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Christening of the first of two CSOVs for Bernhard Schulte Offshore

Bernhard Schulte Offshore announces the delivery of its latest Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) from Ulstein Verft in Norway. The newbuilding, which was christened ‘Windea Curie’ on 26 June, is now being deployed for the charterer …
Jul 8, 2025 / Vessels

Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Egypt

On Friday 4 July 2025, Subsea7 announced the award of sizeable (*1) contract offshore Egypt. Subsea7 will be responsible for the engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation of flexible pipelines, umbilicals, and associated subsea …
Jul 7, 2025 / Curious

Fugro awarded four multi-year contracts by Petrobras

Petrobras has announced tender results awarding Fugro four significant multi-year contracts for the inspection and monitoring of critical subsea infrastructure in Brazil. This major win strengthens Fugro’s decades-long partnership with Petrobras, …
Jul 2, 2025 / Vessels

Van Oord christens Boreas, the largest and most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel in the world

Van Oord's brand-new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas was officially christened on June 18 in Rotterdam. The event marked a significant milestone in Van Oord’s commitment to enhancing the energy transition. In addition, Van Oord announced …
Jun 26, 2025 / Vessels

Damen signs with Arena Offshore A.S. for Turkish construction of Stan Tugs 1606

Damen has chosen Arena Offshore A.S. for the construction of two Stan Tugs 1606, marking its first design collaboration with an external company in Türkiye Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Arena Offshore A.S. for the …
Apr 15, 2025 / Vessels

MHI Awarded a Study on CO₂ Capture Modules for FPSOs

Study Will Advance CO₂ Reductions on Future FPSOs, Further Promoting Decarbonization Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced the signature of a study with Single Buoy Moorings Inc., the subsidiary of SBM Offshore (SBM), for the application …
Apr 15, 2025 / Vessels

Port of Dundee bids farewell to NnG as project’s final offshore wind turbine blades leave the port

The Brave Tern offshore wind installation vessel sailed down the Tay from the Port of Dundee on its way to the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm for the last time, signalling the successful completion of the port’s role in the construction …
Apr 11, 2025 / Curious

DEME signs agreement to acquire Norwegian offshore wind infrastructure company Havfram

DEME (Euronext: DEME) has signed an agreement to acquire Havfram, an international offshore wind contractor based in Norway. This strategic acquisition aligns with DEME's ambition to expand its footprint in the offshore wind energy market and …
Apr 10, 2025 / Curious

SBM Offshore signs US$400 million Sale and Leaseback agreement for FPSO Cidade de Paraty

SBM Offshore announces it has signed a non-recourse sale and leaseback financing agreement for FPSO Cidade de Paraty for the total amount of US$400 million and with a tenor of 8 years. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of …
Apr 9, 2025 / Curious

DFO contracts VARD for one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel

VARD has signed a contract with the Taiwanese-based company Dong Fang Offshore for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel, with option(s). The vessel is of VARD 3 39 design. The value of the contract is EUR 113,5 mill. …
Apr 4, 2025 / Vessels