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Monday, December 11, 2023
An illustration for the VARD 9 15 design cable layer and construction vessel for Toyo Construction. Image courtesy VARD
Shipbuilding

VARD Signs Contract for Customized Hybrid Cable Layer with Toyo Construction

Norwegian shipbuilder VARD, a subsidiary of Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri, has announced that it has signed a $200 million contract with Japanese

December 11, 2023
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
An illustration of the Midi-SOV from VARD and Chartwell Marine
Shipbuilding

New Type of Offshore Wind Vessel Unveiled

VARD has joined forces with Chartwell Marine to unveil a new type of offshore wind vessel called the “Midi-SOV.” The 55-meter-long vessel bridges the gap

October 3, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Environment

Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced new details on its ambitious plans for a zero-emission cruise ship intended to operate along the rugged

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 1947

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Vard to Build Up to Four Hybrid CSOV’s for Purus Wind
Environment

Vard to Build Up to Four Hybrid CSOV’s for Purus Wind

Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has announced a contract for the design and construction of two hybrid battery-powered Commissioning Service Operation Vessels

May 16, 2023
Total Views: 1373

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Vard Electro steps up investment for autonomous ship operations with launch of SeaQ Remote
Press Releases

Vard Electro steps up investment for autonomous ship operations with launch of SeaQ Remote

Vard Electro aims to facilitate a new generation of larger robotic vessels with the launch of SeaQ Remote to provide centralized remote operation of automated

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 187

Monday, February 28, 2022
Ocean Infinity Building New Series of ‘Robotic’ Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessels at VARD
Shipping

Ocean Infinity Building New Series of ‘Robotic’ Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessels at VARD

Norwegian shipbuild VARD has been contracted for the design and construction of a new series of six 85-meter “robotic” vessels for U.S.-based Ocean

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 2106

Monday, January 31, 2022
Ocean Infinity Expands AUV Fleet
Shipping

Ocean Infinity Expands AUV Fleet

The AUVs will join Ocean Infinity’s “Armada” fleet of unmanned or partially-manned data acquisition ships. U.S.-based subsea company Ocean

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1629

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Vard Electro dual-battery pack to reduce emissions for Siem Offshore subsea vessel
Press Releases

Vard Electro dual-battery pack to reduce emissions for Siem Offshore subsea vessel

Press Release – Vard Electro has secured an order with Siem Offshore to deliver its largest battery package to date for a vessel retrofit as the

October 26, 2021
Total Views: 167

Thursday, September 9, 2021
Simon Møkster Shipping taps Vard Electro for the installation of SeaQ Energy Storage System onboard two platform supply vessels
Press Releases

Simon Møkster Shipping taps Vard Electro for the installation of SeaQ Energy Storage System onboard two platform supply vessels

Press Release – Ålesund/Norway, September 9, 2021 – Vard Electro is pleased to announce the signing of two new contracts with Simon Møkster Shipping.

September 9, 2021
Total Views: 363

Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Vard to Construct Two Offshore Wind Operations Vessels for Rem Offshore
Shipbuilding

Vard to Construct Two Offshore Wind Operations Vessels for Rem Offshore

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed contracts for the design and construction of two Construction Service Operations (CSV) vessels for Rem Offshore, also of

August 11, 2021
Total Views: 941

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
VARD delivered second Expedition Cruise Vessel to Coral Expeditions
Press Releases

VARD delivered second Expedition Cruise Vessel to Coral Expeditions

Press Release – VARD, one of the world’s major designers and builders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce the successful handover of a

March 10, 2021
Total Views: 993

Friday, February 12, 2021
VARD Once Again Proves Worthy of Trust
Press Releases

VARD Once Again Proves Worthy of Trust

Press Release – VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that Orange Marine has again

February 12, 2021
Total Views: 1424

Friday, December 18, 2020
Van Oord Orders Next Generation Cable Laying Vessel at Vard
Offshore

Van Oord Orders Next Generation Cable Laying Vessel at Vard

Rotterdam-based cable laying firm Van Oord has placed an order at Fincantieri-owned Vard for the construction of a next-generation cable laying vessel to serve

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 4832

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Vard Electro Canada Expands into USA
Press Releases

Vard Electro Canada Expands into USA

Vancouver, BC – Release: November 24, 2020. For Immediate Release. With Vard Electro Canada’s continuous growth, the company is pleased to announce the

November 24, 2020
Total Views: 933

Monday, November 23, 2020
Ocean Infinity Orders Eight Remote-Operated Ships at VARD
Shipbuilding

Ocean Infinity Orders Eight Remote-Operated Ships at VARD

U.S.-based subsea exploration company Ocean Infinity has signed shipbuilding contracts for eight shore-controllable vessels in what is being described as a

November 23, 2020
Total Views: 6901

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Shipbuilding Contract Signed for Unmanned, Zero-Emission Container Ship ‘Yara Birkeland’
Interesting

Shipbuilding Contract Signed for Unmanned, Zero-Emission Container Ship ‘Yara Birkeland’

The world’s first autonomous and electric container ship is one step closer to reality with a shipbuilding contract now in signed and sealed for the vessel.

August 15, 2018
Total Views: 149

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Vard Inks Construction Contracts for Two Ships from Viking Cruises
News

Vard Inks Construction Contracts for Two Ships from Viking Cruises

Shipbuilder Vard Holdings has announced it has confirmed contracts for the design and construction of two cruise for the river and ocean cruise company Viking.

July 24, 2018
Total Views: 16

Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises HANSEATIC series
News

VARD to Construct Third Expedition Cruise Ship for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

VARD has announced it has secured new contract for the design and construction of a luxury expedition cruise vessel for German cruise company Hapag-Lloyd

July 3, 2018
Total Views: 10

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
PONANT Expedition Cruise Ships
News

PONANT Places Orders for Two More Luxury Expedition Cruise Ships at VARD

Global shipbuilder VARD has announced it has secured contracts for the design and construction of two additional luxury expedition cruise ships for the French

March 7, 2018
Total Views: 55

Friday, January 5, 2018
vard Fully electrical battery-powered car- and passenger ferry
Maritime News

VARD to Build All-Electric Ferry for Norway’s Boreal

Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has won a contract for the construction of an all-electric car and passenger ferry for Boreal in Norway. The RoPax ferry is

January 5, 2018
Total Views: 142
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