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26-03-2019 Member news
Toekomstig Windpark Maasvlakte 2 levert slechts één-vijfde van het potentieel
De tender van een groot windpark op de Maasvlakte 2 is al bij de start een grote teleurstelling. Bij gebruik van de meest moderne technieken kan het toekomstige windpark met een gepland opgesteld vermogen van…
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26-03-2019 Member news
Compressor Systems Holland/Hydrodiesel launches new website
We proudly present you our completely renewed website! The new website gives you access to both Compressor Systems Holland and our sister company Hydrodiesel. Here you will also find all our products and projects, the…
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26-03-2019 Member news
Damen Verolme Rotterdam completes refit of drilling rig Stena Don
Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR) has completed a major refit of the Stena Drilling-owned 5th generation, semi-submersible drilling rig Stena Don. The vessel arrived at DVR in October 2018 and departed for her new contract off…
25-03-2019 Member news
Safeway passes 10,000 safe personnel transfers at Shell Bonga FPSO with zero HSSE incidents
As from March 6, 2019, the unique Safeway motion compensated offshore access system of the Dutch Van Aalst Group completed over 10,000 safe personnel transfers for Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company (SNEPCo) during a…
25-03-2019 Member news
Royal IHC to build second TSHD for National Marine Dredging Company
Royal IHC has signed a contract with National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC, based in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.) to build yet another state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). The new vessel builds on the excellent partnership…
25-03-2019 IRO news
Drie topvrouwen toegevoegd aan Raad van Toezicht
De Raad van Toezicht van het Maritiem Museum Rotterdam is per 15 maart deels vernieuwd met de komst van drie nieuwe topvrouwen uit de culturele, financiële en onderwijssector. Met de komst van deze nieuwe leden…
22-03-2019 IRO news
Senegal meeting between BP and Dutch O&G companies – Thursday 11 April
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar would like to invite you to a meeting between BP and Dutch enterprises in the oil and gas sector. This meeting will take place on Thursday 11 April,…
22-03-2019 IRO news
“BREXIT raakt mijn onderneming niet”. Weet u dat zeker?
Binnen nu en enkele weken treedt het Verenigd Koninkrijk uit de Europese Unie. Dan is Brexit een feit. Doet u zaken met het Verenigd Koninkrijk? Of bent u dat van plan? Bereid u dan voor…
22-03-2019 IRO news
EY-IRO Industry Forecast 2019: industry experts’ views in a nutshell
Last Tuesday 19 March 200 IRO members joined the annual EY-IRO Industry Forecast meeting in Rotterdam, where they were updated on the developments in the oil, gas and offshore renewable industry and the energy transition…
21-03-2019 IRO news
D66 stemt nu ook voor bescherming van zeevarenden koopvaardij
De maritieme sector is zeer verheugd dat de Eerste Kamer op 19 maart heeft ingestemd met het toestaan van bewapende particuliere maritieme beveiligers aan boord van Nederlandse koopvaardijschepen. Anders dan tijdens de stemming in de…
20-03-2019 Member news
Bakker Sliedrecht successfully develops first generator protection for dual fuel ships
Bakker Sliedrecht has been the first to develop a generator protection system (CDG-protection) for dual fuel vessels which operate with a dynamic positioning system (DP) 2 and 3. The system has been successfully tested by…
19-03-2019 Member news
Royal IHC to design and deliver dredge installations for Van Oord
Royal IHC is proud to have been awarded a contract for the design and delivery of the complete dredge installations for two new LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD) from Van Oord. The two dredge…
18-03-2019 Member news
Jumbo wins offshore subsea decommissioning project in North Sea
Jumbo has been awarded an offshore decommissioning project in the North Sea by TAQA Energy BV, involving the removal, transportation and disposal of three subsea protection domes and piles. The removal operation will take place…
18-03-2019 Member news
Boskalis initiates EUR 100 million share buyback program
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces the start of a EUR 100 million share buyback program. Based on the current share price, this represents approximately 4.1 million shares representing slightly more than 3 percent of…
14-03-2019 Member news
Atlas organiseert samen met MHI Vestas de Wind Experience Days
Het zijn gouden tijden voor jonge technici. De banen liggen voor het uitzoeken, en zeker ook in de windindustrie. Wegens de enorme groei van deze duurzame industrie in Nederland en het daarbij komende tekort aan…
14-03-2019 IRO news
Terugblik op de jaarlijkse clubavond met CEDA, dinsdag 12 maart
Dinsdag 12 maart vond de jaarlijkse CEDA-IRO Clubavond plaats, waarbij een kleine 100 deelnemers aanwezig waren. Onderwerp ‘De impact van de installatie van windparken op zee op het milieu en omgeving: Kansen en bedreigingen’…
14-03-2019 RotterdamMember news
Mis het niet! Het Navingo Career Event 2019
Zet donderdag 23 mei 2019 in je agenda, want dan vindt het Navingo Career Event plaats. Een event dat je niet mag missen als je op zoek bent naar carrièremogelijkheden in de maritieme, offshore en…
14-03-2019 Member news
DEME Offshore announces Moray East wind farm Tier One suppliers
DEME Offshore, formerly GeoSea, has announced the selection of Tier One suppliers for its Moray East offshore windfarm foundation contract, many of which are based in the UK. The 950 MW wind farm is being…
13-03-2019 RotterdamMember news
Consortium Witwind tendert voor Hollandse Kust (Zuid) III en IV
Consortium Witwind is verheugd om aan te kondigen dat het deelneemt aan de aanbesteding van de bouw en exploitatie van de Nederlandse offshore windparken Hollandse Kust (zuid) III en IV. Witwind is een consortium met…
13-03-2019 Member news
Sustainable Maritime Innovation at Blueweek, May 27-29, Paris
MARIN is organising the next edition of BlueWeek with a focus on Ocean Energy, BLueLife, Natural Solutions, Natural Propulsion & Zero emission shipping. BlueWeek is the first platform focusing exclusively on sustainable maritime innovation and…
13-03-2019 PapendrechtMember news
Boskalis secures channel widening project for Adelaide port, Australia
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract for the widening of the Port Adelaide Outer Harbor shipping channel in Australia. The project was awarded by port owner and operator Flinders Ports. The…
13-03-2019 Member news
Bezoek Frans Timmermans aan NHL Stenden Hogeschool in Emmen
Vrijdag 15 maart brengt Frans Timmermans, Eerste Vice-voorzitter van de Europese Commissie, een werkbezoek aan NHL Stenden Hogeschool in Emmen. In deze regio spelen belangrijke grensoverschrijdende thema’s zoals werkgelegenheid, kennisontwikkeling, behoud van afgestudeerden voor de…
11-03-2019 Member news
Atlas starts Permanent Recruitment and Executive Search Business in the APAC region
With the offshore renewables industry surging ahead as countries aim to achieve their climate targets, clients all over the world – and definitively in the Asia Pacific region – are increasingly looking to recruit professionals…
11-03-2019 IRO news, Member news
The Netherlands exchange program “Energy Executives Training” open for application
The Netherlands Strategic Program “Energy Executives Training” (EET) is an exchange program for Mexican managers in the energy sector. The program is also open for managers coming from Aruba, Brazil and Curacao. The program offers…
11-03-2019 GorinchemMember news
Damen Shipyards Group and Homeland Integrated Offshore Services of Lagos have signed a contract in Singapore for the delivery of two additional Damen 3307 Patrol Vessels
Damen Shipyards Group and Homeland Integrated Offshore Services of Lagos have signed a contract in Singapore for the delivery of two additional Damen 3307 Patrol Vessels. This further increases the total number of these vessels…
08-03-2019
Seaways International takes delivery of two Damen FCS 2206
On March 4th at Damen Shipyards Singapore, Seaways International took delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2206. The Dubai-headquartered company has previously operated a Damen FCS 3307. Seaways International specialises in offshore…
07-03-2019 Member news
Boskalis posts higher revenue against lower full-year result in line with expectations
HIGHLIGHTS 2018 Revenue: EUR 2.6 billion EBITDA: EUR 354 million Operating result: EUR 119 million Extraordinary charges: EUR 519 million Net operating profit: EUR 83 million Order book: EUR 4.3 billion Dividend proposal: EUR 0.50…
04-03-2019 Member news
Ampelmann enters the Mexican market after signing first contract
Dutch offshore access provider Ampelmann has secured its first contract in Mexico, adding a new region to its global portfolio. An A-type system has been mobilised on a flotel and will operate for two months,…
04-03-2019 PapendrechtMember news
Boskalis and Kotug sign LOI to sell Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis), together with its co-shareholder Kotug International B.V. (Kotug), has signed a letter of intent (LOI) relating to the sale of Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group (Boluda). Under the terms…
04-03-2019 Member news
SABCA and DEME Offshore enter in a partnership to deploy drone inspection services for offshore wind farms
SABCA, a leading tier 1 aerospace industry supplier and DEME Offshore, a worldwide leader in solutions and services for the offshore energy market, have entered into a partnership for the development and deployment of Unmanned…
04-03-2019 Member news
iPS has opened an office in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
iPS – Powerful people has opened a local office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and in Manama, Bahrain. iPS is constantly looking for new opportunities to grow and expand our current business portfolio. The move…
28-02-2019 Rotterdam
German press delegation visits Ampelmann
On February 26, Ampelmann had the pleasure to host a delegation of German journalists, show them around its production facility in Rotterdam and tell them more about its work in the offshore wind sector, especially…
27-02-2019 Member news
Atlas Professionals secures contract for Vattenfall’s Marine Coordination Center
International recruitment company Atlas Professionals is selected to provide Marine Coordination services for construction and operation phases at Vattenfall offices across Europe. Contract The three year frame agreement, with option to another two year…
26-02-2019 RotterdamMember news
New X-JACK design for jack-up vessels to strengthen Ulstein’s ambitions in offshore wind
With the newly developed ULSTEIN J102 heavy lift jack-up design Ulstein presents its answer to the offshore wind industry’s need for fit-for-purpose, cost efficient yet future proof wind turbine installation vessels. The new design is…
26-02-2019 IRO news
Excellence in Asia: Creating a Sustainable Energy Equation – The Next 50 Years
The fourth edition of the Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) will be held from 24-27 March 2020 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Over the past…
25-02-2019 GorinchemMember news
Twin Damen Fast Crew Suppliers 2710 ordered by Hung Hua Construction Co. Ltd. of Taiwan
Hung Hua Construction Co. Ltd. of Taiwan has placed an order for two of Damen’s latest fast crew supply vessel; the FCS 2710. The contract was signed at the end of January and the vessels…
25-02-2019 LeidschendamMember news
Fugro FY 2018: strong revenue growth and EBIT improvement
• Revenue growth of 19.2% on comparable basis, driven by Fugro’s key markets oil and gas, offshore wind and infrastructure. All divisions showed growth, in particular Marine. • EBIT turned positive thanks to significantly…
25-02-2019 Member news
Radio Holland to renew complete IT infrastructure for JB-115 of Jack-Up Barge
Recently, Radio Holland received the order to renew the complete IT infrastructure for the JB-115 barge of Jack-Up Barge. The order includes design, installation and commissioning of an IT network. The JB-115 is an existing…
25-02-2019 Member news
The innovative power in education of Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz
What does an engine room of a ship look like? How does it feel to walk around in it and to perform tasks? Until a few years ago, maritime students would mainly use their imagination,…
22-02-2019 IRO news
OTC zeilevent: Get away for the day on Galveston Bay! Sunday 5 May 2019
Beste OTC-ganger, Het duurt nog even maar van 6 t/m 9 mei staat OTC Houston weer voor de deur. Velen van jullie zijn al in Houston in het weekend van 4 en 5 mei. En…
22-02-2019 Member news
Olympic, World and European Champion heptathlon Nafi Thiam names self-propelled DP2 jack-up vessel ‘Apollo’
DEME’s newest, self-propelled DP2 jack-up vessel ‘Apollo’ was officially named in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium on February 21. The ceremony was performed by Olympic, World and European Champion heptathlon Nafi Thiam. One of…
22-02-2019 Berkel en RodenrijsMember news
Quercus organiseert seminar Electrical Engineer op 14 maart in Berkel en Rodenrijs
Nieuw opleidingsprogramma voor elektrische experts die sturing gaan geven aan de energietransitie Elektrotechnisch kenniscentrum Quercus Technical Services organiseert op donderdag 14 maart 2019 het seminar Electrical Engineer in Berkel en Rodenrijs, nabij Rotterdam.
22-02-2019 Member news
IRO lid C-Ventus in RTL Z “How it’s done” op zaterdag 23 februari
Zaterdag 23 februari 2019 om 17:00 uur is C-Ventus te zien in het programma “How it’s done”! RTL Z “How it’s done” is een programma met inspirerende ondernemersverhalen over specifieke beroepsgroepen en sectoren. Vergeet niet te…
21-02-2019 PapendrechtMember news
Boskalis expands market position in marine survey through acquisition Horizon
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has acquired a 62.5% majority stake in the Horizon Group (Horizon) from the United Arab Emirates. Horizon’s main activities include marine geophysical surveys and geotechnical services. Peter Berdowski, CEO Boskalis,…
21-02-2019 Member news
DEME Offshore provides the most comprehensive offering to offshore oil, gas and renewable energy customers
Over the past decade the activities of GeoSea, Tideway, A2Sea and EverSea have experienced strong growth in a fast-evolving offshore energy market. Today we will be taking a new step in our ambition to provide…
21-02-2019 IRO news
Bijeenkomst Cyber risico’s, donderdag 14 februari 2019
In samenwerking met CMS en JLT Specialty hebben wij een bijeenkomst georganiseerd over Cyber risico management. Ook voor u als IRO lid geldt Cyber incidenten kunnen catastrofale gevolgen hebben Cyber incidenten zijn een steeds groter…
20-02-2019 RotterdamMember news
SeaOwls and Ulstein move forward separately in development heavy lift jack-up vessel
Rotterdam based companies SeaOwls and Ulstein Design & Solutions, have decided to each go their own separate ways in the offshore wind industry. The patent rights of the SOUL concept were developed under the cooperation…
19-02-2019
De nieuwe IRO website is LIVE!
Welkom op de nieuwe IRO website! Met trots presenteren wij onze nieuwe website waarbij gebruiksvriendelijkheid en overzichtelijkheid de belangrijkste uitgangspunten zijn. Met een paar muisklikken vindt u alle belangrijke informatie. De vele foto’s kenmerken de…
19-02-2019 Member news
Navingo Career Event – Kick-start your career in the maritime, offshore and energy sector
Everyone who is interested or curious about a career in the maritime, offshore and energy sector can register for free as of February 19th to visit the Navingo Career Event on…
19-02-2019 Member news
Mammoet completes milestone lift at Shell petrochemical plant in Pennsylvania
MSG80 completes tallest and heaviest lift for Shell Chemicals’ ethane cracker plant Mammoet has safely completed a critical lift at Shell’s Pennsylvania Chemicals Project in Potter Township, utilizing its MSG80 to hoist a…
18-02-2019 Member news
Augmented Reality (AR) doet zijn intrede in het service landschap.
Serviceorganisaties staan aan de vooravond van een boeiend vraagstuk. Hoe ga je om met gestage groei van de business terwijl schaarste in geschoold personeel nu serieuze vormen aanneemt. Hoe ga je om met “meer met…
18-02-2019
Banen in de offshore
Vera van Ewijk Windmolens, boorplatformen, baggeraars. Het hoort allemaal bij de offshore. Offshore is een maritieme sector waarin al het werk bij hoort dat op zee gebeurt. Bijvoorbeeld windmolens die in zee staan, boorplatformen die…
18-02-2019
MBO’ers in de Offshore
Door Marijn van Giesen In het nieuws zullen jullie het misschien wel gehoord hebben. Nederland komt steeds meer technische mensen tekort. Vooral in de offshore is de vergrijzing groot; voor alle zestigplussers die weggaan moeten…
15-02-2019 Member news
Boskalis launches new edition of its Creating New HORIZONS magazine
Today Boskalis is releasing a new edition of its Creating New HORIZONS magazine, which is available at www.boskalis.com/magazine. The magazine showcases groundbreaking projects and provides insights and fresh perspectives from internal and external experts.
15-02-2019 Member news, Young IRO
Jack Up Barge geeft kijkje in de keuken aan ‘uitverkocht’ Young IRO op hefeiland JB-115
De Nederlandse offshore service provider Jack Up Barge heeft 30 leden van industrie-platform Young IRO donderdag een kijkje in de keuken gegeven van het 55,5 meter lange hefeiland JB-115 in Rotterdam. De JB-115 heeft recentelijk…
13-02-2019 PapendrechtMember news
Boskalis signs sizable subsea cable integrity contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces that it has signed a sizable contract for the replacement and repair of a part of the inter-array cables at an offshore wind farm. The contract carries a value…
12-02-2019 PapendrechtMember news
Boskalis announces intended share buyback program
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) yesterday announced the intended sale of its stake in SAAM SMIT Towage with expected proceeds of more than EUR 175 million. Subject to the closing of this transaction, Boskalis intends…
12-02-2019 Member news
Ampelmann opens office in Sakhalin, expands its reach in the Russian market
Dutch offshore service provider Ampelmann has opened a new office in Sakhalin, Russia, in a move to expand its presence in the local market. The office will be manned by a full-time team of two…
12-02-2019 IRO news
International Public Tender of Two-Stages for the Manufacture and Supply of High Pressure Natural Gas Pipes – Israel
Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd., an Israeli governmental owned company, has published a Tender for the Manufacture and Supply of High Pressure Natural Gas Pipes. The requirements can be found in the following documents.
11-02-2019 PapendrechtMember news
Boskalis signs deal to sell its equity stake in SAAM SMIT Towage for USD 201 million
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has signed an agreement with SAAM S.A. (SAAM) relating to the sale and purchase of the equity stake held by Boskalis in SAAM SMIT Towage. Under the terms of the…
