Norwegian Government Backs Project to Develop Offshore Charging Solutions
The Norwegian government awarded Maritime CleanTech partner Vard Group and the Ocean Charger project partners 38 million NOK (approx. US$3.9 million) for the development of offshore charging solutions that would support zero-emissions operations at offshore wind farms.The Norwegian support scheme (The Green Platform Initiative) aims to accelerate the growth of green businesses in Norway. Today, Norwegian Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Jan Christian Vestre, launched the new project at a press conference in Oslo. "We are carrying out the largest restructuring of the Norwegian
Prysmian Takes Delivery of High-tech Cable Layer Leonardo da Vinci
other important projects such as the submarine power interconnection between the Spanish islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and the Saint Nazaire offshore wind farm in France. An official launching ceremony will be held for the vessel by the second quarter of 2022.Built by Fincantieri subsidiary the Vard Group in Vard Tulcea, Romania and Brattvåg, Norway, with a length of approximately 170 meters and a breadth of about 34 meters, Leonardo da Vinci boasts deep water installation capabilities for depths of more than 3,000 meters. The ship features a new generation cable technology armored with lighter
Palfinger Equipment for Ocean Infinity's Robotic Vessel Fleet
vessels with rescue boats and davits as well as with winches for anchoring and mooring operations, in what is the company's first contract involving this kind of ships.Ocean Infinity to Expand Armada Fleet with 'World's Largest' Robotic Vessels“We have been working closely with VARD Group for a long time to develop tailor-made anchor winches. These meet all necessary requirements – specifically for autonomous and remote operations – and we are proud that our technology and solutions were selected for these innovative vessels,” says Gunther Fleck, Vice President
DOF Takes Over Canadian Subsea Shipping Company
Norway’s DOF Subsea AS said it has purchased the remaining shares in Canadian Subsea Shipping Company AS. Before the transaction, DOF Subsea AS owned 45 percent of the shares in the company. Canadian Subsea Shipping Company AS has a newbuild vessel under construction at Vard Group in Norway.
February 2024
