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Strong first-half for Boskalis across all divisions

Strong first-half for Boskalis across all divisions

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 14, 2025 | Dredging, Heavy lift, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Salvage, Towage

Although Royal Boskalis saw its orderbook decrease compared to the end of 2024, the company says it can look back on ‘a remarkably strong first half of the year’. All three divisions reported substantial increases in their results and net profit increased...
Boskalis’ Boka Vanguard becomes even wider

Boskalis’ Boka Vanguard becomes even wider

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 14, 2025 | Heavy lift, News, Project cargo, Ship conversion/refit, Shipping

The Boka Vanguard is already the largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel in the world. But recently this groundbreaking vessel was made even bigger. With a length of 275 metres and an “original” width of 70 metres, a widening of 10 meters does not sound all...
Boka Vanguard to transport Fremantle Highway to China

Boka Vanguard to transport Fremantle Highway to China

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 10, 2024 | Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping

Boskalis’s Boka Vanguard, the world’s largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel, has arrived in Rotterdam to pick up Floor, the car carrier formerly known as the Fremantle Highway. The vessel, which was involved in a fire in 2023, will be transported to...
Boka Vanguard completes first decommissioning project

Boka Vanguard completes first decommissioning project

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 17, 2023 | Heavy lift, News, Project cargo, Shipping

Boskalis’ largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel was part of a major marine decommissioning project for the first time. The Boka Vanguard picked up a floating production unit (FPU) off the West African coast and delivered it at a ship recycling facility in...
How Heerema had its crane god Hermod recycled in China

How Heerema had its crane god Hermod recycled in China

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 26, 2021 | News, Ship recycling

Heerema took the decision to retire renowned Hermod from its fleet after almost four decades of service to the offshore industry. They selected a Chinese recycling yard, organised the final sea voyage and supervised the recycling process. The whole time a dedicated...
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