News & Press
01-07-2019 IRO news
Internationale Matchmaking tijdens HUSUM Wind 2019
Internationale matchmaking tijdens HUSUM Wind 2019 Bent u opzoek naar potentiele (internationale) samenwerkingspartners op het gebied van wind op zee of wind op land? Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) organiseert op woensdag 11 september 2019 een…
01-07-2019 Member news
EL HAMRA PROJECT COMPLETION – Jumbo successfully installs another mooring system in Egypt!
The Fairplayer and her team have successfully completed the pre-installation and tensioning of a shallow water CALM buoy mooring system at a depth of 26 metres for the Mersa El-Hamra terminal offshore Egypt. SCOPE OF…
28-06-2019 Member news
MARIN test door kinderen bedacht ‘schip van de toekomst’
Zeilvis als containerschip, met netten om containers op te vangen Vier winnende schoolklassen waren vandaag bij de prijsuitreiking van de wedstrijd ‘Ontwerp jouw schip van de toekomst’ van MARIN (Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland). Het winnende…
27-06-2019
Heerema’s Sleipnir Passes Sea Trials with Flying Colors
Sleipnir, Heerema Marine Contractor’s newest state-of-the-art semi-submersible crane vessel and the world’s first LNG powered Construction Vessel, has successfully completed her sea trials and crane load tests. During Sleipnir’s sea trials all major systems…
27-06-2019 IRO news
IRO office closed on 27-28 June due to relocation
We’re busy moving to a new office space. Therefore, we can’t be reached on June 27th from 15.00 hrs and the entire day on the 28th. Monday July 1st we are available again from our…
26-06-2019 Member news
Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam completes major maintenance programme on OSV Deep Arctic
Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam has bid farewell to the Diving Support Vessel Deep Arctic following a significant maintenance stopover, a substantial proportion of which was spent in dry dock. It was an exceptionally complex project with…
24-06-2019
Keel laid for the first of Damen’s revolutionary new FCS 7011 Crew Change
Two and a half years on from the genesis of the FCS 7011 concept in response to extensive feedback from the offshore energy sector, the build of the first of this revolutionary design has begun…
20-06-2019
CSH – Hydrodiesel Firepak 2400 succesfully commissioned
The containerised Cummins Firepak 2400 of CSH Hydrodiesel is successfully commissioned on board of the Constructor Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV). Compressor Systems Holland, YOUR CHALLENGE, OUR WORK !…
19-06-2019 Leeuwarden
Robots van NHL Stenden Hogeschool gaan de strijd met elkaar aan
Studenten nemen het tegen elkaar op met hun slimste innovaties Hoe maak je een robot zó geavanceerd dat hij eieren kan herkennen, rapen en afleveren zonder een kip omver te rijden? En wat gebeurt er…
17-06-2019
Very successful Young IRO Machine Learning Event
On the 13th of June 40 Young IRO members got together to combine their knowledge and brainstorm how we can solve critical industry challenges using machine learning. Their concepts and pitches were very impressive! The…
14-06-2019 Member news
Boskalis appointed as salvor for both damaged tankers in the Gulf of Oman
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been appointed as the salvor for both tankers that were hit yesterday morning in the Gulf of Oman in a suspected…
13-06-2019 Tokyo
DOB-Academy signed two contracts in Tokyo, Japan
On Monday, 10 June, DOB-Academy signed a contract with NAMICPA (Nagasaki Marine Industry Cluster Promotion Association). Together with consortium partner TU Delft, we also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nippon Foundation. Both…
13-06-2019
Europort 2019 update newsletter
From 5 – 8 November 2019 Europort, organised in the world port city of Rotterdam, will be the leading exhibition for special purpose vessels. Europort is thé business hub for the maritime sector, as the event focuses on specialised ships…
12-06-2019
Verduurzaming zeevaart komt in stroomversnelling
NMT en KVNR zetten handtekening onder ambitieuze Green Deal maritieme sector De vertegenwoordigers van brancheorganisaties Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders (KVNR) en koepelorganisatie Nederland Martiem Land (NML) hebben dinsdag 11 juni…
11-06-2019
High Speed Transfers places order for fourth Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710
HST’s second FCS 2710 has just been delivered High Speed Transfers (HST), the recent new entry into the crew transfer sector, has placed its fourth order for a Damen next-generation Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710,…
11-06-2019
Another acquisition for HYDAC B.V. in Helmond
Large expansion for market leader in hydraulic components and systems through the addition of electric drive & control technology from Elma B.V. Following previous acquisitions by HYDAC of HYCOM B.V. and Hydrodynamics B.V. in 2013,…
06-06-2019
Keep educating yourself and become an offshore energy expert
Blijf je (energie)kennis verbreden! Bekijk onderstaand filmpje en je weet waarom windturbines wit zijn: Schrijf je in voor een cursus en kom véél meer te weten! vrijdag 14 juni: introductie cursus Offshore safety Locatie:…
06-06-2019 Member news
Damen to showcase capabilities for US offshore wind sector
Damen attending US Offshore Wind Confex 2019 highlighting Jones Act compliant, proven vessel solutions Damen Shipyards Group will be present at the fourth annual US Offshore Wind 2019 Conference and Exhibition on 10-11 June 2019…
06-06-2019 Member news
Navingo Career Event great success
On the 23rd of May, the thirteenth edition of the Navingo Career Event took place at RDM Rotterdam – Onderzeebootloods. During the event, career and personal development in the maritime, offshore and energy sector took…
05-06-2019 Member news
Heavy lift jack-up Apollo completes refit at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque
DEME Offshore’s newest heavy-lift jack-up Apollo has recently completed a one-month conversion project at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu). This complex contract involved the installation of a moon pool on the main deck. The technical demands…
04-06-2019
Embracing the energy transition – From our Backyard to the North Sea?
The next Oil & Gas Reinvented Community event is here! Your exclusive invitation to the next Oil & Gas Reinvented Community event. After the success of our last event, we now bring you:…
04-06-2019 Member news
Ampelmann enters Norway with first Walk to Work contract
Dutch offshore service provider Ampelmann has secured a contract with DeepOcean to support the hook-up and commissioning of the Valhall Flank West (VFW) project, operated by Aker BP. An E-type system will support the Normand…
03-06-2019 Member news
DGI Doedijns will relocate to Zoetermeer
DGI Doedijns, located in Waddinxveen, is moving to a new location in Zoetermeer. Together with sister company DGI Sypack, which already is located in Zoetermeer, it will enter a new premises in the Dutch Innovation…
29-05-2019 IRO news
IRO office closed on 30 May & 31 May
Due to Ascension Day the IRO office will be closed on Thursday 30 May and Friday 31 May. We’re back in the office on Monday 3 June. Have a sunny weekend!…
28-05-2019
Aanbieding toegang Winddays voor IRO leden
Op 12 en 13 juni 2019 organiseren NWEA en TKI Wind op Zee wederom de WindDays. Dit jaarlijks terugkerende evenement, dat bestaat uit een conferentie en een beurs in het WTC Rotterdam, verbindt belanghebbenden…
28-05-2019
Call for proposals Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge
Vanuit InnovatieLink & Offshore Wind Innovators Community organiseren we de 2de editie van de internationale Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge. Hiervoor zijn wij op zoek naar aanmeldingen. Het doel van de Innovatie…
27-05-2019 IRO news
Maritieme sector pleit voor realistische transitie van fossiel naar duurzaam
Minister Kaag van Buitenlandse Handel en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking is van plan om per 2020 de financiering en overheidsinstrumenten ter ondersteuning van fossiele brandstofprojecten uit te faseren. Dit is volgens de maritieme sector niet realistisch. Lees…
27-05-2019 Member news
Subsea 7 and Royal IHC launch reel-lay vessel SEVEN VEGA
On Saturday 25 May 2019, Subsea 7 and Royal IHC successfully launched the fully integrated reel-lay vessel SEVEN VEGA. The ceremony took place at IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands, and…
27-05-2019 IRO news
Christening Acta Centaurus in Den Helder
Wednesday May 22nd, the third Walk to Work Construction Support Vessel of Acta Marine was named Acta Centaurus. Sander Vergroesen, IRO director, was present at the festive ceremony which took place in Den Helder. …
27-05-2019 Member news
Damen and Hanson sign contract on new dredger vessel
On 10 May 2019, Damen Shipyards Group and Hanson Aggregates Marine signed a contract for construction of a Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD) 3500 vessel. The ship will be used to extract aggregates offshore up to…