Man takes seven years to recreate giant Thialf vessel out of Lego
Marco de Vries took seven years to create a scale replica of the world’s second-largest semi-submersible crane vessel, complete with crew, ... out of Lego.
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Lack of North Sea HLVs still weighs heavily on UK wind ambitions
A lack of spare HLV capacity in the North Sea continues to cast serious doubt over the UK's loft offshore wind ambitions.
‘The scale of this beast is unbelievable’ – what is the world’s second largest crane vessel doing off Aberdeenshire?
There are no shortage of vessels to be seen off the coast of Aberdeen, but there’s one in particular that currently stands out from the rest.
Heerema completes last major lift at Schooner field
Norwegian group DNO reports that its North Sea decommissioning works are now drawing to a close, following the removal of the jacket and topsides at the Schooner field.
Heerema unveils ‘floating to floating’ installation process for offshore wind
Marine contractor Heerema has developed a new method for the installation of floating wind turbines, which it says will cut down on onshore space requirements and reduce industry bottlenecks.
Heerema arrives on location to begin Dunlin Alpha decommissioning
Preparatory works have kicked off in the North Sea ahead of the removal of the Dunlin Alpha topside.
Heerema installs 4,800 tonne topside for Seagreen offshore wind farm
A key component of what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has been installed off the Angus coast.
On cloud nine – Heerema shares striking photos of Sleipnir and Thialf
Heerema Marine Contractors has shared staggering photos of two of its vessels at the Port of Rotterdam.
Giant crane, tiny platform: Heerema removes Ithaca Jacky installation
Ithaca Energy has employed Heerema’s Thialf heavy lift vessel, the second largest in the world, to remove its small Jacky installation, around 12 miles east of the Moray Firth.
Taqa kicks off massive decommissioning project at Brae Bravo
Taqa has kicked off removal work for the Brae Bravo, one of the largest decommissioning projects in the North Sea.
Heerema to power giant crane vessels with wind energy
Heerema Marine Contractors, owner of two of the world’s largest offshore crane vessels, has announced plans to power them with energy produced by wind turbines.