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Maersk Supply Service will Focus on Scale and Competitiveness in Offshore Wind and Offshore Support Vessels

By focusing on fewer business areas and regions, Maersk Supply Service will increase its presence in core markets, increase synergies in its operations and improve profitability. Going forward its two core business areas will be offshore wind and …
Aug 28, 2023 / Curious

Hornbeck Offshore to Convert One High-Spec OSV to an SOV / FLOTEL for the Offshore Wind and Petroleum Markets

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (Hornbeck Offshore) announced on Wednesday (Jul12) that it has contracted Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. to convert one of its recently acquired 280-foot offshore supply vessels (OSV) to a service operation vessel …
Jul 13, 2023 / Curious

ABS and Space Perspective Unlock the Future of Commercial Space Travel

ABS is supporting the reactivation and modification of an offshore support vessel (OSV) that will function as the world’s first marine spaceport for human spaceflight operated by Space Perspective. Space Perspective offers a six-hour journey to …
Apr 24, 2023 / Curious

Laborde Marine Acquires Two Deepwater Supply Vessels and Expands Fleet Under Management

Laborde Marine Management, LLC, (Laborde Marine) announced today that it has acquired two 240-foot deepwater DP-2 offshore supply vessels (OSVs) from L&M Botruc Rental, Inc. and has expanded its fleet of managed vessels. The SHELLEY LAB and …
Jan 13, 2023 / Cruise

Canadian Coast Guard Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel Achieves Important Construction Milestone

Keel laying ceremony for Canada’s most modern science research ship at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards   Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for large non-combat vessels under Canada’s National …
Nov 28, 2022 / Naval

Vallianz holdings accelerates digitalisation of offshore support vessel fleet with Inmarsat’s fleet Xpress

Comprehensive suite of services will enable Vallianz to achieve smarter offshore vessel operations amid growing competition, evolving industry requirements Vallianz Holdings, an established provider of offshore marine and engineering solutions for …
Nov 18, 2022 / Curious

ABS Rules Guide New Greener OSV

Classification society ABS reports it is supporting the first offshore supply vessel (OSV) in Malaysia to feature an innovative vessel design and battery system to support more sustainable operations. The new generation OSV will be designed to ABS …
Aug 20, 2022 / Curious

Kotug to acquire Seaways to accelerate its growth in worldwide offshore floating energy facilities

Largest acquisition in KOTUG’s history, family-owned maritime company since 1911.KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG) entered into an agreement to acquire SEAWAYS INTERNATIONAL (Seaways), a reputable owner and operator of state-of-the-art Offshore …
Apr 19, 2022 / Curious

Tidewater Announces the Acquisition of Swire Pacific Offshore, Creating World’s Leading OSV Operator

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) on Wednesday (Mar09) announced a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited (“SPO”), a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited (HKSE: 0019.HK and 0087.HK), for …
Mar 10, 2022 / Curious

Hornbeck Offshore Has Acquired Three High-Spec Offshore Supply Vessels at Auction From The United States Maritime Administration

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (Hornbeck Offshore) announced today that it has acquired three high-spec new generation offshore supply vessels (OSVs) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) for an undisclosed …
Feb 9, 2022 / Vessels