Taihan Cable Signs HVDC Cooperation Deals with Jan De Nul and Boskalis
South Korea's Taihan Cable & Solution has signed separate memoranda of understanding with Belgium's Jan De Nul and Dutch marine contractor Boskalis to cooperate in the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable sector.Under the agreements, the companies plan to expand cooperation in HVDC subsea cables and related infrastructure while jointly exploring opportunities in energy transition markets.Taihan Cable said the partnerships would combine its capabilities in cable manufacturing, installation and project execution with the marine infrastructure expertise of Jan De Nul and Boskalis
Boskalis Orders High-Capacity CLV for Offshore Wind Market
Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis has decided to invest in a new high-capacity cable laying vessel (CLV) to support growing demand in the offshore wind and interconnector markets.The vessel, expected to enter service in 2029, will target long-distance cable installation projects, particularly for high-voltage direct current cables.Boskalis said the CLV will feature two 12,000-ton cable carousels, including a concentric carousel, enabling installation of longer continuous cable sections and reducing the need for offshore joints.The company added the investment would further strengthen its
More than $4k Raised For Homelessness at Subsea Expo Awards Dinner
in 1966, Shelter campaigns for better investment in housing and improved housing laws and policies, as it defends people’s right to a safe home and helps to combat the impact of the housing emergency.Around 350 people attended the prestigious annual dinner, which was supported by headline partner Boskalis Subsea Services, along with C-Kore Systems, Deepsea Technologies, Genesis and Viper Innovations. The ceremony is held as part of Subsea Expo, a two-day exhibition and conference that provides a showcase for the latest innovations and developments in the UK’s underwater industry. Nine awards
Boskalis, TKF Ink Baltic Offshore Wind Cable Installation Deal
Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis, in consortium with TKF Subsea Solutions, has signed a contract with OWP Gennaker, as developed by Skyborn Renewables, for the supply and installation of inter-array cables for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea.The contract for around 140 kilometers of 66 kilovolt inter-array cables has been classified by Boskalis as sizable, carrying a value between $58 million and $177 million (€50 million and €150 million).Under the agreement, Boskalis and TKF will deliver the complete inter-array cable system connecting 63 wind turbine
Boskalis Subsea Services Launches Collective-Based Model for North Sea Decommissioning
Boskalis Subsea Services, a subsea provider of decommissioning, IRM and construction solutions, has launched a new collaborative delivery model, "The Decommissioning Collective," designed to change how subsea infrastructure decommissioning is planned and executed in the North Sea. The new model marks a shift away from fragmented, project-by-project contracting, enabling operators to plan and deliver decommissioning activity within a shared framework. Developed by Boskalis Subsea Services and shaped through engagement with operators, the approach is focused on improved alignment, efficienc
Subsea Expo 2026 to Showcase "Next Wave" of Underwater Innovation
how innovation beneath the surface is supporting careers and growth across the blue economy. For the first time event organizers have introduced Customer Engagement Sessions, exclusive to exhibitors and GUH members, that offer focused meetings with major operators and developers, including bp, Boskalis Subsea Services, CNOOC, Flotation Energy and many more. Subsea Expo exhibitors will also be able to take part in site visits on Tuesday, February 3, providing a behind-the-scenes look at key subsea and energy operations in Aberdeen, including at facilities owned by JFD, MacArtney, Port of
Reefblocks: Conservation Results After Two Years Since Installation
and erosion prevention.Stronger Shorelines: The Reefblocks enhance the resilience of coastlines against storms and flooding.Ready for Global Application: The innovation is prepared for larger-scale rollouts worldwide.The project's success is credited to strong collaboration among partners. Boskalis led the installation of the Reefblocks, drawing on their expertise in hydraulic engineering and coastal defense. Rijkswaterstaat championed the initiative for nature-inclusive infrastructure in the Port of Rotterdam. The Municipality of Rotterdam supported innovation and ecological monitoring, gathering
Installation of Hollandse Kust (west Beta) Export Cables in Full Swing
Boskalis’ cable-laying barge Giant 7 has started the installation of the second and final nearshore export cable for the 700 MW offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust (west Beta), being built offshore the Netherlands.The works on the second cable follow the successful installation of the first, also performed by Boskalis’ Giant 7 barge.Giant 7, with the help of the specialist burial sledge tool BSSIII, will repeat the same operation to bring and connect the second cable to the shore.The two 220kV AC export cables are needed to connect the offshore wind farm to the onshore power grid, via the
Hollandse Kust West Beta Export Cables to Come Ashore Next Week
socket with large terminal blocks to the electricity cables that have already been deployed on land. This is how the power is exported at our transformer station on Zeestraat in Wijk aan Zee," said Robert Koens, project manager on behalf of client TenneT.Dutch offshore installation contractor Boskalis is in charge of the Hollandse Kust West Beta wind farm export cable installation in consortium with consortium with Orient Cables (NBO).The two 220kV AC cable circuits will come ashore near the existing onshore high voltage substation at Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands.Boskalis is also responsible
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