Gondan Cuts First Steel for New USV for Major Industry Alliance
Spain-based Gondan Shipbuilders has started the construction of an advanced remotely operated unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for a company made up of DeepOcean, Solstad and Østensjø Rederi alliance called USV A/S.The project focuses on improving subsea operations, targeting a reduction of CO2 emissions by more than 90% compared to conventional methods.The new USV will be used for underwater maintenance and inspection missions.Designed by Salt Ship Design, the vessel will feature a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, allowing remote operation and autonomy of up to 30 days at sea.
Decom Engineering Enters Australia with Triple Contract Win
specialist was commissioned to supply and operate its chopsaw cutting technologies on behalf of a major operator in Victoria's Bass Strait as well as contract awards from two other clients for scopes in Australian waters.Decom performed three cuts on a 20'' concrete weight coated carbon steel rigid pipeline and 25 cuts on a 13" in-filled flexible flow line jumper, with a 4.5'' piggy back, using its C1-24 chopsaw at water depths of around 400 meters.The C1-24 chopsaw was powered by a WROV using Decom-supplied hot stabs and only two blades were used throughout. Another C1-24
CRP Subsea Secures ‘Sizeable’ Supply Deal for GoM Ultra-Deepwater Oil Field
for ultra-deepwater oilfield development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.The contract entails the provision of vortex induced vibration (VIV) suppression strakes and buoyancy modules for an unnamed company.CRP Subsea will supply over 5 kilometers of Tri-Strakes Lite, to provide VIV suppression to three steel catenary risers (SCRs) and two flowline jumpers.Anti-fouling will be applied to the Tri-Strakes for use on specified sections of the risers to prevent marine growth.Each segment of the Tri-Strakes Lite system is designed as a single component, facilitating swift and straightforward pipe reel lay
First OSS for 2.6GW US Offshore Wind Project Arrives to Denmark
for the 2.6 GW offshore wind project.Bladt, Semco to Deliver Three 880MW Offshore Substations for CVOW ProjectThe scope of work on the project includes design, engineering, procurement, manufacturing and installation. Bladt Industries is responsible for design, procurement and manufacturing of steel structures and jacket foundations, while design, procurement and installation of electrical equipment, emergency systems and inter-array cables will be managed by Semco Maritime.The project, located approximately 23.5 nautical miles off Virginia Beach, has been approved for construction and operation
Subsea 7 Pipelay Vessel to be Equipped with Huisman’s Crane
of continuous improvement has led to the upgrade of our Offshore Mast Crane to an impressive 500mt, showcasing our dedication to innovation and client satisfaction,” said David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman.The small rectangular footprint of this crane allows for easy integration with the vessel's steel structure and direct installation of the crane on the stern, achieving a large effective outreach and reducing integration costs.Huisman boasts a track record of nearly 50 Offshore Mast Cranes successfully deployed for offshore construction and ultra-deepwater operations, reaching depths of up to
Hollandse Kust (west) Alpha Offshore Substation Set for Wind Turbines Link-Up
at sea and on land have done a great job in recent months," TenneT interface and system integration manager Anne-Marie Taris said.Last September, the more than 3,600-ton superstructure (topside) of the offshore socket was placed on the jacket for the substation. Almost two years earlier, the first steel cut took place in Antwerp for this second transformer platform built by Equans/Smulders for TenneT. To remind, renewable electricity is already being fed to the grid from the first platform for wind farm Hollandse Kust (north).Ecowende Hires Van Oord to Build 760MW Offshore Wind Farm in
Shipwrecks Teem with Underwater Life, from Microbes to Sharks
stops during migration.In the deep sea, life growing on shipwrecks can even generate energy. Tube worms that grow on organic shipwreck materials such as paper, cotton and wood host symbiotic bacteria that produce chemical energy. Such tube worm colonies have been documented in the Gulf of Mexico on the steel luxury yacht Anona.Biological mysteries aboundDespite their biological value, shipwrecks can also threaten underwater life by altering or destroying natural habitats, causing pollution and spreading invasive species.When a ship sinks, it can damage existing seafloor habitats. In a well-documented
EU Grants $2.7M for Research Into Novel Concrete Materials for Offshore Renewables
, with wave energy developers Carnegie Clean Energy, and Ocean Harvesting Technologies, as well as floating solar company Solar Duck.Concrete structures are said to be low cost, resistant to the marine environment, and are easy and fast to manufacture on-site, in comparison to manufacturing of traditional steel structures.The solutions developed in the WECHULL+ project regarding material, modelling and design will be applicable for floating structures in ocean renewables and other areas.WECHULL+ is based on the results and proof-of-concept from a previous project (WECHULL), where a new, highly flowable
Fincantieri Cuts Steel for Italian Navy's New Oceanographic Ship
Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri held a steel cutting ceremony to mark the start of construction on a new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) for the Italian Navy.Scheduled for delivery from the integrated shipyard in Riva Trigoso-Muggiano in 2026, the new vessel is intended for mapping and scientific monitoring activities, as well as in support of the initiatives of the Hydrographic Institute, took place today at the Riva Trigoso shipyard.The ship will feature technologies to contain emissions, a diesel-electric propulsion system to optimize fuel consumption and hull shapes to reduce drag.