ABB solutions selected for Van Oord mega WTIV
The mega wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) on order for Van Oord at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China will have an ABB integrated power, automation and propulsion system. The vessel,
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VIDEO: BOEM moves forward on Gulf of Maine offshore wind
The U.S. Department of the Interior is moving ahead on steps to bring offshore wind energy development to the Gulf of Maine. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has made available
Port of Davisville completes $83 million project
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) reports that its client Quonset Development Corp. (QDC) recently celebrated the official opening of the renovated and extended Pier 2 at the Port of Davisville, R.I., creating a
Inflation Reduction Act: Good news for offshore
Legislation that started life as “The Build Back Better Act” is now headed for likely passage by the House as “The Inflation Reduction Act” and there looks to be a lot in
Huisman develops traveling quayside crane for offshore wind load-outs
Schiedam, Netherlands, headquartered Huisman Equipment BV has developed a 700 tonne traveling quayside crane for the load-out of offshore wind turbine components. It says that the move comes following rising demand for
Biden takes new actions to boost offshore wind energy
Against the backdrop of a former Massachusetts coal-fired power plant that is to host a cable manufacturing facility to support offshore wind, President Biden today announced a number of executive actions on
Scania quad V8 engines will power Patriot Offshore CTV
The 27-meter aluminum crew transfer vessel on order at Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding for Patriot Offshore Maritime Services will be powered by Scania engines. The Incat Crowther design catamaran has been chartered by Vineyard
New Olympic CSOVs will feature Ampelmann transfer systems
The Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) just ordered at Ulstein Verft by Stig Remøy’s Olympic group will feature Ampelmann’s W-type access systems. The electric motion compensated systems will be permanently integrated into
BOEM takes regional approach to New York Bight environmental review
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct a regional environmental review of the six New York Bight offshore lease areas offshore New York and New Jersey. Leases for these six
Ulstein books order for up to 4 CSOVs
Fosnavaag, Norway, headquartered Olympic Subsea ASA has placed a firm contract with Ulstein Verft for two offshore wind Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). Deliveries are planned for the spring and summer of