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02-04-2019 Delft
Ampelmann reaches a double milestone: 5m people and 10m kg of cargo safely transferred worldwide
Dutch offshore service provider Ampelmann is proud to announce that, as of today, it has enabled the safe transfer of 5 million people and 10 million kilogrammes of cargo worldwide. This double milestone is proof…
01-04-2019
Bibby WaveMaster Horizon launched and named at Damen Shipyards Galati
On March 29th, Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania launched Bibby Marine Services’ second Service Operations Vessel (SOV) 9020. During the same event, the vessel was officially named Bibby WaveMaster Horizon. Upon delivery later this year,…
01-04-2019
Pronomar’s COMBO Drying Systems for Damen’s VOLT Processor
In 2016 Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with VOLT Service AS in Norway for the construction of a Utility Vessel: the Volt Processor UV-4312. The vessel was delivered in May of 2018 and is…
26-03-2019
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…
26-03-2019
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…
26-03-2019
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
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
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…
20-03-2019
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
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
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
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
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 Rotterdam
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
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 Rotterdam
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
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 Papendrecht
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
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
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 ,
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 Gorinchem
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
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
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 Papendrecht
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
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
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
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 Rotterdam
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…
25-02-2019 Gorinchem
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 Leidschendam
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
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
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
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 Rodenrijs
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 Leden nieuws
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 Papendrecht
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
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…
20-02-2019 Rotterdam
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
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
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
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…
15-02-2019
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 ,
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 Papendrecht
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 Papendrecht
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
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…
11-02-2019 Papendrecht
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…
07-02-2019
Naval Group en Royal IHC presenteren hun strategische samenwerking voor de vervanging van de Nederlandse Walrusklasse-onderzeeboten
Royal IHC en Naval Group hebben een overeenkomst gesloten om samen te werken in het programma voor de vervanging van de Walrusklasse-onderzeeboten van de Koninklijke Marine. Zij vormen een robuust kernteam waarin beide partners hun…
07-02-2019
Falck Safety Services and Falck Fire Academy change their name to RelyOn Nutec and RelyOn Nutec Fire Academy
Falck Safety Services and Falck Fire Academy take the next step as the world´s leading safety services providers and change their name to RelyOn Nutec and RelyOn Nutec Fire Academy. A name with links to…
07-02-2019 Papendrecht
Boskalis secures important LNG module transport contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract for the transportation of a large number of modules for a North American LNG export facility. The contract value amounts to approximately USD 55 million…
05-02-2019
New Navingo Career Guide 2019 filled with career inspiration is out
The new Navingo Career Guide 2019 is out. This Guide take readers to the wondrous world of the maritime, offshore and energy sector. When you work in this sector, not a single day is the…
01-02-2019
Ministerbezoek I&W: Samenwerken om elkaar te versterken
Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen was in de laatste week van januari op bezoek bij Topsector Water & Maritiem. De technische sectoren hadden allen een programma om de minister, aan de hand van voorbeelden, de laatste…
31-01-2019
Fairmaster Fully Loaded: From Taiwan to the USA and Panama in Between
Our Fairmaster recently loaded 16 ultra-heavy petrochemical columns and accompanying general cargo in Mailiao, Taiwan for Pacific Ocean Group and end client Formosa Heavy Industries. This project video shows the Fairmaster’s journey with this…
28-01-2019
Test facility available for hire
All equipment, whether new, serviced or repaired is subject to an extensive factory test under full load conditions by experienced test engineers to ensure compliance and maximum reliability. We can provide a comprehensive repair, overhaul…
23-01-2019 Leidschendam
Fugro awarded large geotechnical investigation to support California WaterFix project
Fugro is leading a consortium providing geotechnical investigations for the landmark California WaterFix (CWF) project in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region. The CWF project is a comprehensive effort to improve water conveyance from the Delta area to…
21-01-2019 Wageningen
Spannende races en ontwerpen met grote overhangen bij 10e MARIN Ontwerp- en Zeilwedstrijd
Team 12 ‘Narrow’, heeft de snelste modelzeilboot van Nederland 2019 ontworpen en gebouwd. Het team won op 19 januari de zeilrace van 13 strijdende studententeams van Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) en Rotterdam Mainport Institute…
16-01-2019
Atlas Professionals acquires technical recruitment company Brander
Atlas Professionals and Brander have agreed to a 100% sale to Atlas Professionals. With this acquisition Atlas will strengthen their position in the Drilling & Offshore, Engineering, Decommissioning and Renewables market. Perfect fit Brander…