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Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Boreas successfully launched
Van Oord’s new offshore installation vessel Boreas was successfully launched at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd. shipyard in China. The Boreas’ dual fuel engine set is able to run on methanol and is purpose-built for the transport and …
May 14, 2024 / Vessels
Van Oord installs first turbine at South Fork offshore wind farm
Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus successfully installed the first of 12 turbines at the South Fork offshore wind farm. South Fork is the first offshore wind project in the State of New York, a contribution to meeting the state’s …
Nov 21, 2023 / Curious
Revolutionary Offshore Installation Vessel Green Jade Joins The Fleet, A Landmark Moment For Taiwan’s Thriving Offshore Wind Market
DEME announces that the revolutionary offshore installation vessel Green Jade officially joins the fleet today. The momentous occasion was celebrated during a festive naming ceremony, held at the Kaohsiung shipyard in Taiwan. 'Green Jade' is the …
Jul 3, 2023 / Vessels
Van Oord selected as preferred supplier for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster wind project in Germany
Van Oord has been appointed as preferred supplier for the transport and installation of foundations for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster wind project in Germany, a joint venture between RWE and Northland Power. The agreement was signed at Van Oord’s stand …
Apr 26, 2023 / Curious
Van Oord takes next step in implementing more sustainable fuels
Recently Van Oord christened two new dual fuel trailing suction hopper dredgers, which are built to run on the more sustainable LNG. Now Van Oord takes another big step towards implementing the fuels of the future. Five methanol engines are ready to …
Apr 19, 2023 / Vessels
Moray West Awards Foundation Installation Contract To DEME Offshore
XXL Monopile Installation In Winter - A First In The Industru After the successful completion of Moray East for Ocean Winds in 2020, DEME has announced that it will be back in the Moray Firth installing the foundations for another offshore wind farm …
Dec 12, 2022 / Curious
Major crane upgrade for offshore installation vessel Aeolus
Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus will get a major crane upgrade. By installing a new, longer boom on Aeolus’ existing crane, the vessel will be ready to handle the newest generation up to 15 MW turbines for offshore wind projects. Van …
Sep 28, 2022 / Vessels
DEME’s Next Generation Vessel Orion Successfully Installs First Monopile At Arcadis OST
Deploying ‘Orion’, the newest member of the DEME fleet and the most innovative vessel in the offshore wind industry, DEME Offshore has successfully installed the first XXL monopile at Parkwind’s Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm in Germany.DEME’s …
Jun 9, 2022 / Vessels
DEME beefs up its fleet with newest offshore installation vessel 'ORION'
DEME has announced that the revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’ officially joins its fleet. This next-generation vessel brings a game-changing installation concept to the offshore energy market.DEME is honoured that Mrs Amélie Michel, …
May 4, 2022 / Vessels
DEME further reinforces fleet with acquisition of offshore installation vessel Viking Neptun
DEME has entered into an agreement with Norwegian shipping company Eidesvik to acquire the DP3 offshore installation vessel ‘Viking Neptun’. Representing a substantial investment, this move highlights DEME’s commitment to its customers, and supports …
Jan 12, 2022 / Vessels