norway
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has strengthened its position in boat manufacturing by setting up a new manufacturing facility in Norway.The new building covers 3,400 sqm and is designed to meet requirements for high-end freefall boats in the offshore segment and for special boats in the defense segment.As the supplier of lifeboats and fast rescue boats for the commercial shipping, offshore, and defense segments…
Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Range of T&I Solutions for Floating Wind
Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a range of innovative methods designed to transform and industrialize the transportation and installation (T&I) of floating offshore wind turbines.The new solutions have been developed to streamline the entire process, from anchor and mooring installation through to electrical cable pull-in, ensuring that turbines are ready to be connected to energy grids, and offer…
ABS Approves Collapsible Floating Wind Platform
ABS has issued a statement of maturity to Aikido’s floating wind platform which is designed to be assembled more quickly in smaller port areas and transported using existing barges. This could enable faster and cheaper development of floating offshore wind projects.As part of the process, ABS witnessed a successful upending demonstration of the Aikido One unit, a 1:4-scale floating wind platform. The…
Support for Jones Act, Concern about China Voiced at Maritime Infrastructure Hearing
US Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS) addressed a hearing titled “America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure” on Wednesday saying: “It is clearly critical that we must build a safer and more efficient system.”The new chairman, for the 119th Congress, said the Jones Act is quite literally the bedrock and foundation of the nation’s shipbuilding industrial base…
Amogy Expands Operations to South Korea
Amogy, a provider of ammonia-to-power solutions has announced the expansion of its operations into South Korea with the opening of an office in the Pangyo Techno Valley.This will Amogy close to established investors and partners, including SK Innovation, Samsung Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai, Hanwha, SV Investment, and Korea Zinc.Korea’s status as an early adopter in ammonia and hydrogen fuel technologies…
Tango FLNG Tops Guaranteed Production at Eni’s Gas Field Offshore Congo
The liquefaction of natural gas onboard the Tango floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit at Eni’s Congo LNG project has exceeded the guaranteed levels.Following the monitoring of the liquefaction of natural gas onboard the Tango FLNG, the actual production of LNG has exceeded the guaranteed levels, with an adjusted annual equivalent production in excess of 0.6 million ton per annum, according to Exmar.Exmar sold Tango FLNG to Eni in 2022…
DOF Gets Two Subsea Services Contracts in Asia Pacific
Norwegian offshore supply vessel operator DOF Group has secured two subsea contract awards in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.The first of the recent subsea service contracts secured in the APAC region will utilize the DSV Skandi Singapore with related saturation diving services to be executed in Malaysian waters.The vessel will be engaged on the contract for an expected 30 days, starting in the second quarter of 2025.The second contract award…
Corvus ESS Powers the World's First Fully Electric Offshore Vessel
Corvus Energy will deliver a mega-size battery system for the first fully electric offshore vessel ever to be built. The vessel is an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) that will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd.For the project, Corvus Energy will supply its Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) delivering close to 25MWh of power for the vessel.
Strong Refurb Market Drives Vestdavit Subsidiary
The Dutch subsidiary of Norway's Vestdavit, Vestdavit BV, saw revenue surge by 65% in 2024 - surpassing a 50% rise the previous year - as growing activity in the offshore wind and seismic segments has resulted in operators seeking to procure reconditioned workboat davits that can be installed on existing vessels.This means that vessels can be more quickly adapted and mobilized for short-term contracts both in wind turbine installation and maintenance and seismic exploration…
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Stays on Track with Cost Update
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) provided updates on the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The fully permitted project is now approximately 50% complete and remains on track for on-time completion by the end of 2026. CVOW continues to achieve construction milestones, including successfully installing the first 16 transition pieces, which connect the foundation and tower for each of the 176 wind turbines.
Cyclones Delay Rio Tinto Exports from Australia
Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it had begun clearing iron ore ships from two Western Australian ports as two tropical cyclones offshore swell seas and complicate its efforts to repair infrastructure damaged by a previous cyclone last month."Safety is our priority. As is procedure, we began sending ships from Cape Lambert Port at the weekend and Dampier Port last night, out to sea, to avoid high sea swells and wave conditions created by Tropical Cyclone Taliah and Tropical Cyclone Vince…
Webinar: Offshore Wind: North American Opportunities and Challenges
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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
