Island Offshore’s second hybrid ocean energy construction vessel will undergo outfitting and commissioning at Vard Langsten following hull construction in Romania, with delivery scheduled for March 2027.
Windward Offshore has officially named its third CSOV, Windward Munich, in Hamburg. The VARD-built vessel features hybrid propulsion, a helideck and motion-compensated offshore access equipment.
GSI and CSTC have secured an MN contract for 1+1 105 m ro-ro vessels combining wind-assisted and hybrid propulsion for specialized transport operations in French Guiana.
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.
VARD will design and build two VARD 9 601 buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessels for Trinity House under a contract worth more than €220 million, with delivery scheduled in 2029.
Windcat Amsterdam has entered European waters as the first Elevation series CSOV, combining hybrid propulsion, hydrogen-ready systems and offshore support capability for up to 120 personnel.
Hanwha Engine signs an agreement to acquire Norway’s SEAM for approximately $195 million, adding electric propulsion and power automation to expand its marine propulsion portfolio.
Wärtsilä will supply a full hybrid propulsion package for Aasen Shipping’s latest bulk carrier, reinforcing the shipowner’s strategy to cut emissions and enhance energy efficiency across its fleet.
SDHI to build six 18,000 DWT hybrid chemical tankers for Rederiet Stenersen under a $220m deal including an option for six more vessels.
