GPO Sapphire Loads Two Jack-Ups in Changshu
8, February 2026
GPO Heavylift’s semi-submersible vessel GPO Sapphire has loaded two jack-up units in Changshu, China, for delivery to the UAE and the Netherlands.
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Boka Vanguard Moves Bulk Carrier HUA SI YUAN From Abidjan
5, February 2026
Boskalis’ Boka Vanguard is transporting bulk carrier HUA SI YUAN from Abidjan, sailing since 31 December 2025 with ETA Singapore on 06 February 2026.
Allseas Group chooses Wärtsilä 31 for new semi-sub HTV
22, January 2026
Wärtsilä will supply a four-engine Wärtsilä 31 package for Allseas’ semi-sub HTV being built at GSI in China, with NOx reducers and delivery planned for early 2028.
Bluewhale Offshore, OOS Group Seal Deal and Launch BlueOOS
6, January 2026
Agreement signed on 18 December 2025 launches BlueOOS to operate a semi-submersible and liftboat fleet, with a contract backlog exceeding $700 million and a focus on HSE-led delivery.
SEAWAY HAWK Loads VALARIS 247 in Singapore
4, December 2025
SEAWAY HAWK, a semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel, loaded the VALARIS 247 in Singapore. The vessel is en route to Port Rashid, with an ETA of December 14, 2025. The rig was sold to BW Energy in May 2025.
Odfjell Drilling Confirms $480m Acquisition of Deepsea Bollsta
17, November 2025
Odfjell Drilling has agreed to acquire the Deepsea Bollsta from Northern Ocean in a $480 million transaction. The rig adds $355 million to the company’s firm backlog and continues its long-term programme with Equinor.
Ithaca Extends Safe Caledonia Contract to Early 2026
15, November 2025
Prosafe reports that Ithaca Energy has exercised an additional seven-week option for the Safe Caledonia, extending accommodation support at the Captain field into early February 2026. The extension follows a recent two-week option and carries an estimated value of USD 6.4 million.
DNV Grants Basic Design Approval for Deepsea Star Floater
13, November 2025
Odfjell Oceanwind has received a DNV Basic Design Approval for the Deepsea Star floater, confirming compliance with DNV standards and its suitability for use with a 15 MW turbine.
Prosafe’s Safe Caledonia Extension Confirmed for Captain Field Operations
31, October 2025
Prosafe confirmed that Ithaca Energy exercised a two-week option for the Safe Caledonia at the Captain field, keeping the TAMS semi-submersible ASV in service until mid-December 2025.
