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EU Backs Estonia-Finland Joint Ports Upgrade Project with $16.8M
The TWIN-PORT VI scheme, a four-year project representing a continuation of the long-term cooperation between ports of Tallinn and Helsinki, has received a funding commitment from the EU in the amount of $16. 8 million (€15.4 million).The TWIN-PORT VI project aims to reduce transport system emissions and to improve conditions for passenger and freight transport operations.In the project, the Tallinna…
US Offshore Wind Farm Shut Down After Turbine Debris Fouls Beaches
The Vineyard Wind offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts is shut down until further notice while authorities investigate a turbine blade failure that caused debris to wash up on beaches, a federal agency said on Tuesday.The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said it was working closely with Vineyard Wind to determine the cause of the incident, which left potentially dangerous debris on beaches on the island of Nantucket."There were no injuries reported…
Damen Hooks Another CSOV Order from Taiwanese Firm
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has signed a deal with Ta San Shang Marine (TSSM) for the construction of the second commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for Taiwanese offshore wind operations.TSSM, the joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Ta Tong Marine, placed an order for the second Damen 9010 CSOV, set for delivery at the end of 2026.When the new vessel is delivered, TSSM will deploy it at Taiwanese offshore wind farms…
WIND Group Welcomes Draftec
WIND Group has announced that equipment engineering and manufacturing company Draftec will join the WIND family. Together, they will enhance the support and services provided to their shared clients in international offshore and renewable projects.Draftec was founded in 2009 by Martijn Boone who, together with fellow Director Martijn Holtkamp, will continue to manage the company, bringing with them extensive experience in mechanical design…
US Offshore Player Laborde Marine Enters the Inland Market with New Division
Laborde Marine, a New Orleans-based offshore support vessels (OSV) operator, announced it is entering the U.S. inland marine market with the creation of a new division to provide towing and pushboat services.LabMar Inland will initially charter Ivy Steiner, a 2,000-horsepower pushboat newly built by Steiner Construction in Bayou La Batre, Ala. The 78-foot-long vessel has a 34-foot beam and max draft of 8 feet, six inches.
Cadeler Lines Up OW Turbine Installation Campaign in 2029
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a preferred supplier agreement to secure vessel capacity with an undisclosed client, to transport and install offshore wind turbines.The installation campaign is due to commence in 2029 for an undisclosed client and project.tThe effectiveness of the agreement is contingent upon the client’s success in a future auction, Cadeler noted.In May,…
Esgian Week 28 Report: Rig Activity Robust
Esgian provides an update on rig activity and discoveries in its Week 28 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryDrilling Activity and DiscoveriesThe Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has given Equinor consent for exploration drilling in blocks 32/4 and 32/7 in the North Sea.Operator LLOG Exploration Company is currently drilling its fifth well at the Buckskin field in the US GOM.Equinor and its partners Petoro…
Italy's New FLNG Terminal to Be Operational by March 2025
Italy's gas grid group Snam SRG.MI said on Friday it expected a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to become operational by March 2025, allowing the country to diversify further its energy supplies.The floating terminal in the Adriatic sea will have an annual regasification potential of 5 billion cubic metres (bcm), bringing Italy's total capacity to 28 bcm a year, or 45% of the country's gas demand in 2023.The set up of the regasification unit dubbed BW Singapore, which envisages the buil
ABS to Class Seatrium-built FPSO Pair for Petrobras
Singaporean rig- and shipbuilder Seatrium has tapped the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to class a pair of floating production storage and offloading units (FPSO) being built for Brazil's state-owned Petrobras, the classification society announced. Slated for delivery in 2029, the FPSOs P-84 and P-85 will be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia fields, located in the eastern part of the Santos Basin, approximately 200 kilometers offshore of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
'Futura Carrier' Gets 146 Tons of New Steel
After a stay of around eight weeks at the shipyard, the "Kaja Josephine" left the Strela Shiprepair Yard on July 11, 2024, the first inland vessel to be docked and maintained there since the Stralsund repair yard was founded two years ago. The Futura Carrier, built in 2007, belongs to the fleet of the Schramm Group based in Brunsbüttel (Schleswig-Holstein). One of the special features of this type of ship are the four pod drives that can be rotated through 360°.
ABS Issues AiP for Pengrui and COSCO Gangway Design
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Nantong Pengrui Offshore Technology and COSCO Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) for its novel design of an offshore access gangway.The motion compensated, active and passive, gangway design offers a solution for the growing demand for efficient access for service operation vessels (SOVs) supporting wind turbines and offshore platforms.ABS…
Eni Hires ABL for Congo Floating LNG Transportation and Installation Verification
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed by Eni to provide marine warranty survey services (MWS) for the offshore transportation and installation (T&I) campaign for Phase 2 of the Marine XII Congo LNG development project.Phase 2 of the project envisages the fabrication, transportation and installation of a new floating LNG vessel (FLNG), a converted floating separation, storage and booster unit (FSU)…
Power Outages Hinder Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Delay Port Restarts
About 1.7 million customers remained without power in Texas on Wednesday morning, two days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall, as progress was slow during the night, hampering efforts to restore critical oil infrastructure.The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday near the coastal town of Matagorda, about 100 miles (160 km) from Houston, lashing Texas with heavy winds that knocked…
DNV Updates Class Rules for Ships and Offshore Structures
Classification society DNV has published updates to its rules for classification of ships and offshore structures.The new rules—published on July 1 and slated to enter into force on January 1, 2025—support the development and deployment of decarbonization technologies. In addition, new in-operation class notations seek to bring clarity to the responsibilities of class customers for notations that have a mix of design and operational requirements…
Monjasa Adds Two Tankers for West Africa Operations
Oil and shipping group Monjasa on Wednesday announced it has added two secondhand tankers to its owned fleet, in a move that targets growth in West Africa’s offshore industry.The vessels are the 17,200 DWT Monjasa Rover (formerly Fure Nord) and 7,858 DWT Monjasa Hunter (formerly Annelise Theresa), the latter of which joins as a unique fleet addition targeting length-restricted offshore oil and gas vessels in West Africa…
Austal USA Breaks Ground on New Shipbuilding Facility
Austal USA on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction for its newest final assembly facility in Mobile, Ala.The infrastructure expansion, which will be to the south of Austal USA’s current waterfront facility, will include a new assembly building, waterfront improvements, and a new shiplift system. The project is scheduled to be complete and fully operational…
US Offshore Wind Will Fall Short of Biden's 2030 Goal, Analysis Says
The United States will fall far short of the Biden administration's 2030 offshore wind goal but will catch up quickly in the following years, according to an analysis by an industry group published on Tuesday.The American Clean Power Association (ACP) projected there will be about 14 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity along U.S. coastlines by 2030. That compares with a goal of 30 GW that President…
Kevin Humphreys Named CEO of Attender
Maritime strategist and investor Kevin Humphreys is expanding his role at Attender—an AI technology company specializing in maritime and offshore procurement—from investor and strategic advisor to the board, to its new chief executive officer.Humphreys brings to the role 35 years of marine and offshore experience, having previously served as president of Lloyd's Register North America and general manager…
Strela Shiprepair Docks "Stubnitz"
A historically unique ship arrived at the Strela Shiprepair Yard in Stralsund on Monday, July 8, 2024. The former refrigeration and transport ship (KTS) "Stubnitz", which was part of the GDR deep-sea fishing fleet until October 1990, is docked at the shipyard. It is undergoing extensive overhaul and maintenance this month. Once the work has been completed, the ship will receive its 12th classification, which authorizes it to sail for a further five years.
Huisman Set to Equip Cadeler’s OW Jack-Ups with Cranes and Installation Tools
Huisman has signed two contracts for the supply of cranes and installation tools for Cadeler’s A-Class newbuild offshore wind farm installation vessels.The first contract is for the design and construction of a Leg Encircling Crane (LEC) and a Pedestal Mounted Crane for Cadeler’s latest A-Class new build vessel.The other is for an Upending Frame and Monopile Storage System to be installed on the Wind Ally…
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
