Norwegian offshore vessel owner and subsea services provider DOF Group has secured several new project awards in the Atlantic region and a separate contract in North America with Shell.The Atlantic region awards, amounting to over $60 million, will be executed primarily using DOF’s regional fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has announced that the company has been awarded a new contract by PETROBRAS for the anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) Normand Topazio.The contract has a duration of 4 years firm and is scheduled to commence in 1Q 2026. The vessel will support Petrobras operations in Brazil.The total gross value of the contract is approximately $73 million.
DOF Group ASA's revenue for 3rd quarter totals USD 501 million and EBITDA totals USD 205 million. The operating profit (EBIT) is USD 138 million. Net financial cost amounts to USD -1 million, including unrealized currency gain of USD 20 million. The result after taxes is USD 107 million. The Group’s net interest-bearing debt is USD 1,332 million.
DOF Group ASA ("DOF") is pleased to announce that three PLSVs (pipelay support vessels) owned through a joint venture between DOF (50%) and TechnipFMC (50%) have secured contract extensions with Petrobras in Brazil.Skandi Vitória and Skandi Niterói have had their current contracts extended from Q4-2025 until Q1-2027.
Offshore supply vessel operator Havila Shipping ASA delivered stronger results in the second quarter of 2025, supported by high fleet utilization and stable freight revenues.Freight revenues reached NOK 165.5 million in Q2, up NOK 19.5 million from the same period in 2024 and broadly in line with the previous quarter. Total operating income rose to NOK 175 million compared to NOK 152.
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) on two transactions as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy.The first transaction was the order of four new 4,500 TEU container vessels from Chinese shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for a total investment of $228m. The ships are scheduled for completion and delivery to MPCC in the second half of 2027.
The Trump administration lifted an official stop-work order that had been in place for an entire month on Empire Wind. The project is a $5 billion offshore wind farm being built off the coast of New York. The decision was made after weeks of negotiations by federal officials and New York State representatives, which culminated in a wider compromise.
Havila Shipping ASA announces its Q4 2024 financial results, highlighting steady freight revenues, strong fleet utilization, and the successful completion of a major debt restructuring.Key Financial Highlights (Q4 2024):Freight revenues: NOK 148.0 million, consistent with Q4 2023 and up NOK 7.1 million from Q3 2024.
Belships ASA, a leading shipowning company specializing in Ultramax vessels, reported solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, showcasing the growth of its fleet and robust profitability amidst challenging market conditions.:Belships posted an EBITDA of $19.4 million and a net profit of $7.5 million for Q4 2024.
Norwegian vessel owner and services provider Solstad Maritime Holding has outlined plans to apply for a listing of its shares on Euronext Oslo Børs during the second quarter of 2025.The listing is in line with the company’s previously expressed intention to list within 12 months after completion of its $66 million (NOK 750 million) equity raise in June 2024
A new era of offshore operations has begun with the successful delivery of REACH REMOTE 1, a 24-metre unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed by Kongsberg Maritime. This ground-breaking achievement marks a significant milestone through collaboration between Kongsberg Maritime, REACH SUBSEA ASA, Massterly, and Trosvik Maritime.
A new field support vessel being built by Crist S.A. in Gdynia, Poland, to operate on the Grand Banks off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, will feature a full propulsion scope from Steerprop.Vessel operating conditions on the Grand Banks are extremely challenging due to heavy seas, fog and icebergs.