Dutch offshore contractor Van Oord is upgrading its fleet with two state-of-the-art rock installation vessels, ordered from the Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard in China. The new vessels, designed to install large volumes of rock on the seabed, will each have a carrying capacity of up to 35,000 tons and will be equipped with hybrid propulsion systems running on methanol, biofuel, and electricity.
📅 Delivery is scheduled for 2028 and 2029.
🛠 Key vessel features include:
• DP2 dynamic positioning system
• Advanced battery storage systems
• Next-generation low-emission engines
This investment highlights Van Oord’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge offshore technology. With growing demand for low-carbon offshore infrastructure, the company continues to lead the way in environmentally responsible marine operations.
