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14-10-2021 Member news
Bakker Sliedrecht develops condition-based maintenance to optimize vessel maintenance cycle
Bakker Sliedrecht is one of the first companies in the maritime industry to switch partly from time-based maintenance to condition-based maintenance. The actual status and condition of electrical drive systems and components are monitored. The…
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14-10-2021 Member news
Bureau Veritas en Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports zoeken samenwerking in ontmantelingsopgave
Onlangs is Bureau Veritas toegetreden tot AYOP, de belangenvereniging en netwerkorganisatie die voluit bekend staat als Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports. De ruim 100 leden tellende AYOP-organisatie omvat bedrijven, regionale overheden en kennis- en onderwijsinstellingen die…
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08-10-2021 Member news
Damen’s revolutionary Fast Crew Supplier FCS 7011 completes sea trials and heads to the Netherlands
After five years of market consultation, research, design, engineering and construction, the first of Damen’s ground-breaking Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 class has completed its sea trials off the Turkish coast and is set to…
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07-10-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Seaway 7 awarded WTG installation vessel supplier contract by Ørsted
Seaway 7 ASA is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a preferred contractor by Ørsted for the transport and installation of wind turbine generators for part of the Gode Wind 3 and…
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06-10-2021 Member news
Atlas Professionals to recruit O&M personnel for Vattenfall
International recruitment company Atlas Professionals is selected to provide the permanent roles of Troubleshooter and Service Technician for Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 1 – 4 offshore wind farm Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team. October…
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04-10-2021 Member news
Van Oord signs contract for Subsea Rock Installation at Ormen Lange Phase 3 in Norway
Van Oord has been awarded a contract related to the Ormen Lange Field operated by A/S Norske Shell. This contract for the specialised seabed interventions services of Subsea Rock Installation (SRI) is a continuation of…
04-10-2021 Member news
RED BOX ARC-7 Module Carrier “AUDAX” Successfully Completes Historic Voyage of Northern Sea Route
Singapore, October 3rd, 2021 – RED BOX Energy Services Pte. Ltd. (RBES) a newly established provider of Marine Heavy Transport Services announces the completion of a 7900 Nautical Mile transit of the Northern Sea Route…
04-10-2021 Member news
Paradigm Customer Experience Center Re-Opens, Showcasing Latest Technologies
Located at Paradigm Group HQ in The Netherlands, the redesigned customer experience reopened on the 25th of September for in-situ demonstration and showcase of Paradigm innovations. Set over 600 square metres, the fully immersive customer…
01-10-2021 Member news
Van Oord orders mega ship to install 20 MW offshore wind foundations and turbines
Van Oord has ordered a new offshore installation vessel to further strengthen its market position in offshore wind. The jack-up vessel can operate on methanol and install up to 20 MW wind turbines at sea…
28-09-2021 Member news
Inmarsat makes Fleet LTE Offshore agreement with Solstad Offshore
First major offshore vessel owner makes switch to flexible Inmarsat Fleet LTE to connect seamlessly using three networks Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a contract for its new Fleet…
22-09-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Industry leaders & organizations call for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050
Paris La Défense, 22 September 2021 – Full decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. This is the clear message from more than 140 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain,…
16-09-2021 Member news
Ampelmann first to deploy motion compensated gangway in Chinese renewables market
Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed its first contract offshore China. The company will provide the A-type gangway, one of its flagship systems, to Guangdong Safety New Energy for the offshore wind works…
09-09-2021 Member news
Offshore Pipeline Design for CCUS
By: Hans Brugman – Offshore Independents B.V. Pieter Swart – Offshore Independents B.V. Introduction As concerns about climate change increase while global demand for energy continues to grow, we are committed to ensure a…
09-09-2021 Member news
KenzFigee UK expand to new multi-purpose site
KENZFIGEE UK EXPAND TO NEW MULTI-PURPOSE SITE TO SUPPORT INCREASED DEMAND IN OFFSHORE OIL & GAS AND WIND SECTORS KenzFigee, a well-established lifting, handling and service specialist of tailor-made equipment for the marine, offshore and…
09-09-2021 Member news
Red Box defeats Chinese state-owned ZPMC in Hong Kong break-up battle
Specialist heavylift shipowner wins a victory over its estranged partner in arbitration and in the courtroom Date published: 8 September 2021, by Bob Rust, in New York A Hong Kong judge has rebuffed a Chinese…
08-09-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Iv-Offshore & Energy signed contract for Engineering & Procurement Offshore HVDC platform Sofia Wind Farm
Iv-Offshore & Energy b.v. is proud to announce that it has signed the main contract with Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard Pte Ltd (SMIY) to supply Engineering and Procurement services for the high voltage direct current…
01-09-2021 Member news
IQIP to Deliver Noise Mitigation System for He Dreiht OWF
EnBW has awarded IQIP with a contract for the delivery of a noise mitigation system which will be used during the installation of monopiles at EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind farm in Germany. The Dutch…
01-09-2021 Member news
Nieuw lid in de schijnwerpers: Konnektus
IRO heeft recentelijk Konnektus als nieuw lid mogen verwelkomen. In een persoonlijk interview met Jeffrey Rynenberg, eigenaar, maken wij kennis met Konnektus. Waar blinken jullie in uit? We zijn gespecialiseerd in en worden nauw…
01-09-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Van Oord to install Italy’s first Offshore Wind Farm
Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel MPI Resolution will commence its work for the Taranto Offshore Wind Farm in Italy. The Taranto Offshore Wind Farm is located near the Taranto harbour in Italy and consists of…
30-08-2021 Member news
Huisman contracted by DEME for major upgrade Sea Installer
Today, Huisman, the worldwide provider of step changing technical solutions, announces that it has been awarded a contract from DEME for the delivery of a 1,600mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC), to increase the lifting capacity…
26-08-2021 Member news, Sustainability
DEME Offshore prepares for next generation turbines with major crane upgrade for ‘Sea Installer’
Crane capacity increased to 1,600 tonnes DEME Offshore’s DP2 jack-up installation vessel ‘Sea Installer’ will get a major crane upgrade when the capacity is increased from 900 tonnes to 1,600 tonnes. Being built by leading…
25-08-2021 Member news
Huisman doubles slew bearing production capacity in the Netherlands
Huisman, the worldwide provider of step changing technical solutions, has doubled the slew bearing production capacity of its facility in Schiedam, the Netherlands. With this significant increase in production capacity, Huisman is able to meet…
24-08-2021 Member news
DNV acquires energy price forecaster Antuko
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider has acquired the consulting arm of Antuko, a leading energy price forecaster. Antuko, with headquarters in Chile, South America, is a specialist in quantitative analysis, risk assessment,…
24-08-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Bureau Veritas delivers world’s first Approval in Principle for offshore floating solar technology to SolarDuck
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Dutch renewable energy company SolarDuck for its offshore floating solar solution ‘King…
19-08-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Allseas enters renewables market with offshore substation installation
Pioneering Spirit installs France’s first offshore substation Platform installation is Allseas’ first for the offshore wind industry Allseas has taken its first steps into the renewable energy market with Pioneering Spirit successfully installing a high-voltage…
19-08-2021 Member news
Strohm plans new TCP centre of excellence and office base in Brazil
Leading global composite pipe technology company Strohm has opened a new office in Rio de Janeiro and is establishing a centre of excellence for engineering its Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) technology as part of its…
19-08-2021 Member news, Sustainability
DEME installs first offshore substation in France at Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm
In another pioneering step in the offshore wind industry, DEME installed the first offshore substation (OSS) in France. Weighing 2,100 tons, the OSS was successfully installed at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm on August 18.
18-08-2021 Member news
SMST gangway back on board of Allseas’ Oceanic
For the next phase of the removal of a Northern North Sea platform, SMST is back on board of Allseas’ Oceanic. Allseas awarded SMST a new rental contract for their motion compensated gangway, including operating…
17-08-2021 Member news
Revolutie in identity & access management
Nsecure introduceert haar YIM platform bij TEAM Terminal Het identity management platform YIM van Nsecure is succesvol in gebruik genomen bij TEAM Terminal, één van de grootste olie op- en overslagbedrijven in het Rotterdamse Europoortgebied.
16-08-2021 Member news
Green Pin® ROV Shackles & Hooks: A Complete Range
Some sea creatures are more specialized than others. More fit to the extreme conditions under water. Like our subsea shackles and hooks for ROV operations. Green Pin® offers an ocean of possibilities with our range…
12-08-2021 Member news
Damen signs with Fairplay Towage for IMO Tier III certified Shoalbuster 2711
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Fairplay Towage Polska for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 2711 ICE. The company will use the versatile vessel to perform diverse operations, including in the offshore wind…
12-08-2021 Member news
Huisman to deliver installation tools for DEME’s Offshore Installation Vessel Orion
Today, Huisman, the worldwide provider of step changing technical solutions, announced the signing of a contract with DEME for the delivery of a 2,300mt Lifting Spreader and a set of adaptive Damping Tugger Winches. These…
12-08-2021 Member news
Ampelmann signs 13 new contracts in European offshore wind in the first half of 2021
The offshore wind industry continues to grow in 2021, and so does the need for safe and efficient offshore access. Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed 13 contracts in European offshore wind in…
09-08-2021 Member news
Inmarsat shows the way for future maritime safety with unique data
New Inmarsat report analyses three years of global maritime distress call data to focus minds on true areas for concern and develop a vision for shipping’s future safety Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile…
05-08-2021 Member news
Royal IHC draagt ‘s werelds meest krachtige en innovatieve cutterzuiger ‘SPARTACUS’ over aan DEME
Op 3 augustus heeft Royal IHC cutterzuiger SPARTACUS overgedragen aan DEME. Met het tekenen van de overdracht komt officieel een eind aan het bouwproces en kan het schip nu worden ingezet op haar eerste klus.
03-08-2021 Member news
Thialf successfully installs the Cassia Compression platform
Thialf successfully installs the Cassia Compression (Cassia C) platform on behalf of client bp Trinidad and Tobago LLC (bpTT). The installation is located off Trinidad’s east coast and marks a significant milestone in the Cassia…
29-07-2021 Member news
Inmarsat unveils the communications network of the future
Inmarsat ORCHESTRA will enable ground-breaking new services in new places for global mobility customers in maritime, aviation, government and enterprise The first-of-its-kind network will seamlessly integrate GEO, LEO and terrestrial 5G into one harmonious solution…
26-07-2021 Member news, Sustainability
Van Oord takes on Baltic project
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 23 July 2021 – Van Oord has signed a contract with the Spanish energy company Iberdrola for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. Van Oord will transport and install the foundations and…
19-07-2021 Member news, Sustainability
SOCAR and Technip Energies enter cooperation agreement on offshore sustainable energy development
SOCAR and Technip Energies entered a cooperation agreement to study sustainability measures in the offshore upstream activities, including CO2 emission reduction, improvement of power efficiency and associated optimization in the total cost of ownership. The…
19-07-2021 Member news, Sustainability
HYPORT® Duqm signs cooperation agreement with Uniper to explore green ammonia offtake
Oman’s strategic green hydrogen project HYPORT® Duqm has signed a cooperation agreement with energy giant Uniper. Under the cooperation, Uniper will be joining the project team to provide engineering services and negotiate an exclusive offtake…
15-07-2021 Member news
Samenwerking DroneQ Robotics, OWIC, Growind en Topwind
DroneQ Robotics, Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (OWIC),Growind en Topwind gaan samenwerken in onderzoek, ontwikkeling en innovatie op het gebied van drone-inspecties van windturbines. Op Droneport Eemshaven, een initiatief van DroneQ Robotics, OWIC, Groningen Seaports en…
15-07-2021 Member news
TopTier JIP: Industry and administrations address container securing safety together
Kicked off on May 18 with more than 70 online attendees, MARIN’s TopTier Joint Industry Project is a three year initiative focused on drastically reducing the numbers of containers lost overboard and re-establishing the confidence…
15-07-2021 Member news
Atlas levert kernploegpersoneel Marinebasis Den Helder
Begin 2021 bezegelde de Koninklijke Marine in Den Helder de samenwerking met detacheerder Atlas Professionals (Atlas), die voor de komende zeven jaar kernploegpersoneel gaat leveren aan de Koninklijke Marine. De bekrachtiging volgt kort op de…
09-07-2021 Member news
Van Meeuwen Lubrication gaat de samenwerking aan met PANOLIN (biologisch afbreekbare smeermiddelen)
Mooi nieuws! Van Meeuwen Lubrication gaat de samenwerking aan met PANOLIN en is voor Nederland en België dé partner voor dit wereldwijd bekende merk. Het Zwitserse familiebedrijf, opgericht in 1949, is gespecialiseerd in biologisch afbreekbare…
06-07-2021 Member news
Offshore Construction Starts at Hollandse Kust Zuid OWF
Vattenfall has started the offshore construction of the 1.5 GW Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm in the Netherlands. The first vessel transporting foundations to the construction site departed today (5 July) from Sif’s quay…
02-07-2021 Member news
Jacket Lifting Tool for offshore wind farm installation
Eager.one was awarded by Boskalis to design and fabricate a specialized Jacket Lifting Tool (JLT). The JLT was specifically designed for the installation project of an offshore wind farm near Taiwan. It will be…
01-07-2021 Member news
Van Oord held naming ceremonies for two hybrid water injection vessels
On Wednesday 30 June, the naming ceremonies have been held for two hybrid water injection vessels. The event took place at the Van Oord head office jetty in Rotterdam. Ms Karin Schinagl, wife of Managing…
30-06-2021 Member news
Transformatoren TenneT succesvol in topside voor platform Hollandse Kust (noord) gehesen
Met de twee transformatoren (400MVA/230kV) is zaterdag 19 juni het ‘hart van de installatie’ in de topside van het toekomstige offshore substation Hollandse Kust (noord) gehesen. Via het open dak van de werf van ENGIE…
29-06-2021 Member news
Hydrogenius – De kracht van water Klimaatneutraal en emissieloos varen
Groene ambities De Nederlandse transportsector is verantwoordelijk voor circa 10% van de totale uitstoot van broeikasgassen in ons land. Ondanks dat er steeds meer aandacht is voor verduurzaming, tonen cijfers aan dat de uitstoot binnen…
25-06-2021 Member news
VOS Genoa obtains additional DOC
Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Srl has recently obtained two additional Documents of Compliance (DOC). After successful audits on 21 April and 16 June, VOS Srl received the Bulk Carrier Italian Flag DOC and the Offshore-Supply Vessel…
24-06-2021 Member news
BIMAC Vessel Management System ready to be the vessel’s heart for another 20 years
Bakker Sliedrecht’s Integrated Monitoring and Control system, also known as BIMAC, is marking its 20th anniversary this year. A special milestone for the system that plays a central role in managing the alarm, monitoring and…
23-06-2021 Member news, Sustainability
GustoMSC Kit for Eneti’s Next-Generation Jack-Up
Houston-headquartered NOV has been awarded contracts for the design and the supply of equipment for Eneti Inc’s first wind turbine installation jack-up vessel. The vessel will be built by South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine…
22-06-2021 Member news
What makes Bronswerk Heat Transfer’s Subsea Cooler unique?
What makes Bronswerk Heat Transfer’s Subsea Cooler unique? Over the years, Bronswerk Heat Transfer BV has developed multiple products which have had significant impact on wider industry; such examples include industrial heat pumps, the…
21-06-2021 Member news, Sustainability
WiSP2 project launched to further improve performance predications, rules and regulations for wind propulsion on commercial ships
MARIN and ABS have kicked off the WiSP2 Joint Industry Project to help facilitate the broad uptake of wind propulsion as an important tool to decarbonise shipping. “This Wind assisted Ship Propulsion (WiSP) JIP…
21-06-2021 Member news
KENC wins contract for design noise mitigation deployment system
On the 9th of April 2021, KENC Engineering got awarded a contract to design a Hydrosound Damper Deployment System (HSDDS). To install monopiles at an offshore wind farm, the clients’ heavy lift vessel will be…
21-06-2021 Member news
Paradigm Launches Ultra-Low Carbon Well Intervention Winch Solution for Capex-Constrained Oilfield Services Market
Paradigm, an upstream oil and gas technology and services company headquartered in the Netherlands, has launched a sustainable conversion service for adapting existing diesel hydraulic intervention winches to fully electric driven intelligent winches. The i-Winch®…
18-06-2021 Member news
Royal IHC hands over second cutter suction dredger to Suez Canal Authority
Royal IHC has now officially handed over cutter suction dredger (CSD) HUSSEIN TANTAWY to our respected client Suez Canal Authority. This event marks an important day in the cooperation between Royal IHC and Suez Canal…
18-06-2021 Member news
Second Taiwanese contract for SMST gangways
SMST is gaining a firm foothold in Taiwan with its modular gangways and mission equipment In March, SMST’s motion compensated gangway started operations for Jumbo Offshore in the Taiwanese waters on board the Jumbo Javelin.
15-06-2021 Member news
Damen delivers FCS 1605 to Allseas Pioneering Spirit
On 14th June, Damen Shipyards Group delivered a Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 1605 to Allseas to support the Pioneering Spirit – the largest construction vessel in the world. The FCS 1605 will perform fast crew…
15-06-2021 Member news
Digitale- en robottechnieken voor de energiesector op de Noordzee
Energy Reinvented Community, Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord/Maritime Emerging Technologies Innovation Park Noord-Holland (METIP) en DroneQ Robotics lanceren samenwerking. Om de ontwikkeling van innovaties in digitalisering en robotisering voor de offshore energiesector kracht bij te zetten, lanceerden…
