Offshore vessel design eyes market trends
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
OSV
Op-Ed: Streamlining OSV operations with data standardization
By Arnaud Dianoux, founder & managing director, Opsealog For centuries, maritime trade has relied on standardization to drive efficiency and innovation. The introduction of the shipping container in the 1950s transformed global
ST Engineering opts for Kongsberg design for new walk-to-work OSV
Kongsberg Maritime is to supply the design and integrated equipment package for a new walk-to-work offshore service vessel (OSV), to be built by ST Engineering Marine in Singapore for an undisclosed leading
November 2024
In this edition, we explore the challenges of navigating the waters, from salvage operations to the latest advancements in fireboat technology. We also take a look at the future of OSVs.
Laborde completes first OSV repower project
Covington, La., headquartered engine and genset distributor Laborde Products recently helped with the successful repowering of the M/V Mary Cheramie, marking the company’s first Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) repower project. The vessel,
Op-Ed: Fleet digitalization can do more than save fuel
By Arnaud Dianoux, founder and managing director, Opsealog The scope of reporting in the maritime sector is continuing to expand, going beyond new environmental regulations to encompass growing ESG pressures from a
April 2024
As the events surrounding the Baltimore bridge collapse and the M/V Dali cargo ship unfold, we look at what we know so far. Offshore wind and oil & gas are also examined.
Op-Ed: How OSV shortages are driving digitalization
By Damien Bertin, Business Director, Opsealog Amid the escalating demand, the industry faces offshore support vessel (OSV) shortages, many of which were scrapped or withdrawn from the market during the pandemic. The
VIDEO: Successful OSV test of ammonia cracker and fuel cell combo
Bilbao, Spain, based H2SITE reports that ammonia cracking is gaining traction for onboard power generation as a means of producing hydrogen for use in PEM fuel cells. The company says that it
Uzmar cuts steel for new Buksér og Berging OSV
At a time when newbuild orders for offshore support vessels remain mostly confined to wind-specific vessels, Turkish shipbuilder Uzmar Shipyards has cut the first steel for a new OSV (offshore support vessel)