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The Port of Gothenburg gains new direct service to Asia
To alleviate congestion at other European ports, the Gemini Cooperation, a strategic alliance between global shipping leaders Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has announced an adjustment to its Asia-Europe service, known respectively as AE5 by Maersk and NE4 …
Jul 11, 2025 / Curious
World's largest cruise operator signs 50-year lease as operator for Greenock Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding Ltd (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has signed a 50-year lease agreement with Clydeport Operations Ltd, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, to operate Greenock Cruise Port. The deal is another landmark in the …
Mar 10, 2025 / Curious
BS Offshore and Ulstein Verft passed another significant milestone with the launch of the first of two CSOV ordered by BS Offshore
BS Offshore and Ulstein Verft passed another significant milestone with the launch of the first of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) ordered by BS Offshore. This event followed an extensive outfitting phase that included the …
Feb 26, 2025 / Vessels
VARD awarded Approval in Principle by LR for two methanol ready CSOVs for North Star
With this AiP, the two ships will be amongst the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the wind market. Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to VARD for the methanol fueling system for two Commissioning Service Operation …
Dec 4, 2024 / Vessels
Windcat’s first CSOV launched by Damen
Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.TECH are celebrating the launch of the first of six Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). The launch marks the inauguration of Windcat’s ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof offshore wind farm maintenance and …
Oct 14, 2024 / Vessels
VARD secures contract for tailor-made Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for Navigare Capital Partners
VARD has announced the signing of another contract with Navigare Capital Partners, in close collaboration with Norwind Offshore, for the design and construction of a tailor-made Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV). This contract is a …
Oct 8, 2024 / Curious
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce two ocean network options with equal industry-leading schedule reliability
In February 2025, Maersk A/S (Maersk), an entity under A.P. Moller – Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) launch their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. The ambition is to deliver a flexible and interconnected ocean network with …
Sep 10, 2024 / Curious
Offshore wind expansion powers demand for flexible SOV solutions to meet maintenance challenges, says Vestdavit
Rapid expansion of offshore wind development worldwide is posing operation and maintenance challenges as turbines are installed in increasingly remote locations, harsh environments and deeper waters. This demands that Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) …
Aug 30, 2024 / Curious
AD Ports Group Leveraging Digitalisation & Big Data for Smart Port Operations
Competition for shipping container traffic is intensifying as new trade agreements and alliances, geopolitical strife, supply chain constraints, and the growing economic power of the Global South alters long-established maritime routes. Key to the …
Aug 22, 2024 / Curious
Naming and delivery ceremony of China’s first two offshore wind power SOVs held
On Friday, 16 August 2024, Shanghai Electric celebrated the combined naming and delivery of two Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) at ZPMC, Qidong base, China. The vessels are based on two different ship designs from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS …
Aug 20, 2024 / Curious