DOF Develops Cable Repair Spread for Offshore Wind Services

(OE) Offshore services provider DOF has announced an investment in a modular cable repair spread designed to expedite offshore wind operators’ response to cable faults. Engineered for compatibility across DOF’s fleet of 65 vessels, the system offers an industry-first combination of fleet-wide flexibility, road transportability, and rapid deployment capabilities. Developed in collaboration with engineering specialists,... Continue Reading →

May 7, 2025 0

Prysmian’s Monna Lisa picks up its first cable for largest US offshore wind farm-to-be

(offshore-energy.biz) Prysmian’s new cable laying vessel (CLV) Monna Lisa has been loaded for the first time with submarine cable, destined for what will become the largest U.S. offshore wind farm once operational. Prysmian reported two days ago that submarine cable for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project was being loaded on Monna Lisa... Continue Reading →

April 21, 2025 0

UK Grants Development Consent for Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm

(OE) The government of U.K. has approved 1.2 GW extension to Rampion offshore wind farm, Rampion 2, off the Sussex coast. The Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Rampion 2 offshore wind farm project, an extension to the existing Rampion wind farm nearby, is being led by global renewables company RWE, on behalf of joint... Continue Reading →

April 4, 2025 0

Exail secures first sale of Gaps M3 USBL system to major Asian offshore

Exail has secured its first sale of the Gaps M3 compact USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) positioning system to a major offshore construction group in Asia. The system will be deployed for a subsea cable laying project, providing precise underwater positioning in a dynamic coastal environment. The Gaps M3 was specifically selected for its ability to deliver... Continue Reading →

March 19, 2025 0

First Wind-Powered Offshore Gas Platform Loaded Out in the Dutch North Sea

(OE) The N05-A platform is the first offshore gas platform in the Dutch North Sea to be powered entirely by wind power – harnessing electricity via cable from the nearby 113.4 MW Riffgat offshore wind farm. The platform is part of the GEMS (‘Gateway to the Ems’) project, which focuses on developing field N05-A and other fields in the... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2025 0

Supply Chain Regrouping as Trump’s Stand on Offshore Wind Takes Toll

(Reuters) Companies that committed to investments in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are scrapping their plans as the projects they were meant to serve face huge setbacks, including President Donald Trump's plan to end federal support. The pullback reflects the trickle-down effect of a dramatic downturn in the U.S. offshore wind industry over... Continue Reading →

February 13, 2025 0

New taskforce enters subsea scene to enhance cable performance for offshore wind

(offshore-energy.biz) Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has launched a new initiative to tackle subsea cable reliability, a critical factor in offshore wind development, as the UK pushes to meet its clean energy targets. The industry body, representing the UK’s £9.2 billion (around $11,3 billion) underwater sector, has published a white paper outlining the need for improved... Continue Reading →

February 11, 2025 0

Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Range of T&I Solutions for Floating Wind

(OE) Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a range of innovative methods designed to transform and industrialize the transportation and installation (T&I) of floating offshore wind turbines. The new solutions have been developed to streamline the entire process, from anchor and mooring installation through to electrical cable pull-in, ensuring that turbines are ready to be connected to... Continue Reading →

February 6, 2025 0

Japan Adjusts Rules for Offshore Wind Auction Rounds

(Reuters) The Japanese government on Wednesday announced a revision of its rules for offshore wind power auctions as the sector globally grapples with delays and soaring expenses driven by tight supply chains and inflation. After a number of consultations since September to find ways to ensure the completion of offshore projects, Japan's industry and land... Continue Reading →

January 29, 2025 0

TGS and Petrobras launch advanced imaging centers in Brazil to boost offshore energy exploration

(offshore-energy.biz) Norway-based energy data and intelligence company TGS has launched advanced imaging centers in collaboration with Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petrobras to improve subsurface data interpretation for the Campos and Santos basins offshore Brazil. TGS noted that these centers, based at Petrobras’ Rio de Janeiro offices, will focus on ocean bottom nodes (OBNs) and 4D... Continue Reading →

January 23, 2025 0

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