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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 25, 20222 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 8, 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...
Apr 2, 20225 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...
Mar 21, 20223 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...
Feb 5, 20224 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...
Jan 22, 20225 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 14, 20213 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:...
Dec 7, 20214 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...
Oct 1, 20216 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...
Sep 7, 20213 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....
Aug 13, 20217 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 23, 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...
Jul 9, 20214 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 23, 20216 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 18, 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 15, 20213 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...
Jun 4, 20218 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 31, 20214 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 24, 20213 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...
May 21, 20215 min read
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