Innovative Vessels for Offshore Energy Industry Advancements
Key Ideas
- Norwegian builder Vard secures a 113.5 million euro contract with Taiwan's Dong Fang Offshore for an offshore subsea construction vessel, with potential for additional vessels.
- Dutch company Windcat introduces the hydrogen-powered crewboat Hydrocat 60 to its fleet, enhancing its commitment to renewable energy solutions for offshore operations.
- Cadeler receives its second jackup wind turbine installation vessel, Wind Pace, expanding its capacity to support the offshore wind industry.
- US-based Seas Geosciences transforms the platform supply vessel BOS Princess into a geotechnical drilling vessel, equipped with custom tools for a wide range of offshore energy operations.
Several developments in the offshore energy industry have been announced recently. Norwegian builder Vard has entered into a 113.5 million euro contract with Taiwan's Dong Fang Offshore for the design and construction of an offshore subsea construction vessel, with the possibility of additional vessels in the future. In the Netherlands, Windcat, an offshore support specialist, has added the hydrogen-powered crewboat Hydrocat 60 to its fleet, demonstrating a commitment to renewable energy solutions for offshore operations. Cadeler has successfully taken delivery of its second jackup wind turbine installation vessel, Wind Pace, further enhancing its capability to support the offshore wind industry. Meanwhile, US-based Seas Geosciences has completed the transformation of the platform supply vessel BOS Princess into a geotechnical drilling vessel, equipped with specialized tools for various offshore energy operations. These advancements highlight the industry's ongoing efforts to incorporate innovative technologies and sustainable practices in offshore operations.