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14-06-2022 Leden nieuws
Optiwise HORIZON Project launches with the aim to holistically improve design and control of commercial ships with wind propulsion
MARIN, joined by the consortium outlined below, has successfully initiated the project Optiwise, an EU funded research and innovation project aiming to improve and demonstrate energy savings using wind propulsion and hydrodynamic improvements in propulsion.
09-06-2022 Leden nieuws
Huisman to equip Cadeler F-class vessel with leg encircling crane
Huisman has announced a contract award from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. for the design and construction of a Leg Encircling Crane (LEC). This crane will be installed on the new build F-class jack-up…
09-06-2022 Leden nieuws
DEME’s next generation vessel ‘Orion’ successfully installs first monopile at Arcadis Ost 1
First floating monohulled installation vessel able to install giant foundations Deploying ‘Orion’, the newest member of the DEME fleet and the most innovative vessel in the offshore wind industry, DEME Offshore has successfully installed…
07-06-2022 IRO Nieuws, Leden nieuws
Etteplan breidt haar activiteiten in Nederland uit met de overname van technische documentatie- en visualisatiespecialist DDCom B.V.
Etteplan breidt door een overname haar activiteiten in Nederland verder uit. De overname van DDCom B.V. versterkt de capaciteiten van Etteplan op het gebied van technische documentatie, met name in 3D content-gebaseerde animatie- en visualisatiediensten.
03-06-2022 Leden nieuws
Boek nu jouw bedrijfstafel voor het Maritime Awards Gala 2022
Op maandag 7 november vindt het Maritime Awards Gala 2022 plaats in de Doelen in Rotterdam. Dé gelegenheid voor maritiem Nederland om elkaar te ontmoeten en bij te praten over de actuele ontwikkelingen en bereikte…
03-06-2022 Leden nieuws
Heerema Marine Contractors announces changes to the Management Structure
In order to face and address the challenges and opportunities in the industry, especially the energy transition, Heerema Marine Contractors announces changes to the Board of Directors both in terms of structure and composition. The…
02-06-2022 IRO Nieuws, Leden nieuws
Early Bird ticketverkoop Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2022 gestart!
Maak gebruik van de Early Bird discount en registreer je voor 24 juni met 25% korting op een event ticket De ticketverkoop van Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2022 is gestart. Vanaf nu kun…
31-05-2022 IRO Nieuws, Leden nieuws
Terugblik op een high tech Leden ontmoeten Leden bijeenkomst bij GEA Nederland
Zo gaan we met onze Leden ontmoeten Leden bijeenkomst van Joure (FibreMax) naar ‘s-Hertogenbosch! Niet alleen voor een echte Bosche bol, maar juist ook voor een high tech middag bij GEA Nederland…
30-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Dredge Masters Ghana en IHC Dredging vergroten Afrikaanse capaciteit
Met groot genoegen kondigen IHC Dredging en Dredge Masters Limited de ingebruikname aan van twee Beaver® baggerschepen en verder materieel. De ingebruikname werd gedaan door Zijne Excellentie, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President van de Republiek…
24-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Bakker Sliedrecht upgrades Boskalis’ cutter suction dredger Taurus II
Bakker Sliedrecht has upgraded Boskalis cutter suction dredger Taurus II, enabling the vessel to be used booster station. By increasing the booster capacity of the dredge pumps from 6000 to 7400 kilowatts, the Taurus II…
24-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Huisman awarded contract with Seaway 7 for 3,000mt monopile lifting spreader bar
Seaway 7 has awarded Huisman a contract for the delivery of a 3,000mt Spreader Bar. The Spreader Bar will support installation of offshore wind turbines and is able to handle monopiles with the largest diameter…
20-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Catchy 2 gaat de strijd aan met zwerfafval in de Nieuwe Maas
Innovatief systeem voor het opvangen van zwerfafval in de Nieuwe Maas In gebruik genomen onder de Erasmusbrug in Rotterdam Allseas heeft een innovatief opvangsysteem ontwikkeld dat zwerfafval uit de Nieuwe Maas opvangt voordat het naar…
13-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Damen FCS 7011 nominated Offshore Energy Vessel of the Year
Game changer in crew supply recognised for innovative approach Aqua Helix, the Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 with the Ampelmann S-type motion compensated gangway integrated into its structure, has been nominated for the Offshore…
06-05-2022 Leden nieuws
SDC Verifier: webinar Global Analysis and Code Checking of the Offshore Structures with SDC Verifier
On May 19, the SDC Verifier team will be hosting the webinar Global Analysis and Code Checking of the Offshore Structures with SDC Verifier. SDC Verifier’s COO Oleg Ishchuk will talk about: Multiple Analyses like…
05-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Atlas Aberdeen launches their new Technical Greenhand Programme
Following the success of their Greenhand Roustabout Programme, Atlas Professionals, Aberdeen are expanding the existing Programme to technical greenhand positions from May 2022. Leading recruitment company, Atlas Professionals, is now accepting applications for its newly…
05-05-2022 Leden nieuws
DEME Offshore US contracts Barge Master for high-tech US offshore wind solution
DEME Offshore US has taken a major step forward in the further development of a US Jones Act compliant feeder solution for the upcoming offshore wind projects by entering into a long-term agreement with Barge…
05-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Vos Prodect has been awarded a cable protection system project for the Islands of Orkney
In the second quarter of 2022, the delivery of our Cable Protection Systems is scheduled to the islands of Orkney in Scotland. Vos Prodect will support a cable replacement and protection project contracted by Global…
03-05-2022 Leden nieuws
Van Oord awarded contract for large-scale USA offshore wind project
The consortium between Van Oord and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has been selected by Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and bp, as main contractors for subsea rock installation works related…
02-05-2022 Leden nieuws
DEME’s revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’ joins the fleet
A new era in the offshore energy market begins! DEME is very proud to announce that the revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’ officially joins its fleet today. This next-generation vessel brings a game-changing installation concept…
29-04-2022 Leden nieuws
OceanXpress provides next level crew change solution
Damen Shipyards and Ampelmann have established the joint venture OceanXpress to provide offshore crew change solutions in The North Sea area. This collaboration will see the introduction of a new service to the offshore access…
28-04-2022 Leden nieuws
SolarDuck successfully closes a €4 Million funding round with a strong consortium of investors, securing the path to commercialization by 2023
SolarDuck, a Dutch-Norwegian offshore floating solar company, has announced the successful close of its investment round, totaling €4 Million. The capital has been raised from existing investors and new investors. “We have been part of…
28-04-2022 Leden nieuws
CAPE Holland’s VLT completed its work at Kaskasi II OWF
CAPE Holland is pleased to announce that the world’s most powerful Vibro Lifting Tool, the CAPE VLT-640 Triple, has completed its work at the Kaskasi II Offshore Wind Farm. A lot of work went into…
28-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Fourth Wagenborg walk-to-work vessel connected by Castor Marine
Castor Marine has outfitted Wagenborg Offshore’s fourth Walk-to-Work (W2W) vessel ‘Koenigsborg’ with a seamless connectivity installation. The VSAT internet and Tampnet 4G connectivity solution provide the crew with continuous communications channels when working on offshore…
28-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Het Wageningse bouwbedrijf Van Swaay gaat het nieuwe Seven Oceans Simulatorcentrum (SOSc) van MARIN bouwen
Het Wageningse bouwbedrijf Van Swaay gaat het nieuwe Seven Oceans Simulatorcentrum (SOSc) van MARIN bouwen. Beide partijen ondertekenden daarvoor afgelopen vrijdag het bouwcontract. In augustus dit jaar gaat de eerste paal de grond in op…
28-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Huisman awarded contract for rock installation equipment
Huisman has announced the award of a contract from USA-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC (GLDD), for the delivery of rock installation equipment. The equipment, which is to be installed on the company’s…
28-04-2022 Leden nieuws
DEME Offshore’s flexible and integrated solution ensures solid progress at Kaskasi offshore wind farm
Monopiles, transition pieces, turbines and inter-array cables will all be installed using DEME vessels and expertise. DEME Offshore is making strong progress at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm, with 22 monopiles already installed. A substantial…
22-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Allseas’ showcases its pioneering spirit with new jacket lifting technology
First job for Pioneering Spirit’s Jacket lift system Single-lift removal and transport of 8100-tonne Ninian Northern jacket Revolutionary vessel is total solution for offshore work Allseas has successfully deployed its new jacket lifting technology for…
22-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Marnavi in operation with new SMST gangway system
Recently, SMST has mobilized their rental gangway with newly developed height adjustment system on board Multi Purpose Supply vessel (MPSV) Ievoli Amber of Marnavi Spa. The Italian shipping company is the first to use the…
22-04-2022 Leden nieuws
DEME sells jack-up installation vessel ‘Thor’
DEME has entered into an agreement with German shipping and logistics company Harren & Partner to sell the DP2 jack-up installation vessel ‘Thor’. The vessel is sold after a successful career of more than 10…
21-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Damen builds three hybrid Fast Crew Supply vessels on stock
Sustainable vessels operate in electric mode at wind farms and in harbours In response to positive feedback from offshore suppliers, Damen Shipyards Group decided to build three new vessels of the Fast Crew Supplier (FCS)…
20-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Boskalis awarded significant export cabling contract
Boskalis has been awarded a contract for the transportation and installation of the export cables for a large offshore wind farm development. The value of this contract for Boskalis is considered to be ‘significant’ (1).
14-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Vos Prodect supplies Cable Hang-off Systems in world’s largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank
Vos Prodect is pleased to make a significant announcement: the first two phases of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank A and B, will be installed with Vos Prodect’s Cable Hang-off systems. Dogger…
12-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Paradigm Group Promotes Drilling Technical Director Ahead of Major Growth in Sales
Paradigm Drilling Services (Aberdeen, UK) has promoted Adam Bennett to Technical Director of Drilling for the Group. The promotion supports an expanded global uptake of its drilling technologies. Commenting on the promotion, PDS Managing Director…
11-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Boskalis retrofits selected offshore vessels resulting in significant emissions reductions
Boskalis will convert numerous vessels within its Offshore Energy division into hybrid vessels through the retrofitting of Energy Storage Systems, or ‘power packs’. The conversions, which entail a sizable capital investment, will reduce the vessels’…
07-04-2022 Leden nieuws, Young IRO
Young IRO Paul Schoenmakers te gast in de Navingo Career Podcast
Iets wat je hebt getekend, en wat je als schaalmodelletje op je bureau hebt staan, in het echt zien op een schip, is echt supertof. Young IRO bestuurslid Paul Schoenmakers, business developer…
07-04-2022 Leden nieuws
SRC expands to the Port of Rotterdam
Opening ceremony performed by Andres Sutt, the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology of Estonia Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 6th of April, 2022. On the 4th of April, the Estonian Ambassador to…
05-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Major milestone for second revolutionary offshore installation vessel in DEME fleet
DEME introduces game-changing installation concept to the offshore energy sector Monday, April 4, 2022 An official launching ceremony for the revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Green Jade’ was held at CSBC’s shipyard in Kaohsiung,…
04-04-2022 Leden nieuws
Huisman to deliver 1,600mt Leg Encircling Crane for Fred. Olsen’s Brave Tern
Huisman has announced the award of a contract with Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for delivery of another 1,600mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC) to be installed on jack-up offshore wind turbine installation vessel Brave Tern. This order…
01-04-2022 IRO Nieuws, Leden nieuws
Terugblik op een mooie IRO Leden Ontmoeten Ledenbijeenkomst bij FibreMax
Woensdag 30 maart hadden wij de eerste Leden Ontmoeten Ledenbijeenkomst van dit jaar bij FibreMax in Joure. De reis naar Joure lijkt lang, maar was absoluut de moeite waard! Wàt een warm ontvangst bij dit…
31-03-2022 Leden nieuws
New release of SDC Verifier 2022 R1: Wave Load for Ansys and Tapered Beam Tool for Femap
In addition to 30+ industry standards supported in SDC Verifier, the latest release includes three more standards with beta tags removed. These are AIJ-2017 Design Standard for Steel Structures Based on Allowable Stress Concept, (2005…
29-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Huisman reaches 100 Mast Crane track record
With the delivery of two Heavy Lift Mast Cranes (HLMC) for Spliethoff, Huisman has reached a track record of 100 Mast Cranes. The first one of its kind, built in 1984, is still performing excellently…
29-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Vallianz and Royal IHC teaming up to develop a first-of-its-kind Service Operation Vessel
Under the terms of the MOU, the SOV will be constructed at PT. United Sindo Perkasa (“Vallianz PT USP”), which is the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary that operates a shipyard in Batam, Indonesia. On completion,…
29-03-2022 Leden nieuws
N-Sea awarded contract for Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm Project
N-Sea Group has been awarded a contract by Gwynt y Môr OFTO for a preemptive repair to one of the four export cables to the Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm Project. Gwynt y Môr is…
28-03-2022 SchiedamLeden nieuws
Huisman Geo en Ed. Züblin AG winnen contract van Deutsche ErdWärme voor geothermische boringen NL
Huisman Geo heeft samen met consortium partner Ed. Ed. Züblin AG, beiden specialist op het gebied van boren en geothermische energie, het algehele contract voor tot wel acht geothermische boorgaten in de centrale Bovenrijnregio in…
23-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710 for growing Irish fleet
Farra Marine anticipates offshore renewable energy boom Farra Marine will take delivery of their first Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710 in June, this year. The Twin-Axe bow vessel combines the stable platform of a catamaran…
23-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Inmarsat makes renewables breakthrough with digital ecosystem contract for Norwind Offshore
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has reached an integrated connectivity agreement with Norwind Offshore, a vessel owner that supports the development of renewable offshore energy. The partnership covers connectivity and digitalisation…
23-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Boskalis consortium awarded Hollandse Kust West Beta export cabling contract
Boskalis has been awarded the Hollandse Kust West Beta export cable contract by TenneT, in consortium with Orient Cables (NBO). The contract scope comprises the installation of two 65-kilometer-long export cables that will connect the…
18-03-2022 Leden nieuws
‘Vangrails op zee’ om aanvaring met windturbines te voorkomen
Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland (MARIN) testte deze week drie innovatieve barrières om aanvaringen tussen schepen en windturbines te voorkomen. Directe aanleiding voor dit onderzoek was het incident met de Julietta D op 31 januari 2022.
17-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Uitnodiging: ‘Vangrails op zee’ om aanvaringen met windturbines te voorkomen – MARIN
Vrijdag 18 maart 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 uur, MARIN, Haagsteeg 2, Wageningen Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland (MARIN) test deze week drie innovatieve barrières om aanvaringen tussen schepen en windturbines te voorkomen. Directe aanleiding voor dit…
15-03-2022 Duurzaamheid, Leden nieuws
New Van Oord order for unmanned, autonomous offshore survey vessel
Safer, greener and more efficient Maritime contractor Van Oord has placed a new order with Demcon unmanned systems; this time for a larger unmanned, autonomous offshore platform. This vessel is suitable for challenging offshore conditions…
10-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Boskalis publishes 2021 Annual Report and Sustainability Report
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has published both its Annual Report 2021 and its Sustainability Report 2021. In addition to reflecting on developments in 2021, the…
10-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Boskalis confirms receipt public offer proposal from HAL
This morning, HAL Holding N.V. (HAL) announced an intended voluntary public offer of EUR 32.50 per ordinary share for all issued ordinary shares in the capital of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis). On 8 March…
03-03-2022 Leden nieuws
Nieuw lid in de schijnwerpers: MO4
IRO heeft recentelijk MO4 als nieuw lid mogen verwelkomen. In een persoonlijk interview met Mark Paalvast, mede-oprichter, maken wij kennis met MO4. Waar blinken jullie in uit? We zijn een relatief nieuw bedrijf, opgericht…
28-02-2022 Leden nieuws
Allseas takes delivery of Seatools deep-sea mineral collection equipment
On behalf of its client Allseas, subsea technology company Seatools completed the engineering, manufacturing and qualification of the electronics, instrumentation, and hydraulics for Allseas’ pilot polymetallic nodule collection vehicle. The vehicle will be part of…
16-02-2022 Duurzaamheid, Leden nieuws
DEME’s entire long-term loan portfolio is transformed into sustainability-linked loans
In order to achieve DEME’s ambitious sustainability goals in all aspects of its business, the Group has undertaken the complete transformation of its long-term loans portfolio and converted them all into sustainability-linked loans. This…
14-02-2022 Duurzaamheid, Leden nieuws
POWER THE FUTURE | June 13-17 | On board SS Rotterdam & live stream
Floating Energy Production, Storage & Supply for Sustainable Shipping MARIN is looking forward to bringing the maritime sector together again in 2022, with a combined BlueWeek & FPSO JIP Week set to be held in…
09-02-2022 Leden nieuws
Inmarsat Fleet Xpress enables Geoquip marine vessels to offer high-speed private networks to charterers and crew at sea
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has implemented an agreement with Geoquip Marine allowing the offshore geotechnical solutions provider to offer dedicated Fleet Xpress bandwidth as part of its vessel charter arrangements…
07-02-2022 Duurzaamheid, Leden nieuws
Heerema Shows XXL Offshore Wind Turbine Floating Installation Method – Video
Following the recent completion of the first offshore test, Heerema Marine Contractors has issued a video showing a novel method of assembling and installing XXL wind turbines onboard a floating, dynamically positioned (DP) vessel. The…
07-02-2022 Leden nieuws
Revolutionary Damen Fast Crew Supplier 7011 begins final commissioning
The last phase of the commissioning of the first of Damen’s ground-breaking Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 class – the Aqua Helix – is now underway with its Ampelmann gangway installed and integrated with the…
02-02-2022 Leden nieuws
Werken bij wisselende weersomstandigheden
Het winterseizoen is nog in volle gang en buitenwerkers werken hierdoor regelmatig in wisselende weersomstandigheden. Denk hierbij bijvoorbeeld aan medewerkers die zich bezig houden met groenvoorzieningen of wegwerkzaamheden, of aan land- en scheepsbouwers. Zij krijgen…