Nexans Names Cable Layer in Norway
5, May 2026
Nexans has named Nexans Electra at Ulstein Verft in Norway, with the cable laying vessel set to expand subsea installation capacity in 2026.
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Van Oord USV Completes First Offshore Deployment
4, May 2026
Van Oord has completed the first multi-day offshore deployment of its unmanned survey vessel VO:X Barentsz at Hollandse Kust West wind farm.
Ocean Winds Starts Power at French Floating Wind Farm
4, May 2026
Ocean Winds has started power production at its 30 MW floating wind farm off Port-La Nouvelle, marking its first project in France.
China Installs 16 MW Floating Wind Turbine
4, May 2026
China has installed Three Gorges Pilot, a 16 MW floating offshore wind turbine off Yangjiang, supported by a semi-submersible platform and new mooring system.
Hornsea 3 Steel Components Move to Final Pre-Installation Hub
3, May 2026
Smulders transports first secondary steel sets for Hornsea 3 to Port of Tyne, marking a key step before offshore installation in the UK.
Massachusetts Secures 20-Year Pricing for Vineyard Wind
1, May 2026
Massachusetts has activated 20-year contracts for Vineyard Wind 1, securing fixed offshore wind power pricing and delivering $ 1.4 billion in projected customer savings.
EU ETS Offshore Rules Face Pushback
1, May 2026
KBRV says planned EU ETS coverage for offshore vessels from 2027 may not reflect offshore work patterns and could create uneven obligations for similar operations.
Norwind Offshore Doubles CSOV Fleet
30, April 2026
Norwind Offshore has acquired six high-spec CSOVs from Edda Wind with Navigare Capital Partners, doubling its offshore wind fleet.
HEA Energy Secures Offshore Wind O&M Deal
29, April 2026
HEA Energy signs offshore wind O&M contract, deploying jack-up barge HEA Hercules for North Sea operations starting summer 2026.
