
Hybrid OECV NB 977 Enters Water in Romania
VARD launched NB 977, the first hybrid OECV for Island Offshore, at its Brăila yard on 9 February. The 120 m vessel will support IMR, subsea construction and offshore operations.

VARD launched NB 977, the first hybrid OECV for Island Offshore, at its Brăila yard on 9 February. The 120 m vessel will support IMR, subsea construction and offshore operations.

AF Offshore Decom wins Alba FSU scope from Ithaca Energy, covering dismantling, cleaning and recycling. The 24,000 tonnes unit is due at AFEBV in 2026, lifting total arrivals to nearly 50,000 tonnes.

TWD worked with GEOCEAN during the preparation phase of Project Marine XII, focusing on subsea installation of a submerged swivel and yoke system for an FLNG development. The work began

BP and TPAO signed an MoU framing cooperation in oil and gas exploration, field development and infrastructure, with Iraq a priority and Libya also in view alongside regional project assessments.

CNOOC targets a 40% offshore wind capacity increase in 2026 to reach 3.5 GW, partnering with Ming Yang Smart Energy as falling costs and national targets accelerate China’s offshore wind build-out.

Jumbo Offshore has completed suction anchor installation and mooring line pre-lay for the FPSO Errea Wittu at Uaru Field, Stabroek Block, Offshore Guyana, on behalf of Modec.
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