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Boskalis transports mega dry dock to Bahamas

Boskalis transports mega dry dock to Bahamas

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 9, 2026 | Heavy lift, News, Project cargo, Shipping

In Qingdao, China, Boskalis executed the float‑on of Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited’s brand‑new floating dry dock Lucayan. With an impressive length of 413 metres and a width of 85 metres, Lucayan is truly mega. Does Boskalis have a heavy marine transport vessel...
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...
Heerema’s Thialf enters the Baltic Sea for the first time

Heerema’s Thialf enters the Baltic Sea for the first time

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 4, 2022 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore, Offshore wind

Heerema Marine Contractors’ semi-submersible crane vessel Thialf has crossed the Storebaelt Bridge, known as the “gate to the Baltic Sea”. This crossing is the first time a Heerema crane vessel has accessed the region and is the result of innovative...
Huisman presents semi-sub drilling rig design to bridge gap to renewables

Huisman presents semi-sub drilling rig design to bridge gap to renewables

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 22, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Offshore

Facing an energy supply gap due to rapid decline of traditional fossil fuel sources and fast, but not fast enough, growth of renewable energy sources, Huisman has arrived at a solution. The company’s Harsh Environment Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig is aimed at making...
VIDEO: Crane accident Saipem 7000 results in capsized barges

VIDEO: Crane accident Saipem 7000 results in capsized barges

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 19, 2022 | Heavy lift, Maritime accidents, News, Offshore, Offshore wind

Saipem’s semi-submersible crane vessel Saipem 7000 has suffered an accident with its crane during load tests in Norway. The main block wire broke and the two cargo barges it was lifting were released into the water. No-one was injured, but for a short time, the...
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