Offshore Wind

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has agreed to jointly own two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) as it expands its involvement in Europe’s offshore wind sector.

Importer · 9th March 2026

MOL expands into European offshore wind

Importer · 9th March 2026

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Nexans has marked a key milestone in the construction of its next-generation cable laying vessel, Nexans Electra, following the successful launch of the vessel hull from the covered dock hall at Ulstein Verft, Norway, on 13 November 2025.

Importer · 17th November 2025

Nexans launches Electra to boost offshore electrification capacity

Importer · 17th November 2025

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BIO-UV Group has developed and successfully tested a containerised ballast water treatment system tailored for the floating offshore wind industry.

8th September 2025

BIO-UV unveils portable BWTS

8th September 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Shipowner and shipping fund manager, Pelagic Partners, has invested in two platform supply vessels (PSV) that will see it partner with private investment and asset management firm, Borealis Maritime. 

12th April 2024

Pelagic invests in offshore wind vessels

12th April 2024

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

ClassNK has awarded approval in principle for the design of a multi-functional floating offshore windfarm support vessel (MFSV) developed by K Line Wind Service.

29th February 2024

ClassNK approval for MFSV design

29th February 2024

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The hull of the first of two new construction service operation vessels (CSOV) for Olympic has arrived at Ulstein Verft’s yard in Norway for outfitting.

15th January 2024

Ulstein Verft welcomes first of two CSOV hulls

15th January 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Damen Shipyards Group has extended its lifecycle support offering to UK clients by signing an MoU with Southampton-based I.M.E. Repair Services.

21st March 2023

Damen expands its service offering with UK repair arm

21st March 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Kongsberg Maritime has won a NOK 300 million contract with Pelagic Wind Services to supply advanced vessel design and equipment for two new CSOVs.

15th November 2022

Kongsberg Maritime contract for Pelagic CSOVs

15th November 2022

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A MoU has been signed for offshore wind personnel training and alternative fuel seafarer education.

13th September 2022

Offshore wind and alternative fuel crew training

13th September 2022

DESIGN, REGULATION, CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEYING

DESIGN, REGULATION, CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEYING

Incat Crowther has secured a three-vessel order for a US operator of offshore Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs)

3rd May 2022

CTV design contract for the US

3rd May 2022