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Apr 25, 20222 min read

Thor changes hands, Maersk Deliverer contract extended & Svitzer offers carbon-neutral towage

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Offshore Wind: Harren & Partner has acquired the DP2 jack-up vessel Thor from DEME...

Apr 8, 20225 min read

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units: MODUs

Offshore drilling has grown rapidly over the last 100 years from drilling off the end of a dock to drilling in thousands of feet of water...

Apr 2, 20225 min read

Timeline: The World’s Only DP5 Vessel

Edit: Happy April Fools! Yes, we did mention it at the bottom of the post, but in case you were only reading the headline, this was...

Mar 21, 20223 min read

DP security; 4,200km subsea solar cable; 100% recyclable turbine blades; Shore Power

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Systems unveiled to protect DP from jamming Shore Power On, Engines Off for Heerema's...

Feb 5, 20224 min read

What is a drillship?

Oil was first struck in the United States in 1859 at a depth of 69 feet underground, beginning the U.S. oil industry and oil rush. People...

Jan 22, 20225 min read

Chikyū: World Record Drillship

Chikyū is a drillship built for scientific research, drilling holes as deep as 7,000 meters into the sea floor. The mission is to drill...

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Maersk methanol containerships; Thermoplastic pipes; Wärtsilä DP thruster tool; Contracts

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: First Look at Maersk’s New Green Methanol-Powered Containerships 'Missing Link' -...

Dec 7, 20214 min read

US Coast Guard hacked; MP buys 1,000 vessels; Gyrostabilizers; Thor is coming!

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: U.S. Coast Guard Sets Up Elite Cyber Team to Hack Its Own Systems Gyrostabilisers:...

Oct 1, 20216 min read

How do Azimuth Thrusters work?

What is an azimuth thruster? Azimuth thrusters, also called azipods, are propellers mounted in a pod that provides thrust and steering by...

Sep 7, 20213 min read

Wind turbine evac kit, DOE fast growth in wind, zero-emissions CTVs, new cable monitoring tech

It’s Good News Tuesday! This Tuesday we talk about: OneStep Power featured in Offshore Support Journal July/August 2021 issue VIKING...

Aug 13, 20217 min read

How do cruise ships work?

Have you ever been on a cruise ship? It can be a very relaxing experience - a smooth ride, good food, drinks, and lots of activities....

Jul 23, 20214 min read

What is a FPSO?

FPSOs, or floating production storage and offloading facilities, help process and store oil and gas offshore. These vessels retrieve,...

Jul 9, 20214 min read

What is the difference between DP1, DP2, and DP3 vessels?

“Dynamic positioning may be the most important shipboard navigation system since the compass.” - Professional Mariner, Journal of the...

Jun 23, 20216 min read

Data-driven and objective-based independent testing for DP vessels Summary

We recently had the pleasure of participating in the Data-driven and objective-based independent testing for DP vessels webinar, hosted...

Jun 18, 20213 min read

What is a shuttle tanker?

Shuttle tankers are specialized vessels that transport oil from offshore oil wells to refineries on shore. They were first used in the...

Jun 15, 20213 min read

Electric propulsion, Gulf wind potential, Jones Act feeder vessels

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Kongsberg Maritime to Design, Equip Awind's New Offshore Wind Vessels Electric...

Jun 4, 20218 min read

22 Types of dynamically positioned vessels

We’ve collected a list of all the types of dynamically positioned vessels we could find. Some of the categories overlap and some ships...

May 31, 20214 min read

Maersk world first battery install, MARAD grants, BladeBUG turbine inspection robot

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Maersk breaks new ground with battery installation in AHTS vessel MARAD Announces...

May 24, 20213 min read

Crew transfer boats, enlarging Houston Ship Channel, new electric thrusters

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Flexible, green crew boats offer improved crew transfer solutions Balmoral's System...

May 21, 20215 min read

What is dredging?

Why do we need dredging? Cargo ships move a lot of goods around the world every day and require deep water to travel in shipping...

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