As the U.S. offshore energy landscape rapidly evolves—with growing momentum in offshore wind and heightened regulatory scrutiny in oil and gas—developers are facing a complex legal environment shaped by shifting policies, environmental
Underscoring the flexibility of today’s large offshore service vessels, Ulstein Verft has signed a contract to retrofit a recently delivered offshore wind vessel, the Olympic Notos, for operations supporting unmanned oil and
Chris Hannan has joined law firm Jones Walker LLP as a partner in its maritime practice group and a member of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the New
Fincantieri reports that its Norwegian subsidiary Vard has signed a contract with an undisclosed international customer for the design and construction of two CSOVs (Commissioning Service Operation Vessels), with an option for
Singapore-based shipbuilder Stategic Marine has successfully delivered Ventus Camellia, a next-generation 27 meter Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), , to a new South Korean client, Yeosu Ocean Co, Ltd.. The newly delivered vessel
By Nick Blenkey, Senior Editorial Consultant With U.S. offshore wind development being put on an indefinite pause, the offshore wind support vessel market outlook for U.S. operators and builders looks to be
Aberdeen, Scotland-headquartered offshore vessel specialist North Star has released its 2024 ESG report that shows that the company has made major advances in sustainability, including an18% reduction in fleet CO2 emissions. North
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) reports that it has taken delivery of M/V Gamekeeper, the fourth addition to its growing G-class fleet, from Metal Shark boats. The vessel and is now operational, ready
Anthea Luna, the latest addition to Tidal Transit’s fleet of purpose-built crew transfer vessels (CTVs), was christened on May 16 after commencing her first contract with the Ostend, Belgian-based offshore wind farm
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., reports that it has delivered the WINDEA Reliance, the third and final vessel in a series of 30-meter aluminum crew transfer vessels (CTVs) built for WINDEA
