Cathrine Kristiseter Marti

DFO awards Vard EUR 113M subsea construction vessel contract

Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard reports that it has signed a contract with Taiwan-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) for the design and construction of one offshore subsea construction vessel of Vard 3 39 design. The EUR 113.5 million contract includes options for additional vessels.

The hull of the vessel will be built in Vard Shipyards Braila in Romania, while the outfitting, commissioning and delivery will be from Vard Søviknes in Norway. Delivery is scheduled to be in second quarter 2027.

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/dfo-awards-vard-eur-113m-subsea-construction-vessel-contract/

VIDEO: Vard delivers new CSOV Norwind Helm

Vard has delivered the commissioning service operation vessel Norwind Helm to Norwind Offshore. The vessel was named in Ålesund, Norway, Nov. 15, and went to work the following day. It is the fifth vessel Vard has delivering to Norwind Offshore and was delivered two weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date.

“Norwind Offshore is very pleased to take delivery of newbuild 952 – Norwind Helm from Vard, also delivered ahead of schedule,” said Norwind Offshore CEO Svein Leon Aure. :This marks the...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/video-vard-delivers-new-csov-norwind-helm/

Cathrine Marti named as new Vard CEO

Fincantieri’s Norwegian headquartered Vard Group AS subsidiary is to have a new CEO. Former Ulstein CEO Cathrine Kristiseter Marti will step into the role starting June 1, 2024. Current CEO, Alberto Maestrini will remain chairman of the board. He will continue to lead Fincantieri’s offshore and special vessels business, which includes Vard, and to support Vard’s integration in the Fincantieri Group.

Vard Group considers that Marti, a CEO with a strong link to the Norwegian business community and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/cathrine-marti-named-as-new-vard-ceo/

Nexan returns to Ulstein for next generation cable layer

Next generation cable layer

Paris, France, headquartered Nexans is to add a third cable layer to its fleet. Like its flagship vessel, Nexans Aurora, it will be built by Ulstein Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to a design developed by Ålesund, Norway, based Skipsteknisk (ST). Nexans says the ship, which it calls a third generation cable layer, will be equipped with three turntables, offering a 13,500-tonne loading capacity, and will host a large range of subsea tooling including jetting and plowing tools. Set for delivery in...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/nexan-returns-to-ulstein-for-next-generation-cable-layer/