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ULSTEIN DESIGNS PIONEERING HEAVY LIFT VESSEL FOR PENTA-OCEAN CONSTRUCTION

Penta-Ocean Construction, a prominent Japanese general contractor, has commissioned Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V. to design its new heavy lift vessel for offshore wind foundation installation. The customised ULSTEIN HX118 design will feature a 5,000-ton Huisman main crane and the Ulstein U-STERN™, which enables installation of increasingly larger monopile foundations.

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS secures record aftermarket contract for Orient Adventurer cable-laying vessel

In a landmark deal, Ulstein Design & Solutions AS has secured its largest aftermarket design contract to date for the cable-laying vessel Orient Adventurer. The contract, awarded by Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), involves both basic design and engineering provided by several of the companies in Ulstein.

HUISMAN TO DELIVER 5,000MT CRANE AND INTEGRATED MONOPILE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR PENTA-OCEAN CONSTRUCTION’S NEW HEAVY LIFT VESSEL

Huisman has been awarded a contract from Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. to deliver a 5,000mt Tub Mounted Crane along with a monopile handling system, including a Motion Compensated Pile Gripper. Developed collaboratively with Penta-Ocean Construction and vessel designer Ulstein, this innovative equipment concept seamlessly integrates the crane and handling tools into Penta-Ocean Construction’s new heavy lift vessel. Designed for the Japanese offshore wind market, this vessel will be the world’s first fully integrated heavy lift vessel, offering one of the highest lifting capacities globally.

Heesen Yachts Announces the Launch of 55m Steel Yacht YN 20655, Now Named Solemates

Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the launch of YN 20655, now officially named Solemates. This remarkable 55-metre steel yacht, previously code-named Project Venus, exemplifies Heesen’s commitment to luxury and innovation in yacht design.

Damen cuts steel on latest Island Class vessel for BC Ferries

On 16th January, Damen Shipyards Galati cut steel on the third vessel in an order of four Island Class Ferries from Canada’s BC Ferries. At the same time, another vessel in the series reached the grand block assembly stage of construction at the yard. The vessels, based on Damen’s double-ended 8117 E3 Ferry, will be the first fully electric ferries to sail in the organisation’s fleet. They will bring the total number of Damen vessels operated by BC Ferries to ten.

First Damen Cutter Suction Dredger under construction in Azerbaijan

Baku Shipyard is currently working on the construction of a Damen Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650. The design of the dredger and its materials package have been delivered by Damen Shipyards Group. The dredger, which will be ready later this year, will be operated by the Port of Baku, a thriving transport hub on the western shore of the Caspian Sea.

W&O achieves IMPA ACT Certification: A milestone in sustainability

Rotterdam, 17 January 2025 – W&O Supply is proud to announce that it has officially achieved the prestigious IMPA ACT certification. This certification marks an important moment in our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and continuous improvement

EST-Floattech powers Damen Multi Cat 1908 Electric with Octopus High Energy Battery System

Badhoevedorp, January 9th 2025 – EST-Floattech is to announce that its battery systems have been selected for Damen Shipyards’ Multi Cat 1908 Electric (MuC 1908 E).

Value Maritime and ME2CC consortium partners announce Maritime Masterplan 2024 funding for carbon capture system on LNG vessel

Value Maritime and its partners in the Maritime Efficient & Easy Carbon Capture (ME2CC) project are pleased to announce the receipt of funding from the Maritime Masterplan 2024. The funding will contribute to the development, construction and demonstration of a first-in-kind compact, modular carbon capture system to be installed aboard the LNG vessel Samskip Kvitbjorn.

Damen signs contract with New Zealand’s Port Otago and partner Napier Port for delivery of TSHD 1000

Damen Shipyards Group and Port Otago with partner Napier Port have signed a contract for the delivery of a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) 1000. At nearly 60 metres in length, this standard Damen design has a maximum hopper volume of 1000m3 with twin azimuth thrusters and bow thruster to ensure excellent manoeuvrability in the long entrance to Port Chalmers and Dunedin.