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Most Efficient New Build Vessel in Fleet Delivered to Sentinel Marine

Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) specialist Sentinel Marine has taken delivery of the tenth new-build vessel in its fleet. Twenty-four new jobs have been created by the firm’s investment, bringing the headcount at the Aberdeen-based …
Feb 9, 2022 / Vessels

Royal Niestern Sander Signs Contract or Walk To Work Vessel Conversion

Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander has been awarded a contract for the conversion of a walk to work emergency response and rescue vessel (W2W ERRV) by Wagenborg Offshore. This project will be the third walk to work conversion on the Dutch …
Nov 26, 2021 / Vessels

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for Second MRRV for the Philippines Department of Transportation

Christening and Handover Scheduled for September 2022 following Outfitting and Trial OperationsMitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, held a launch ceremony today (November 18th) for the second of two …
Nov 19, 2021 / Vessels

Esvagt and Ulstein have entered into a contract for a conversion project

ESVAGT and Ulstein have entered into a contract for the conversion of two platform supply vessels to ERRV battery hybrid vessels.The two Platform Supply Vessels ‘Hermit Fighter’ and ‘Hermit Prosper’ will undergo conversion to Emergency Response …
Aug 6, 2021 / Vessels

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for First MRRV for the Philippines Department of Transportation

Christening and Handover Scheduled for May 2022 following Outfitting and Trial OperationsVessel to be utilized for severe-weather rescue missions and patrolling in offshore and coastal zones, enhancing rapid response capabilities for maritime …
Jul 26, 2021 / Naval

Malin Sentinel Arrives In Aberdeen Harbour From China After 11,500 Mile Maiden Journey (Video)

The Malin Sentinel, the final new-build vessel of nine in a £150m investment programme by Sentinel Marine, has arrived in Aberdeen. The vessel, which sailed from Dalian Port in China via Singapore and the Suez Canal took seven weeks to arrive in her …
Sep 24, 2020 / Vessels

VOS Aberdeen secures contract with Total

Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Aberdeen has secured contracts with Total E&P UK Ltd. for three emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRV).The vessels VOS Enterprise, VOS Prospector and VOS Vigilant will support Total’s North Sea operations in …
Jul 20, 2020 / Curious

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Signs Contract for Two Multi-Role Response Vessels for the Philippines

Construction and Deliveries to be Completed in 2022Large MRRVs needed for severe-weather rescue missions and patrolling in offshore and coastal zonesThe two vessels to be equipped with secured communication systems for EEZ surveillance, helideck and …
Mar 6, 2020 / Curious

Strong start to 2020 for Sentinel Marine with £36m contract wins and extensions

Offshore support vessel specialist Sentinel Marine has experienced a strong start to the year with a £36 million package of contract awards and extensions to operate its fleet of emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) in the North Sea.The …
Mar 5, 2020 / Curious

BP extends multi-million-pound vessel contract with Vroon Offshore Services

Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Ltd has secured a three-year contract extension with BP, worth around £30million. One of the largest providers of emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRV) in the North Sea, VOS will continue its exclusive provision …
Mar 1, 2020 / Vessels