Subsea Vessel Market is Full Steam Ahead
announced the split of assets between the company founder and remaining shareholders.Kristian Siem will exit the company he founded with nine vessels in exchange for 35% of the outstanding shares, which include three AHTS, four PSVs, and two subsea construction vessels. Kristian Siem’s Siem Sustainable Energy will become the new owner of the vessels, leaving Siem Offshore a fleet of 17 vessels. Following completion of the transaction, Siem Offshore will continue to manage the vessels on behalf of Kristian Siem for a minimum of one year.Kistefos, owned by Christen Sveaas, will now be the largest
Bekaert Joins Tailwind Floating Wind Moorings Innovation Project
its experience in offshore mooring systems, it was invited to join the Tailwind consortium.“I am very pleased that Bekaert is involved in the Tailwind project that will further enable the growth of floating offshore wind which plays an important role in accelerating the generation of clean, sustainable energy.“With our track record in mooring systems for offshore oil and gas, we are committed to contributing to enabling the scale-up of more optimal station-keeping concepts and systems for floating offshore wind,” said Christof Dewijngaert, General Manager Synthetics at Bekaert.Sustainability
Equinor and Polenergia Hire RockWave for Offshore Wind Subsurface Data Reprocessing
Polish coast in the Baltic Sea.“This contract award underscores our expertise in providing advanced seismic solutions tailored to the unique needs of the renewable energy sector. By delivering superior subsurface imaging, we aim to support Equinor and Polenergia in achieving their vision of sustainable energy production while mitigating project risks,” said Matt Swan, Co-Founder and Managing Director of RockWave.Aside from Baltyk 1, Equinor and Polenergia are jointly developing Baltyk II and Baltyk III wind farms.The two wind farms of 50 units each, will have a total capacity of 1.44 GW and
Sulmara Expands Subsea Offer with New Business Line
.“There is no doubt the addition of Perry and Alison adds to the significant experience we already possess. Their track records speak for themselves, and we are delighted they have chosen to join Sulmara to help ensure, together with our clients, we are able to deliver on our mission for a sustainable energy future,” said Kevin McBarron, Sulmara’s CEO. “While Sulmara has been able to offer many of the services that sit under the Route Development banner for several years, bringing them all together into a dedicated business line will bring huge benefits to clients as we support
Sulmara and Asso.subsea Strengthen Collaboration
,” said Andy Nicol, Sulmara’s Regional Director for the Western Hemisphere.“We eagerly anticipate our next achievements that will undoubtedly result from our ongoing association that will not only benefit both organizations, but the subsea industry as a whole as we work to create a sustainable energy future,” added Angelos Tziotakis, Asso.subsea’s COO
Evaluating Ice Loads on Windmill Monopiles
standards align with our findings,” says Leiviskä. “Through our research, we aim to enhance the reliability and safety of windmill structures in icy conditions, potentially leading to more durable and cost-effective designs. This could significantly contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions in harsh marine environments.” The research team anticipates publishing the results following a detailed analysis and review.(Republished with permission from Aker Arctic
Oceans of Energy and DNV Collaborate to Unlock the Power of Offshore Solar in the North Sea
will enable the investments associated with scaling our new energy generation sector” commented Allard van Hoeken, CEO of Oceans of Energy.“This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to be a trusted voice in transitioning industries and governments to a deeply decarbonized, sustainable energy system,” added Prajeev Rasiah, executive vice president and Regional Director for Northern Europe, Energy Systems at DNV. “By providing independent confirmation of Oceans of Energy’s design basis, we are enabling them to scale in a safe and reliable way, contributing to the
Aker Solutions, SLB, and Subsea 7 Create Subsea Joint Venture
Chief Executive Officer of OneSubsea. "OneSubsea’s extensive technology portfolio and engineering expertise enable us to address future market trends and needs at a unique scale. In doing so, we aim to fulfil our purpose of expanding the frontiers of subsea to drive a sustainable energy future,” said Hjelmeland. “We will accelerate innovation and contribute to the ambition of our customers to optimize their production and reduce emissions in their subsea operations.”OneSubsea will be headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and Houston, Texas, with 11,000 people working
VIDEO: Ocean Power Technologies' WAM Vessel Attaches to Buoy for Remote Charging
where autonomous vessels can operate for extended durations, opening doors to various applications within the maritime domain, the company said.OPT's CEO, Philipp Stratmann, expressed his enthusiasm about the achievement, stating: "This milestone propels us towards realizing a future where sustainable energy and autonomous operations integrate seamlessly."
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