A 32-year-old worker died after a crane fall on the Valaris 121 rig in the UK North Sea. Authorities have launched a joint investigation, while operations were halted and Shell and Valaris expressed condolences.
Seaway7’s semi-submersible vessel FALCON has completed the float-off of the Stella Energy 1 MOPU in Luba after loading the unit in Dubai. The MOPU, recently converted by Drydocks World, is destined for the Sèmè Field offshore Benin.
Boskalis’ Seapiper has begun its first European rock-installation project in the North Sea after loading more than 13,800 tons of rock in Norway, following extensive modifications from its former role as Fjell.
COSCO Shipping has transported two GENMA Mobile Harbor Cranes from the Taicang manufacturing base to Indonesia. The cranes feature electric and hydraulic combined systems and exceed 120 m/min in hoisting performance.
Fulan Offshore has finished installing the first 500kV export cable circuit for the Fanshi-1 offshore wind project in Guangdong, with each 80 km circuit setting a new industry length record as the second circuit is loaded for upcoming work.
Boskalis’ heavy-load carrier WHITE MARLIN is progressing toward Singapore after departing Amsterdam and is now navigating the Gulf of Biscay, where conditions recently included short-period 25 kt winds.
EXMAR announced rapid progress on its second dual-fuel ammonia tanker, with the hull rising only weeks after keel laying, supported by coordinated work between EXMAR staff and HD Hyundai Mipo.
Hengli Heavy Industry has obtained a new contract for six 114,000-DWT LR2 product tankers, underscoring its continued progress in advanced tanker construction as international owners pursue higher standards in efficiency and environmental compliance.
The OSS Jasmund topside and jacket have completed load-out and are prepared for transportation to the Baltic Sea. The 4,500-ton topside and 72m jacket were built by HSM Offshore Energy and Smulders with support from a tailor-made grillage.
