Posted on November 19, 2025
𝗔 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
On the North Sea, Boskalis’ subsea rock installation vessel Seapiper has started its first installation project in Europe. The vessel recently loaded more than 13,800 tons of rock in Norway, which was a special occasion for the vessel. In recent years, the Seapiper has been mainly active in Taiwan and Australia, and now it has started a new chapter in Europe.
Interestingly, while this is the first time the Seapiper has set sail to Europe in its current form, the continent is certainly not unfamiliar territory. Why? Because the last time the vessel was active in Europe, it sailed under a different name – Fjell – as a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel. In that role, the vessel transported dozens of heavy cargoes across the world. Since then, however, a lot has changed. The hull was modified to reduce resistance when sailing and maneuvering as a subsea rock installation vessel, the accommodation was upgraded, and the deck received a complete makeover. This included the installation of a moonpool, a fallpipe tower, and an inclined fallpipe on the aft deck.
Now, as Seapiper, the vessel recently arrived in Europe, making its debut on the continent. Boskalis executes the project in a joint venture with DEME Group, installing many tens of thousands of tons of rock for Equinor.
Want to know more about the capabilities of the Seapiper? Dive into our Creating New Horizons online magazine, where you will find an in-depth article about the vessel: https://lnkd.in/eDPw9wMj.
