Tanker attempt to overtake two-barge tow ended in $1.9 million of damage

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on its investigation into the March 16, 2021, grounding of the 49,662 dwt Odfjell tanker Bow Tribute and its subsequent contact with the fender systems protecting two river intakes owned by the New Orleans sewerage and water board.

The Bow Tribute was transiting downbound in the Lower Mississippi River when it grounded while attempting to overtake a two-barge tow in a river bend. No injuries or pollution were reported. Damages...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/tanker-attempt-to-overtake-two-barge-tow-ended-in-1-9-million-of-damage/

DNV Awards Odfjell Oceanwind AiP For New Deepsea Semi Floating Offshore Wind Foundation

DNV has awarded Odfjell Oceanwind an Approval in Principle (AiP) for their new Deepsea Semi floating wind foundation design. The Deepsea Semi floating wind foundation design has been developed for use in floating wind farms and for off-grid applications including temporary electrification of oil and gas installations in harsh environments.

The Deepsea Semi foundation is dimensioned for up to 15MW wind turbine generators and has been developed for low cost, industrial mass-production. The design...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/dnv-awards-odfjell-oceanwind-aip-for-new-deepsea-semi-floating-offshore-wind-foundation/