Vessels
Deep BV boosts autonomous survey capacity
Amsterdam-based Deep BV will upgrade one of its survey vessels with US-based Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomous control system. The Sea Machines system enables remote command of the vessel, including navigation and positioning, the control of on-board auxiliaries and sensors, as well as ship-to-
SSCV Sleipnir installs Nova module on Neptune’s North Sea platform
Heerema’s Sleipnir, the world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessel, has transported and installed the Nova topside module on the Gjøa platform in the North Sea.
Svanen ready for foundation installation at Kriegers Flak offshore wind project
Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen has arrived at the Kriegers Flak offshore wind project in Denmark to begin the installation of monopile foundations. The monopiles, manufactured by EEW Special Pipe Constructions, will be transported floating from Rostock, Germany, to the project site. The transit
Jotun reveals a ‘robotic lawnmower’ to keep ships’ hulls free of biofouling
The Norwegian headquartered firm Jotun has developed a solution that can offer shipowners “always clean hulls”, even in the most challenging operations and environments, the company claims. The unique approach named Jotun Hull Skating Solutions combines remotely operated robotic technology, a specia
Solstad agrees terms for two anchor handlers. Closes financial restructuring
Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has finalized negotiations regarding its financial restructuring and the agreed conditions for two Ocean Yield’s anchor handlers.
Solstad nets CSV contract pair
Solstad Offshore has signed a pair of construction support vessels (CSV) to new contracts, reporting deals for CSVs Far Saga and Normand Energy. The Brazilian flagged CSV Far Saga secured a three-year contract from Petrobras. Far Saga will carry two Work Class ROVs from C-Innovation suitable for ope
World’s largest crane vessel lifts Wintershall Dea’s Nova topside module
The world’s largest crane vessel, Sleipnir, has lifted Wintershall Dea’s Nova field topside module from the Rosenberg WorleyParsons yard in Stavanger, Norway.
MAN Energy joins forces with Imabari-led team to develop ammonia-powered ships
German engine builder MAN Energy Solutions has partnered up with Japanese shipbuilder Imabari Shipbuilding, ClassNK classification society, Mitsui E&S Machinery, and energy trading firm of Itochu Corporation, Itochu Enex, on the development of a vessel powered by ammonia. The cooperation builds on t
TeamTec nets Hoegh LNG contract
Norway’s TeamTec said it has secured a contract from compatriot Höegh LNG to supply equipment for the latter’s two liquefied natural gas carriers. TeamTec will supply new ballast water management systems with electro chlorination for the 2006-built Arctic Princess and Arctic Lady. The installation o
Construction of Wasaline’s new Clean Design RoPax ferry on track
Despite the exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic, the construction of the Aurora Botnia, Wasaline’s new car and passenger ferry, is progressing according to schedule, the company said in a recent update. The ship is being built by Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Construction
Schottel propels six new live fish carriers built by Sefine
German manufacturer of propulsion systems Schottel has secured a deal to deliver propulsion equipment for six new live fish carriers being built by Turkish shipyard Sefine. The vessels feature Salt Ship design and are being built for DESS Aquaculture Shipping AS in Grimstad, Norway. The latest one t
Euronav offloads VLCC oldie
Belgium’s tanker shipping company Euronav has disposed of TI Hellas, one of its older very large crude carriers (VLCCs).
Bomb Goes Off While Dredging Immingham Approaches
While working on the busy waters of the Humber, ABP’s dredging team yesterday witnessed the explosion of an undiscovered World War II bomb. According to the release, UK Dredging – the dredging company owned by ABP Group – were completing routine maintenance dredging of the Humber, when they heard a
Three Contracts with Arab Potash Company for Royal IHC
Royal IHC has signed three contracts with the Jordan-based Arab Potash Company (APC) to deliver two cutter suction dredgers (CSDs) and implement a new maintenance agreement. The first contract comprises the delivery of a custom-built CSD, the second is a three-year maintenance contract for the IHC d