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Fugro supports US 51 bridge redesign with nearshore geotechnical expertise
Fugro is performing a nearshore geotechnical study to support the site investigation phase for the new US 51 Cairo Bridge in Ballard County, Kentucky. The current bridge, built in 1936, connects Wickliffe, Kentucky, to Cairo, Illinois, and carries a …
Jul 9, 2024 / Curious
Fugro to deliver site characterisation surveys for RWE, Mitsui & Co., and Osaka Gas’s offshore wind farm in Japan
Fugro has been awarded a site characterisation contract for a wind farm development off the coast of the Japanese cities of Murakami and Tainai, Niigate Prefecture, Japan. The offshore wind farm off the country’s west coast will be developed and …
Jun 27, 2024 / Curious
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
Fugro completes primary phase in first vessel conversion to green methanol fuel
The Fugro Pioneer is ready to be equipped with methanol engines after successfully converting the main components on board. Using green methanol as a fuel reduces carbon emissions by more than 90% compared to conventional diesel, allowing clients to …
Mar 25, 2024 / Vessels
Fugro extends partnership with PTSC G&S to provide marine site characterisation services in support of Vietnam’s growing offshore wind industry
Fugro has extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PTSC Geos & Subsea Services Co., Ltd (PTSC G&S) to meet Vietnam’s strong demand for geophysical, geotechnical and metocean data services. Under the 2-year agreement, Fugro’s full …
Mar 12, 2024 / Curious
Fugro UST21 joint venture opens office in South Korea in support of growing offshore renewable energy sector
Fugro has opened a new office called “Fugro UST21” in Incheon, South Korea, as part of a joint venture with UST21, a South Korean marine technology company. This new office will provide Geo-data solutions for South Korea’s growing offshore renewable …
Feb 15, 2024 / Curious
Ulstein converted a PSV into a geotechnical survey vessel
At the end of 2023, Ulstein Verft finished the conversion of the Fugro Resilience on time. Originally a platform supply vessel (PSV) of the ULSTEIN PX121 design, it has now been repurposed as a vessel for geotechnical operations. Ulstein's …
Jan 22, 2024 / Curious
Fugro adds two geotechnical vessels to its fleet
Fugro has reached an agreement to acquire two platform supply vessels, Sea Goldcrest and Sea Gull, which will be used as geotechnical assets. The offshore wind market continues to grow rapidly, further supported by the recent decision of the UN …
Dec 21, 2023 / Vessels
Fugro selected by KREDO Offshore to support offshore wind development in South Korea
Fugro has announced it has been engaged by KREDO Offshore for a metocean and wind resource measurement campaign on the west coast of South Korea, offshore Yeonggwang County. KREDO Offshore develops and operates a growing portfolio of onshore and …
Dec 4, 2023 / Curious
Fugro supports Ignitis Renewables with seabed survey for Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a geophysical survey at Lithuania's first offshore wind farm site. This critical step in the project's development aims to enhance the understanding of …
Nov 16, 2023 / Curious