Dan Barnes

DEME further reinforces fleet with acquisition of offshore installation vessel ‘Viking Neptun’

DEME has entered into an agreement with Norwegian shipping company Eidesvik to acquire the DP3 offshore installation vessel ‘Viking Neptun’. Representing a substantial investment, this move highlights DEME’s commitment to its customers, and supports the continued growth of the offshore wind industry. This latest addition to its vessel fleet also confirms DEME’s mission to build …

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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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