Romania
OMV Petrom continues its multi-well drilling program with Transocean rig in Black Sea
OMV Petrom, Romania-headquartered affiliate of Austria’s OMV, has provided insight into its drilling plans in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea, where several wells remain on the list to be drilled using a semi-submersible rig owned by Transocean.
VARD marks keel laying milestone for subsea construction vessel in Europe (Gallery)
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has held a keel laying ceremony for an offshore subsea construction vessel it is building for Dong Fang Offshore (DFO).
Transocean rig trio staying longer in South America and Europe
Transocean, an offshore drilling giant, has lined up more work off the coasts of Brazil, Norway, and Romania for one of its drillships and two semi-submersible rigs.
WATCH: NKT Eleonora parts to come together in Tulcea
The aftship of NKT’s new cable-laying vessel (CLV) NKT Eleonora has arrived at another Vard shipyard in Romania to be connected to the foreship and superstructure. To remind, NKT Eleonora entered the water for the first time in mid-October following the launch of its aftship at VARD’s shipyard in Br
WATCH: NKT Eleonora gets first taste of water
NKT’s cable-laying vessel (CLV) NKT Eleonora has entered the water for the first time following the launch of its aftship, set to be connected to the foreship at a separate location. The official keel laying took place on January 15 at one of VARD’s facilities in Romania, some two months after the f
Weatherford lands eight-year job with European gas producer
U.S. oilfield services company Weatherford International has secured a multi-year assignment with SNGN Romgaz, described as Romania’s largest natural gas producer and main supplier, as well as the third-largest gas producer in Europe.
Keel laid for second Island Offshore hybrid ocean energy construction vessel
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has held the keel laying ceremony for the second hybrid power ocean energy construction vessel (OECV) it is building for compatriot shipping group Island Offshore. The vessel, marked NB 978, is being built at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea and is the sister ship of NB 977
VARD cuts steel for Taiwan-bound subsea construction vessel
Norway’s VARD has cut the first steel for an offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) it is building for Taiwan-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO). The 121.3-meter-long vessel of VARD 3 39 design is said to be a highly versatile platform designed and equipped for subsea operation duties, offshore wind
Damen splashes BC Ferries’ new fully electric-ready ferry
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has launched the latest Island class fully electric-ready ferry for Canada’s ferry operator BC Ferries.
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VARD launches hybrid cable lay & construction vessel for Japanese offshore wind (Video)
Norwegian ship designer and shipbuilder VARD has launched the hybrid power cable lay and construction vessel it is building for the Japanese company Toyo Construction at its shipyard in Romania. VARD held the keel laying ceremony in September 2024 for the vessel, while this March the aft part of NB
BC Ferries’ new battery-powered ship touches water at Damen Galati yard
Romania-based Damen Shipyards Galati, part of Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group, has launched the latest Island class ferry for Canadian ferry company BC Ferries.