Here is some video filmed on board the platform supply vessel NOA Protector during a recent visit in Stavanger, Norway. Notable vessels seen in the video include a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the sailing cruise ship Seacloud 2, the world's strongest crane vessel Thialf (14,200 tons), the car ferry Fjordveien, and platform supply vessels Rem Fortune, Olympic Commander, NOA … [Read more...]
Nordic American Offshore Initiates $100m IPO, Order for New PSVs
Platform supply vessel company Nordic American Offshore has announced plans to raise more than $100 million through its IPO that will help fund the purchase of at least two new platform supply vessels, which would bring the fledgling offshore suppliers’ fleet to a total of 10 vessels. Bermuda-based NAO announced Monday the commencement of its initial public offering of … [Read more...]
Damen Shipyards Delivers “World Emerald”
Damen Shipyards has delivered the "World Emerald," number four of six Damen PSV 3300 CD platform supply vessels delivered this year to Norwegian OSV operator, World Wide Supply. The first ship in the series, World Diamond, was delivered in July. The fifth PSV ‘World Opel’, will be handed over in a few weeks and the last in the series ‘World Sapphire’ … [Read more...]
Zhejiang Delivers 2nd of 12 Ulstein PSVs to Seatankers [UPDATED]
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Zhejiang shipyard has delivered the PSV Sea Flyer, the first second of 12 Ulstein PX105 PSVs ordered by Seatankers Group. The first vessel delivered was the Sea Falcon, this past February. The vessel measures 88.9 meters in length, has a 19 meter beam, and comes equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system and electrical package delivered by Ulstein Power & … [Read more...]
PSV Far Supporter Awarded 3-Year Contract with Petrobras
Petrobras has awarded a 3 years firm contract to PSV Far Supporter (1996, UT 750, 4,680 DWT). The contract is in direct continuation of the existing contract. Total value of the contract is approx. NOK 175 million. Vessel Particulars: Built / Yard 1996 / Fosen Mek. Verksteder AS / Yard no 60 Main Class +1A1, SF, E0, DK(+), HL(2,8), Dynpos-AUT LOA 83m … [Read more...]