Chinese cable manufacturer Far East Cable has started construction of a new large-capacity multipurpose cable-laying vessel (CLV) at ZPMC’s shipyard in Shanghai, with the vessel set to support offshore wind, subsea interconnectors, and telecommunication cable installation projects. According to ZPMC
Norway’s DOF Group is selling four platform supply vessels (PSVs) and buying two construction support vessels (CSVs) as part of further fleet optimization and high-grading strategy. The PSVs Skandi Mongstad (2008-built), Skandi Flora (2009), Skandi Feistein (2011) and Skandi Kvitsøy (2012) are expec
The first of four 120-meter-long offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) being built in China for Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore has been launched at the yard. Sea1 Offshore placed the order for the first two OESVs with Cosco Shipping in November 2024, revealing at the time that
South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution has completed the delivery of its second cable-laying vessel (CLV) ahead of the planned schedule, following the acquisition from Norwegian DOF Group. Taihan reported in May that it had acquired the 2016-built Skandi Connector from DOF, representing the second of
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has received a letter of award for a “very large”, four-year contract, described as worth between $100 million and $200 million. DOF will deploy the 2009-built Skandi Hera for the contract expected to begin between late 2026 and early 2027, also covering remotely ope
Offshore Renewable Energy Sustainability Alliance (ORESA), an Interreg North-West Europe project, is inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative products, technologies, or services within the offshore energy sector to apply for its third innovation call. The Innovation C
Italian cabling giant Prysmian has put into operation a new, latest-generation heavy-duty plough developed by the UK’s SMD, stating that it is its most powerful and largest so far. The plough is one of two that have been procured from SMD and will be used for burying power cables at a maximum of fiv
U.S. subsea engineering and applied technology firm Oceaneering International and Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petrobras have expanded their collaboration with a four-year contract for remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services. Following a competitive tender process, Oceaneering’s Brazilian sub
Norway’s DOF Group is set to commence a subsea construction and pre-commissioning support services contract in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in the fourth quarter of 2026. DOF reported the award of the contract described as large, with value between $50 million and $100 million, today, July 7, for
Norway’s Solstad Maritime has secured a contract extension with compatriot marine construction and operations player Ocean Installer, part of the Moreld Group, for an advanced multi-purpose offshore construction vessel built in 2014. Solstad Maritime announced today, July 7, a one-year contract exte
Türkiye’s Tersan Shipyard has begun the construction of an ultra-large cable-laying vessel (CLV) for South Korean subsea cable installation company LS Marine Solution. LS Marine Solution signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard for the construction of the vessel in June 2025, representing an investmen
Cyprus-headquartered SeaBird Exploration, a wholly owned subsidiary of SED Energy Holdings, has through its subsidiary secured a contract for a 2D seismic survey offshore India. The company’s Eagle Explorer will begin mobilization in mid-July, with the project expected to keep the vessel utilized th
Boskalis has christened its new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel, described by the company as the largest in the industry, following a year and a half of conversion work. Windpiper, whose purchase Boskalis announced in January 2025, was developed by converting an existing vessel into an SRI ves
Norway’s DOF Group has won a contract it describes as large for subsea construction, mooring, disconnection of an existing floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) and connection of a replacement FSO for TotalEnergies. DOF will deliver engineering, transportation and installation of mooring system
