The Dutch supplier will provide its advanced Telescopic Access Bridge (TAB-L2) gangway system as well as the powerful 50t Offshore Knuckle Boom Crane (KBC-L) with 3D motion compensating.
Offshore Equipment for purchase or rent. SMST, the specialist in manufacturing a wide range of systems for access, lifting, drilling, pipelaying and specials.
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Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a construction deal for a pure electric-powered cable laying vessel with Zhongtian Technology’s Shanghai Yuanwei Construction Engineering. The vessel is 139.8 m long and 38 m wide and...
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PS> Looking at the number of exhaust pipes that must mean “diesel-electric”, or the illustration shows an early version of the design.
And then there will be three:
Taiwanese owner and operator Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has ordered another commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) from Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard. The vessel will be a sister ship to the two CSOVs contracted in May 2024,...
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The design features a fully electric equipment package, including a battery system, crane, and walk-to-work gangway. Vard claims that the vessel is also prepared for future fuels and supports low-emission operations.
The vessel will be built, outfitted, commissioned, and delivered from Vard Vung Tau in the first quarter of 2028.
Upon delivery, the CSOV will commence a minimum 15-year service contract for an undisclosed wind farm customer in Taiwan.
Commissioning Service Offshore Vessel. PURUS CHINOOK IMO 1032701 heading up to HMS BELFAST in London for her naming ceremony. Recently completed by Vard in Norway.She can house 120 people and has an all electric gangway plus an 18 metre helideck First of two vessels. Photo: Geoff.Watson
PURUS CHINOOK, pictured on 6 May 2025 alongside HMS BELFAST in London. Photo: Anthony Gardner (c)
The 2nd one being PURUS CORIOLIS:
Singapore-based offshore service provider Megamas Resources has signed a letter of intent with German yard Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven to begin advanced discussions for the potential construction of a new multi-purpose cable laying vessel with an option...
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Megamas said that the project, being done in partnership with Crewstone International Private Equity and Investments, addressed the global shortage of specialised offshore vessels and supports both the renewable energy and subsea telecommunications sectors.
PS>A bit surprising that a German yard could haul in a contract from a S.E.Asian client, but it just shows that European yards can compete on specialized vessels like this
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The brand new cable layer PRYSMIAN MONNA LISA arrived in Falmouth on her maiden voyage from Finland to the USA on May 21.
Photo: Graeme Ewens (c)
PS> Next port; Norfolk, Va
Hull arriving at VARD Søviknes for outfitting:
https://www.prysmian.com/en/markets/transmission/submarine-power/installation-capabilities/monna-lisa
Not only meant for the Offshore Wind market. Can also serve in any other offshore and inshore construction activity:
Image source: Van Wijngaarden Marine Services
The vessel will be built to the highest standards, incorporating the latest in IMO Tier III emissions and ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vessel) compliance. With a diesel-electric / hybrid propulsion system, it offers both efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Length: 47.00 meters | Beam: 16.00 meters | Draft: 2.60 metersDP2 class with hybrid diesel-electric propulsionDeck equipment: Accommodation: 27 crew (13 single and 7 double cabins)
This newbuild MPV is engineered for ultimate flexibility, whether in shallow waters, anchor handling operations, subsea work, or supporting offshore and renewable energy projects. With its compact footprint and powerful capabilities, it will significantly expand the ability of Van Wijngaarden Marine Services to serve clients around the world.
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Equinor has officially launched the Service Operations Vessel (SOV) ECO Liberty for deployment in its Empire Wind offshore wind project in New York. The vessel was christened on Saturday at a ceremony...
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Built by Edison Chouest Offshore, the American-made ECO Liberty represents a significant investment in U.S. shipbuilding, with more than 500 Louisiana workers contributing to its construction. The vessel was built with American steel and includes components from companies across multiple Gulf Coast states.
Would be interesting to see the equipment list for this vessel.
