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Fugro relocates Amberjack self-elevating platform to Japan to support country’s growing offshore wind market
Fugro has transferred their self-elevating platform (SEP) Amberjack to Japan to meet the country’s growing demand for offshore wind geotechnical services. Under Japanese regulations, vessels registered in Japan follow a more streamlined procedure …
Apr 23, 2024 / Vessels
Pelagic Partners joins forces with Borealis Maritime in state-of-the-art PSV duo investment
Pelagic Partners continues its strategic focus on increasing offshore energy asset exposure amid positive sentiment in the sector for foreseeable future Shipowner and shipping fund manager, Pelagic Partners, has successfully completed an investment …
Apr 16, 2024 / Curious
TechnipFMC Awarded Significant Subsea Contract by BP in the Gulf of Mexico
TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) contract by bp (LON: BP) for its Argos Southwest Extension project in the Mad Dog field. TechnipFMC will install pipe and an umbilical, tying back three new wells to the Argos platform in the …
Jan 19, 2024 / Curious
BOKA Vanguard Arrives in US with 25,000t Whale
Loaded with the 25,000t floating production unit Whale, the largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel in the Boskalis fleet, BOKA Vanguard, recently arrived in Ingleside, United States. The Whale is another impressive platform that Boskalis …
Nov 16, 2023 / Curious
BMT's navigation training platform earns DNV Class A approval and Statement of Compliance
BMT's attainment of a further ‘Statement of Compliance’ and individual DNV Class A product certificates for all five of its latest bridge simulators, including two fully enclosed 360-degree bridges, marks a pivotal moment. This milestone provides a …
Oct 24, 2023 / Curious
Tidewater Announces Completion of Acquisition and Associated Financing of Platform Supply Vessels From Solstad Offshore
Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) on Wednesday (Jul05) announced the closing of its acquisition of 37 platform supply vessels and related assets from Solstad Offshore ASA. In connection with the Company’s financing of the Solstad acquisition, the Company …
Jul 6, 2023 / Curious
Royston completes overhaul of Tidewater PSV
Royston has overhauled a diesel power plant system onboard the Tidewater Marine-operated platform support vessel Highland Chieftain. The company’s engineers performed the 18,000-running hour service of a Scania DI12 harbor generator, while the …
Jun 20, 2023 / Curious
KONGSBERG unveils range of next-generation platform supply and anchor handler vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has today unveiled a new range of ship designs in its extensive UT Design portfolio. The new anchor handler (AHT) and platform supply vessels (PSV) have the option to include alternative energy sources and fuels, such as methanol, …
Jun 6, 2023 / Curious
The Ulstein-Designed Bristol Journey PSV Enters The Bristol Fleet
Britoil Offshore Service (BOS) adds the 'Britoil Journey' to its fleet. The Ulstein P128 design, a DP2 Platform Supply Vessel, was successfully tested and delivered by Guangzhou South China Shipyard in March 2023. Ulstein Electrical Technology has …
May 31, 2023 / Curious
REM signs contract with Vard Electro for a vessel retrofit project
Vard Electro has secured an order with REM to deliver a complete SeaQ Energy Storage System package for a vessel retrofit as the shipowner is proactively upgrading its fleet with hybrid power in pursuit of greener and safer operations with lower fuel …
Apr 13, 2023 / Vessels