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First Foundations Installed at World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
The first monopile and transition piece have been installed at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the U.K. North Sea, marking a key milestone for the construction of the world's largest offshore wind farm.The foundations, designed by Wood Thilsted, are up to 72m in length, weigh on average 1057 tonnes and include the worldās largest 8m offshore wind flange. The design includes the worldās first split-level transition piece for safe installation and operationā¦
DEME Offshore's Flagship Vessel Orion Installs First Monopile at German Offshore Wind Project
DEME Offshore's recently delivered flagship offshore installation vessel Orion has installed the first monopile at Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm site in the German Baltic Sea to the northeast of Rügen island. Arcadis Ost 1 is a 257 MW offshore wind project developed by Parkwind. "Deploying āOrionā, the newest member of the DEME fleet and the most innovative vessel in the offshore wind industryā¦
DEME Offshore, Barge Master Develop Feeder Solution for U.S. Offshore Wind Farms
Belgian offshore installation firm Deme Offshore and Dutch company Barge Master, which specializes in offshore motion compensation systems, have partnered up to further develop a U.S. Jones Act-compliant feeder solution for the upcoming offshore wind projects in the U.S.Last year, DEME Offshore was selected by wind farm developer Vineyard Vind to provide the offshore transport and installation of 62 GE Haliade offshore wind turbines for the Vineyard Wind 1 projectā¦
'Revolutionary' Vessel Orion Joins DEME Offshore's Installation Vessel Fleet
Belgian offshore installation contractor DEME said Saturday that the "revolutionary" offshore installation vessel Orion officially joined its fleet.This next-generation vessel is equipped with a powerful 5,000-tonne crane and is designed to handle the massive turbines and foundations of the future.Amélie Michel, the spouse of Charles Michel, President of the European Council, agreed to be the godmother of the Orion.In a traditional DEME naming ceremonyā¦
Green Jade Offshore Installation Vessel Launched in Taiwan
An official launching ceremony for the Green Jade DP3 heavy lift and installation vessel, the first such vessel built in Taiwan, was held at CSBCās shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.The news was shared by the Belgian offshore installation firm DEME Offshore, part of CDWE consortium with CSBC, which commissioned the vessel in 202.The vessel is designed to handle the next generation of multi-megawatt turbines, jackets and components.
Proserv's Cable Monitoring System for Dogger Bank Inter-array Cables
Offshore installation contractor DEME Offshore has awarded Proserv Controls a contract for the provision of the inter-array cable monitoring system, or CMS, for the first two phases, A and B, of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm in the UK.Proserv said Tuesday it would deploy its ECG holistic cable monitoring system to deliver the project."ECG has been initiated and driven by Proserv with critical support from its partner Synaptecā¦
DEME to Buy Eidesvik's Viking Neptun Offshore Installation Vessel
Offshore installation company DEME has agreed to acquire Eidesvik's DP3 offshore installation vessel āViking Neptunā. "Representing a substantial investment, this move highlights DEMEās commitment to its customers, and supports the continued growth of the offshore wind industry. This latest addition to its vessel fleet also confirms DEMEās mission to build future-proof, sustainable and environmentally friendly operationsā¦
Offshore Wind: DEME Offshore to Install Inter-Array Cables at Dogger Bank C
Belgium-based DEME Offshore has won a contract to deliver and install inter-array cables at the Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm in the UK.Dogger Bank C is the third phase of the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm which will be the world's largest offshore wind farm once fully complete.DEME Offshore is also responsible for the delivery and installation of Dogger bank A and B inter-array cables, securing the contract in early 2021.Under the Dogger Bank C inter-array cable contractā¦
DEME Offshore, Prysmian Win Largest Ever U.S. Offshore Wind Installation Deal
Offshore installation contractor DEME Offshore has said it has secured a +$1.1 billion Balance of Plant (BoP) contract for the construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project in a consortium with Prysmian. The contract, with a total value amounting to +$1.9 Billion, has been awarded by Dominion Energy Virginia, a subsidiary of Dominion Energy Inc., to a consortium, made up of DEME Group and Prysmian.According to DEME Offshoreā¦
Port of Mukran to Serve as O&M Base for Parkwind's Baltic Sea Wind Farm
Offshore wind developer Parkwind has selected the Port of Mukran as a service base that will serve its Arcadis Ost I wind farm, in the Baltic Sea, offshore Germany.Earlier this week, Parkwind, wind turbine maker Vestas, and construction firm Ems Maritime Offshore (EMO) signed the lease agreements for the O&M building in the Port of Mukran, the easternmost deep water port in Germany.The signing ceremonyā¦
First Offshore Wind Substation Installed in France
Belgian offshore installation firm DEME Offshore said Thursday it had installed the first offshore wind substation in France, at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm site. The installation of the 2,100-ton substation was carried out by Allseas' giant Pioneering Spirit vessel.This was also Allseasā first job for the offshore wind industry, and it is the first ācompleteā installation job executed by Pioneering Spiritā¦
An Industry-First: DEME Installs Offshore Wind Cables Using LNG-powered 'Living Stone'
Belgian offshore installation service provider DEME Offshore has installed the DolWin6 High Voltage DC (HVDC) cable in the German North Sea, using its LNG-powered DP3 vessel Living Stone. DolWin6 has a transmission capacity of 900 MW and is owned and operated by transmission system operator TenneT. The HVDC cable runs from several offshore wind farms in Germany via Norderney to the German mainland."This is the first time a cable-laying vessel has installed cables while powered on LNGā¦
DEME Names Groenewind Offshore Wind Service Vessel
Belgian offshore installation company DEME Group last Friday held a naming ceremony for its DP2, twin-hulled Service Operation Vessel Groenewind. The Belgian Federal Minister of Energy, Tinne Van der Straeten was the godmother of the vessel, for which DEME says is the world's first vessel of the type.The Groenewind is set to enter service as the vessel has a long-term charter contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE).
I am Spartacus! - DEME Names Mega Cutter Suction Dredger
Belgium-based offshore and dredging services firm DEME last Friday held a naming ceremony for the "mega" cutter suction dredger Spartacus," for which it says is the most powerful cutter suction dredger in the world."...a vessel like āSpartacusā has never been seen before in the industry. With a total installed power of 44,180 kW, its production rates and ability to cut hard soil are unrivaled," DEME said.Annik Pendersā¦
Belgium: In a First, Dredging Work in Flanders Powered by LNG
Belgium-based marine contractor DEME, on Wednesday, announced "a first" in Flanders, a region in the northern part of Belgium.Namely, its dual fuel trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) āScheldt Riverā is currently carrying out maintenance dredging work on the Scheldt river and during this work, the vessel is operating on LNG.In another milestone, DEME said that the āScheldt Riverā last week became the first dredger to be bunkered with LNG in the Port of Antwerp, near the Kallo lock.
All Jackets Installed at Moray East Offshore Wind Farm
Belgian offshore installation contractor DEME Offshore has completed the installation of offshore wind turbine jackets for the 950 MW Moray East offshore wind farm in Scotland.The offshore wind farm is being developed by Moray Offshore Windfarm East Ltd (MOWEL), which is a joint venture company owned by Ocean Winds ( 56.6%) Diamond Green Limited (33.4%) and CTG (10%).DEME Offshore was awarded the fullā¦
DEME Bags Its Largest Ever Dredging Deal
The Belgian dredging and offshore installation firm DEME said Friday it had secured its largest ever dredging and land reclamation contract.The contract is for work for the Abu Qir port project in Egypt. The project will see the deployment of DEMEās giant new cutter suction dredger āSpartacusā.While it said the contract was a "large" one, and its largest ever in the dredging and reclamation space, DEME did not provide the exact figure.
DEME Holds Naming Ceremony for Two New Dredgers
DEME hosted a digital naming ceremony for its two newest dual fuel trailing suction hopper dredgers built by Royal IHC.The 8,300 m³ Meuse River was officially named by the Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Lydia Peeters and the 15,000 m³ Bonny River by Els Verbraecken, Chief Financial Officer at DEME.When both vessels joined the fleet, they had a full order book and directly set course to their projects.
Gallery: Deme's First Service Operation Vessel Launched in Turkey
Belgian offshore services contractor Deme saw the hull of its first-ever Service Operation Vessel (SOV) launched at the Cemre shipyard in Yalova, Turkey. The twin-hull vessel named āGroene Windā (Green Wind), will be used for offshore wind farm maintenance works in Belgium following the delivery next year.Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will charter the vessel for the maintenance of the Rentel and Mermaid & Seastar (known as SeaMade) offshore wind farms in Belgium.
First Taiwan-built Offshore Installation Vessel to Sport Wärtsilä Gear
Finland-based marine engine and technology provider Wärtsilä has been tasked to equip the first Taiwan-built offshore wind installation vessel - the Green Jade - with "a broad scope" of its solutions.The 216 meters long vessel will be built at the CSBC shipyard in Taiwan for the joint-venture company CDWE owned by CSBC and Belgium-based DEME Group. The vessel is expected to play a major role in developing the offshore wind farm business in both new and established markets, including Taiwan.
