DNV says turbine standardisation, longer production runs and predictable project pipelines could reduce North Sea offshore wind LCoE by up to 28% by 2050.
Chinese shipbuilders and European shipowners called for closer cooperation on vessel development, alternative fuels and digitalisation at the China-Europe Maritime Summit at SMM 2026.
ZPMC has completed sea trials of a 38,000-tonne heavy-lift vessel ordered by Chipolbrok, featuring three 350-tonne cranes, flexible cargo decks and a 1,000-kW battery system.
Hanwha Ocean has begun construction of a WTIV for Korea’s West Sea. Ordered by Ocean Wind Power 1, the vessel is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2028 and will install 15 MW-class offshore wind turbines.
The PlemCat test site has secured Environmental Impact Assessment approval for the NextFloat Project in Spain, enabling deployment of X1 Wind’s X100 8.5 MW floating offshore wind platform following recent DNV design validation.
Fred. Olsen 1848’s BRIZO floating solar PV technology has received DNV verification after an independent technical review covering design methods, hydrodynamic loads, structural behaviour and testing.
Shandong Luhai Equipment Group has secured a 4+2 order for 12,600 DWT multi-purpose vessels from a European buyer, with deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029.
Dajin Heavy Industry has started building a DNV-certified three-legged offshore wind jacket prototype for 15 MW turbines and the North Sea market.
Friede & Goldman (F&G) received DNV Main Scantling Approval for its WindSetter 146 WTIV design, allowing the project to move toward contract and construction.
