SolarDuck Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
SolarDuck, who specializes in offshore floating solar energy solutions, announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 certification, the world’s leading standard for quality management systems. The ISO 9001 certification awarded by Bureau Veritas is another step in SolarDuck’s ongoing journey of aiming for operational excellence. It follows the company’s recent recognition through the EcoVadis certification, underscoring SolarDuck’s focus on both quality and sustainability, including responsible business practices. SolarDuck has received its ISO 9001 and EcoVadis certificatio
Belgian Energy Island in North Sea Starts Taking Shape (Video)
for the Princess Elisabeth Island, the ‘world’s first’ artificial energy island.Caissons are concrete building blocks that form the outline of the future island. In a later phase, the interior will be filled with sand to build high-voltage infrastructure that will connect new offshore wind farms.TM Edison is carrying out the work on behalf of grid operator Elia Transmission Belgium (Elia). In the coming decades, the energy island will become an essential part of Belgium’s electricity supply.The transport and installation of the caissons at sea is a technically complex operation
Parkburn, Scantrol Collaborate for Offshore Support Vessel Performance in Ultra-Deep Waters
In the demanding environment of ultra-deep waters, where reliability is paramount, Parkburn Precision Handling Systems and Scantrol AS have joined forces to deliver an impactful solution. This collaboration has enabled Stabbert Maritime Group's Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Ocean Guardian to achieve successful operations since delivery over two years ago.Parkburn, an innovator in winching technologies and cable handling systems across the marine, industrial, and oil & gas sectors, often collaborates with specialized suppliers to enhance its systems performance. In 2021, Parkburn established an
Equinor: Statement on Halting Empire Wind Project
In accordance with a halt work order issued by the US government, Empire Offshore Wind LLC (Empire) will safely halt the offshore construction in waters of the outer continental shelf for the Empire Wind project.On 16 April, Empire received notice from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), ordering Empire to halt all activities on the outer continental shelf until BOEM has completed its review.Empire is engaging with relevant authorities to clarify this matter and is considering its legal remedies, including appealing the order.The federal lease for Empire Wind was signed with the US Administrat
Kim Heng’s Rebuilt Geotechnical Survey Vessel Sets Sail
Singapore's offshore services firm Kim Heng has held a christening ceremony for the Bridgewater Discovery, a DP2 geotechnical survey vessel, rebuilt in 2024.With the Bridgewater Discovery vessel, Kim Heng has marked another milestone in its expansion into the renewable business sector.The Bridgewater Discovery is a result of the collaboration between Kim Heng and Soiltech Engineering Co Ltd Korea (STE).Together, the companies aim to provide comprehensive offshore geotechnical investigation services, leveraging STE's 26 years of local experience in soil investigation works.“With the
OEG Unveils Geometry Assurance Software for Ships and Subsea Vessels
OEG Energy Group (OEG) has officially unveiled GEOBASE, an offshore industry’s first dedicated vessel dimensional control assurance solution for survey and positioning systems onboard ships and subsea vehicles to feature calibration software.It has been developed as a database to help document survey vessel geometry and standardize the measurement of vessel dimensions, sensor placements, and reference points.Alongside this, it processes the calibration and verification for all installed heading and attitude sensors, which will ensure accurate positioning and survey data integrity.Survey teams
Miros Launches Cloud-based Oil Spill Detection Monitoring Tool
Miros expanded its product line with the launch of the Oil Spill Detection (OSD) Monitoring application in Miros Cloud.Designed to run on top of Miros’ OSD system, the solution introduces a new level of real-time visibility, centralized collaboration, and full accountability for offshore operators and proactive oil spill management. In an industry where oil spills demand instant action, OSD Monitoring empowers users to monitor, track, and respond faster than ever before, minimizing environmental impact. By utilizing a real-time, cloud-based monitoring platform, all alarms and data are
Louis Dreyfus, MaDfly Launch ROV in Open Sea Operations
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and MaDfly have deployed a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in open sea conditions, marking a breakthrough in offshore in-water surveys.The operation was conducted on the service operation vessel (SOV) Wind of Hope next to the Hornsea 2 wind farm in England, marking a significant advancement in offshore inspection technologies.The innovative in-water survey was performed by MaDfly’s expert team under the supervision of the classification society Bureau Veritas.According to LDA, this operation was unique in that it was conducted entirely at sea, without requiring the
NYK, Partners to Develop Renewable Energy-Powered Floating Data Center
NYK Line, NTT FACIITIES, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, MUFG Bank, and the city of Yokohama have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a demonstration project of an offshore green data center, utilizing a mini-float installed as a disaster countermeasure.On a mini-float, spanning 25 meters in length and 80 meters in width, installed off Osanbashi Pier in Yokohama City, the partners will test an offshore floating data center fully powered by renewable energy generated by solar power and battery energy storage systems.Based on the results, the partners will explore further developments in
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