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Subsea7 today announced the award of a contract by Equinor for a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study with EPCI1 option for the Fram Sør development project, offshore Norway. The study will finalise the technical definition of the proposed subsea development prior to Equinor and its partners making the final investment decision. Work will begin immediately… Read More
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The brand new offshore installation vessel Boreas has successfully been handed over to Van Oord during a festive ceremony at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd. shipyard in China. After an intensive construction period, colleagues, partners and suppliers came together to celebrate this special milestone. The Boreas, named after the Greek… Read More
Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has made significant headway in its mission to protect the state’s vulnerable coastline, showcasing 109 active projects in its latest annual report. These initiatives include hurricane protection, wetland restoration and community resilience efforts, all vital to mitigating the effects of erosion and climate change. The CPRA recently highlighted… Read More
China’s first autonomous offshore wind power inspection platform was officially put into operation at an offshore wind farm on Saturday in Rudong, East China’s Jiangsu Province, marking a significant breakthrough in the operation and maintenance capabilities of the country’s offshore wind power equipment, CCTV reported. The platform, developed by China Longyuan Power Group, a subsidiary… Read More
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva signed a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms into law on Friday. The bill seeks to enhance Brazil’s energy security and stimulate investment. The legislation establishes the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy utilization in Brazil, provides incentives for industry development and job creation, and strengthens energy security…. Read More
With our cable-laying vessel BOKA Ocean and our multipurpose offshore vessel Ndeavor, our colleagues completed a great performance and next step at Ørsted’s offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3 in the German part of the North Sea. Over the past few months, the vessels have worked on the installation and burial of dozens of inter-array… Read More
In short: Two offshore wind projects in South Australia have been scrapped amid opposition to the sector. Advocates say the state has strong potential for offshore wind. What’s next? The future of offshore wind will play a role in the upcoming federal election. In 2022, two major offshore wind projects were announced in South Australia,… Read More
New Orleans, LA – The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), has joined OMSA as a Senior Advisor. This appointment underscores OMSA’s longstanding commitment to working collaboratively with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other regulatory agencies to develop practical, common-sense solutions… Read More
DEME, through its Taiwanese joint venture CDWE, has been awarded a substantial contract by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the transport and installation of foundations and the offshore substation for the Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm in Taiwan. CDWE is responsible for the transport and installation of 33 jacket foundations, the pin piles anchoring them to the… Read More
US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land. Delaware signed an agreement this week with the offshore wind energy company US Wind worth about $128 million, which includes lease payments, community benefits, upgrades to the state’s grid and… Read More
Wind energy is one of the fastest growing and cheapest forms of electricity in the United States. The president-elect calls it “garbage.” President-elect Donald J. Trump said on Tuesday that “no new windmills” would be built in the United States when he takes office, a direct rebuke of the Biden administration, which has approved 11… Read More
In response to recent comments made by recently elected U.S. President, Donald Trump, regarding the North Sea, Hull City officials have extended an invitation for him to visit the region. Trump’s remarks (made via Truth Social) which called for the opening of the North Sea to increased oil and gas production and a reduction in offshore… Read More
Wind turbines have overtaken gas as Britain’s biggest source of electricity as the Government pushes ahead with plans to make the nation more reliant on renewable energy. Wind accounted for 29pc of the UK’s electricity last year, while gas tumbled to around a quarter. In the previous year, 2023, gas represented 32pc of the UK’s… Read More
Damen Shipyards Cape Town recently delivered an FCS 3307 patrol vessel Damen Shipyards Cape Town recently delivered an FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd. (Homeland IOSL) in Nigeria. This vessel, on charter with an international energy company, will perform offshore patrol duties to enhance the security of personnel, assets, and the environment in Nigerian… Read More
China’s marine economy has gained growing momentum, marked by growths in ocean fisheries and offshore wind power, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said. The marine economy’s contribution to China’s energy, water, and food security has become increasingly significant. In the energy sector, MNR data revealed that in 2024, offshore oilfield production accounted for 60… Read More