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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
How Shell Plans to Decommission the Brent Oil Field – With Help from Pioneering Spirit
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How Shell Plans to Decommission the Brent Oil Field – With Help from Pioneering Spirit

Later this year Shell will begin removing the topside of the Brent Delta platform as part of the decommissioning of the Brent oil and gas field in the UK

July 20, 2016
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
WATCH: Awesome Drone Video of Pioneering Spirit in Rotterdam
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WATCH: Awesome Drone Video of Pioneering Spirit in Rotterdam

At 382 meters long by 123.75 meters wide, Allseas’ twin-hulled installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelte) is

November 25, 2015
Total Views: 196

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Delivery Delayed for World’s Biggest Catamaran, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit
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Delivery Delayed for World’s Biggest Catamaran, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit

  Swiss-based Allseas has confirmed that delivery of one of the decades most anticipated new ships, the Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelte), will be

October 7, 2015
Total Views: 310

Monday, February 9, 2015
Pieter Schelte Renamed
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Pieter Schelte Renamed

Allseas’ giant oil rig decommissioning vessel was initially named after Pieter Schelte Heerema who besides creating one of the world’s premier

February 9, 2015
Total Views: 208

Friday, February 6, 2015
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Allseas Agrees to ‘Pieter Schelte’ Name Change – Report

Swiss-based Allseas Group has reportedly agreed to change the name of its Pieter Schelte vessel amid recent public outcry over the vessel's namesake being a

February 6, 2015
Total Views: 456

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
ITF Slams Allseas: ‘Pieter Schelte’ Is a Nazi War Criminal, Not a Ship Name
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ITF Slams Allseas: ‘Pieter Schelte’ Is a Nazi War Criminal, Not a Ship Name

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is demanding that Allseas Group SA immediately change the name of 'Pieter Schelte' as it honors a

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 187

Monday, January 12, 2015
15 Amazing Aerial Photos of ‘Pieter Schelte’ in Rotterdam
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15 Amazing Aerial Photos of ‘Pieter Schelte’ in Rotterdam

Last week the long-awaited Pieter Schelte sailed into Rotterdam after a 7-week voyage from the DSME shipyard in South Korea. Here are 15 amazing aerial photos

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 290

Friday, January 9, 2015
Watch the Tug-Fest in Rotterdam When the Pieter Schelte Arrived Yesterday
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Watch the Tug-Fest in Rotterdam When the Pieter Schelte Arrived Yesterday

Big or small, they all showed up yesterday to ensure the behemoth Pieter Schelte made it into port safely. Watch her arrival here: Were you there? Comment in

January 9, 2015
Total Views: 13

Thursday, January 8, 2015
Giant Pieter Schelte Arrives in Rotterdam
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Giant Pieter Schelte Arrives in Rotterdam

The world's largest ship, the Pieter Schelte, arrived in Rotterdam Thursday after an approximately 7 week voyage from the DSME shipyard in South Korea, at

January 8, 2015
Total Views: 178

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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Absurdly Large Catamaran Spotted off Singapore [PHOTOS]

The Pieter Schelte, a 382 meter long x 124 meter wide vessel designed and built to remove aging oil platforms, had some photos taken of her while transiting

December 10, 2014
Total Views: 507

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Pieter Schelte Loses Pipelaying Gig
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Pieter Schelte Loses Pipelaying Gig

The giant Pieter Schelte pipeline installation/rig decommissioning ship has lost its 2015 summer job laying pipe for the $40 billion-euro South Stream

December 3, 2014
Total Views: 34

Monday, November 24, 2014
Giant Pieter Schelte Sets Sail for Rotterdam
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Giant Pieter Schelte Sets Sail for Rotterdam

After at least 4 years under construction and decades of planning, the giant Pieter Schelte catamaran has set sail from the shipyard in South Korea for

November 24, 2014
Total Views: 158

Monday, October 13, 2014
Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Caught on Camera [VIDEO]
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Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

Some new video posted to Youtube gives us a rare look at the massive Pieter Schelte, a unique catamaran-like vessel that will soon be used to remove

October 13, 2014
Total Views: 262

Friday, July 11, 2014
Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Supercat Headed for Rotterdam By Year-End
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Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Supercat Headed for Rotterdam By Year-End

A giant catamaran-like vessel destined to become the largest vessel in the world will be completed in Rotterdam at the end of 2014, the Port of Rotterdam

July 11, 2014
Total Views: 57

Monday, November 11, 2013
Allseas to Build Second Platform Decommissioning Cat Larger Than Pieter Schelte
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Allseas to Build Second Platform Decommissioning Cat Larger Than Pieter Schelte

Swiss-based Allseas announced Monday its plans to build a second single-lift platform installation and decommissioning catamaran at Daewoo Shipbuilding and

November 11, 2013
Total Views: 82

Friday, October 11, 2013
Giant Catamaran ‘Pieter Schelte’ to Carry Worn Out North Sea Platforms Ashore
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Giant Catamaran ‘Pieter Schelte’ to Carry Worn Out North Sea Platforms Ashore

A giant catamaran strong enough to lift four Eiffel Towers will set off from a South Korean shipyard next year with the task of decommissioning North Sea oil

October 11, 2013
Total Views: 555

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Bosch Rexroth to Provide Drives and Controls for Allseas’ Pieter Schelte

As the major engineering partner to the Allseas Group, Bosch Rexroth has developed and engineered the drive and control system solution for the world’s

May 15, 2013
Total Views: 63

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Allseas’ Pieter Schelte Seen From Space

Allseas' monstrosity, the Pieter Schelte, is currently under construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in Okpo,

May 14, 2013
Total Views: 35

Thursday, December 29, 2011
Pieter Schelte, Offshore Supercat – The World’s Largest Catamaran
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Pieter Schelte, Offshore Supercat – The World’s Largest Catamaran

In 2011, Allseas announced that they had awarded Daewoo Shipbuilding a 1.3Bn Euro contract for the construction of a massive catamaran designed for

December 29, 2011
Total Views: 534
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