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Offshore wind jackets transported efficiently for assembly

The Greater Changhua 1 and 2a Offshore Wind Farms are located approximately 35km-60km off the coast of Taiwan’s Changhua County. They are being constructed as part of Taiwan’s transition towards renewable energy use.  Mammoet-Giant Taiwan joint venture has supported construction of these wind farms by providing a range of high-level engineering and design services, as …

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Viking Line ends an exceptional year with faith in the future

Like 2020, 2021 was an exceptional year for the entire world, including Viking Line. The operating environment was highly unfavourable due to the pandemic, as were the economic consequences. At the same time, the company experienced a number of positive events during the year. Mariella, one of  Viking Line’s seven vessels, was sold in May, …

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Trimline’s TAPP aids success of Marella Explorer refit

Trimline and Marella Cruises teamed up again on the recent refurbishment of Marella Explorer in Puerto Real, Spain. During the extensive 4-week refit, as the main outfitter onboard, the 80-strong Trimline team of floor layers, decorators, joiners, upholsterers, tilers, electricians, French polishers, welders and hard surface repairers completed a complex refurbishment of the Main Restaurant …

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HAV Group fuels Havila Capella’s maiden voyage

Havila Capella has embarked on her maiden voyage along the Norwegian coastline. HAV Group ASA and its subsidiary companies have been key contributors towards realising the “greenest” voyage along the Norwegian coastline. Havila Capella is the first of Havila Kystruten’s vessels that will sail the traditional coastal voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes. The vessel’s NOx …

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First Marine Solutions awarded multi-million pound contract by decom specialist

Offshore moorings expert, First Marine Solutions (FMS), has announced the award of a seven-figure contract by well decommissioning specialist, Well-Safe Solutions. The £multi-million agreement will see Aberdeen-headquartered FMS provide its full spectrum of marine consultancy services, including provision of equipment, marine services, and survey and marine engineering. Earlier this year, Well-Safe Solutions announced it had …

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KM supplies engine and thruster package for cruise vessel on new Havila Kystruten route along the Norwegian coast

The cruise company Havila Kystruten is celebrating the opening of a breathtaking new 12-day sailing route along the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Kirkenes – and the flagship vessel for this memorably scenic passage, Havila Capella, will be relying upon cutting-edge Kongsberg Maritime (KM) technology for its motive power and propulsion. As with the other …

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DESMI Ocean Guard A/S receives prestigious award for being the fastest growing manufacturing company in Denmark

At an award ceremony in Copenhagen on December 9th DESMI Ocean Guard was awarded the prestigious Børsen Gazelle 2021 award as the fastest growing manufacturing company in Denmark. We are very proud to announce that DESMI Ocean Guard at a ceremony on December 9 th has been awarded the prestigious Børsen Gazelle 2021  award as …

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Geoquip Marine utilises core barrel technology for challenging INFLUX OFFSHORE WIND POWER HD project in Japan

Global offshore geotechnical data acquisition, analysis and reporting specialist Geoquip Marine has successfully completed a highly challenging offshore windfarm geotechnical investigation in harsh environmental conditions for INFLUX OFFSHORE WIND POWER HD at Karatsu, off the coast of Japan. Geoquip and strategic partner Fukada operated the highly capable Poseidon 1 for the project, a DP2 vessel …

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