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28-03-2023 Fossil energy, Geothermal, Hydrogen, IRO news, Marine energy, Offshore Wind, Sustainability
Partnering with GCC Electrical Testing Laboratory
Since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted by member countries of the UN in 2015, initiatives and projects have been launched around the world to realize cleaner industries, affordable and green energy and sustainable…
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28-03-2023 Member news
New release of SDC Verifier 2023 R1: Main window redesign, Recognition Tools improvements and much more
The new SDC Verifier 2023 R1, an all-in-one code checking software, makes the user experience even more intuitive thanks to a modernized ribbon menu and icons on the main window. Our standards’ library now includes…
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28-03-2023 Member news, Offshore Wind
Purus Wind signs order with Damen Shipyards for eight, low-emission vessels for wind farm operations
Eight vessels, three vessel types, one purpose Damen Shipyards and offshore wind services provider Purus Wind have signed a contract for the build and delivery of eight new vessels. Four Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS)…
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27-03-2023 Member news, Offshore Wind
SMST awarded W2W equipment order for Windkeeper SOVs
SMST has been awarded a contract by Cemre Shipyard in Turkey for the delivery of two sets of mission equipment for the two newbuild Windkeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) of Norwegian shipowner GC Rieber Shipping.
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23-03-2023 Sustainability, IRO news, Offshore Wind
Meld je aan voor het webinar over het energiesysteem van de toekomst op 4 april
Laat jouw stem horen en denk mee over het energiesysteem van de toekomst. Op dinsdag 4 april organiseren het ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat en RVO een vierde NPE Werkplaats in de vorm van…
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23-03-2023 Human capital, IRO news, Offshore Wind
Tijdens Girls’ Day opent TenneT deuren in Wijk aan Zee voor de powervrouwen van morgen
Omdat we met zijn allen overstappen op duurzame bronnen van energie, neemt de vraag naar technisch talent de komende jaren alleen maar toe. Aangezien het aandeel vrouwen in technische beroepen nog altijd erg laag is,…
21-03-2023 IRO news, Sustainability
Japan’s first offshore floating solar power plant
SolarDuck from the Netherlands has signed an LOI with partner, Tokyu Land Corporation, which will realize Japan’s first offshore floating solar power plant, Tokyo Bay eSG Project (led by the Bureau of Policy Planning…
21-03-2023 Hydrogen, IRO news
Windpark boven Groningen beoogd als ’s werelds grootste waterstof op zee productie in 2031
In het windenergiegebied Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden plant Nederland de eerste grootschalige waterstofproductie op zee. Het windpark is goed voor circa 500 Megawatt elektrolysecapaciteit en moet rond 2031 operationeel zijn. Het gebied is…
17-03-2023
Jumbo-SAL-Alliance commences Basrah Refinery Upgrading Project shipments for JGC Corporation
The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance (JSA) has commenced its scope of work in the Basrah Refinery Upgrading Project for JGC Corporation. It is one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the Alliance. The Jumbo Javelin loaded the…
16-03-2023 IRO news
Nieuw lid in de schijnwerpers: Vermeulen Europoort
IRO heeft recentelijk Vermeulen Europoort als nieuw lid mogen verwelkomen. In een persoonlijk interview maken wij kennis met hun Sales Manager, Perry Pieëte. Waar blinken jullie in uit? Onze core business is het leveren en…
14-03-2023
Christening ceremony for Vox Apolonia, Van Oord’s second LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger
Today, Van Oord celebrated the christening of brand new trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Apolonia. Vox Apolonia is Van Oord’s second hopper dredger equipped with an LNG fuel system and an outstanding example of its…
14-03-2023 Offshore Wind
KENC supports GustoMSC in detailed engineering on wind orca crane upgrade
In May 2022, KENC Engineering was awarded an engineering job by GustoMSC. KENC has now successfully completed the assignment which entailed detailed engineering support for the new heavy lift crane of Cadeler’s jack-up vessel Wind…
10-03-2023 Sustainability
First CO2 storage in the North Sea
Thursday 9 March, HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark initiated the first CO2 storage in the Danish North Sea at a ceremony in Esbjerg. 200 kilometres off the mainland and 1800 metres below the seabed,…
09-03-2023 Sustainability
DEME, Tractebel and Jan De Nul present offshore floating solar technology: SEAVOLT©
Tractebel, DEME, and Jan De Nul jointly developed a new floating solar technology, capable of operating in harsh marine conditions. Research and development is a joint effort with Ghent University and the RBIN (Royal Institute…
07-03-2023 IRO news, Offshore Wind
Agreement to evaluate seven offshore wind projects in Brazil
Petrobras and Equinor have signed a letter of intent, expanding on the cooperation between the companies, so that they can assess the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of seven offshore wind power generation projects off…
02-03-2023 Member news
Again SMST knuckle boom crane for Van Oord
Recently, SMST’s 100t active heave compensated knuckle boom crane for Van Oord’s new cable-laying vessel Calypso left the SMST premises exactly on schedule for delivery to the Vard Brattvaag yard in Norway. VARD, the major…
02-03-2023 Member news
DEME and Jan De Nul joint venture is set to build the world’s first energy island for Elia
DEME Group and Jan De Nul Group,two global players in offshore construction, together form the joint venture TM EDISON. The Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI) contract covers the further design and the construction…
24-02-2023 Member news, Offshore Wind
Fixed Offshore Wind Commercial Collaboration Agreement
Saipem and Seaway7 today announced that they have entered into a commercial collaboration agreement to jointly identify, bid and execute fixed offshore wind projects. Saipem and Seaway7 will pursue selected projects where the combined…
23-02-2023 Member news
Paradigm Group Completes First Deepwater In-Riser Installation Using its Flexi-Coil® Technology
Paradigm Flow Services (part of the Paradigm Group), a production & asset integrity solutions provider, has successfully completed its first installation of an in-riser velocity string using its Flexi-Coil® technology, a flexible coiled tubing system…
21-02-2023 Member news
Damen’s new Offshore Construction capability reveals two projects already underway
First project is now 70% complete Damen Shipyards Group is leveraging its resources and shipbuilding expertise to become a major force in offshore construction. It sees exciting opportunities in offshore wind, in particular the emerging…
20-02-2023 Member news, Offshore Wind
Fugro secures significant offshore wind programme on the US East Coast
Fugro has signed a letter of intent to optimise and perform a site characterisation programme for an offshore wind development on the US East Coast. The programme is focused on accelerating the construction and operations…
17-02-2023
The European Project FLORES kicks off to boost skills in the offshore renewable energy sector
15 partners from 8 countries collaborate in the European Project FLORES: “Forward Looking at the Offshore Renewable Energies”, developing tools and activities to foster skills in the sector. Two Dutch companies, Bluespring and Deftiq, contribute…
16-02-2023 IRO news
Internationaal Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen
De afgelopen weken waren Peter Berdowski, CEO Boskalis, en Ingrid Thijssen, voorzitter VNO-NCW regelmatig in het nieuws over het wetsvoorstel Internationaal Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen. Hun kritiek richt zich vooral op de uitvoerbaarheid, haalbaarheid en eenduidigheid…
16-02-2023 Member news
Fugro and IOC/UNESCO launch working group to unlock private sector ocean data
The Ocean Decade Corporate Data Group—co-chaired by Fugro and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC/UNESCO)—was officially launched last week during an online kick-off meeting. Organised in support…
16-02-2023
Showcase your company’s products and services at Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2023
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2023 opens floorplan. OEEC is Europe’s leading, high-quality event for the entire offshore energy industry, where companies and professionals connect, learn about the latest…
16-02-2023 IRO news
Maritiem Masterplan
Het Maritiem Masterplan is ingediend bij het Nationaal Groeifonds. Het doel van het Masterplan is om betrouwbare en concurrerende klimaatneutrale schepen te ontwikkelen, bouwen en gebruiken. Via deze link kunt u een…
15-02-2023 Member news, Offshore Wind
Sif takes Final Investment Decision to Construct the World’s Largest Monopile Foundation Manufacturing Plant
Strong Commitment from Customers and Cornerstone Shareholder to Strengthen Sif’s Position as the Leading Supplier of Foundations for the Energy Transition • Sif Holding N.V. (“Sif” or the “Company”) today announces its €328 million Final…
14-02-2023 Member news
IRO lid in de schijnwerpers: Bredenoord
Door middel van een kort interview zetten wij graag onze zeer gewaardeerde IRO leden in de schijnwerpers. Deze keer maken we kennis met Bredenoord in een persoonlijk gesprek met Peter Rijkens, Area manager…
13-02-2023 IRO news, Member news
Terugblik Leden Ontmoeten Ledenbijeenkomst bij Bluestream Offshore, 10 februari 2023
Goed om weer in Den Helder te zijn voor een drukbezochte, zeer interessante IRO LOL-bijeenkomst bij Bluestream Offshore, vrijdag 10 februari. Bluestream Offshore heeft tijdens deze middag in korte tijd glashelder gemaakt…
10-02-2023 Member news
Innovative Elevation Series CSOV wins OSJ award
On February 8th, the Elevation Series won in the category Offshore Renewables at the OSJ Awards 2023. Damen and Windcat developed in close co-operation the ‘Elevation Series’ that synthesise the operational experience from Windcat and…
