Norwegian shipbuilder Vard recently completed the conversion of the IT Infinity vessel from a Platform Supply Vessel to a specialized Cable Laying Vessel for I.T. International Telecom Marine. The extensive conversion work included adding new accommodations, upgrading electrical systems, and installing modern HVAC systems. The collaboration resulted in a highly capable asset.
Icon Offshore Berhad has belatedly acknowledged a tragic accident on its offshore vessel, the Icon Amara, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and serious injuries to another. The incident, involving an explosion in the engine room near Sapar Alpha platform, has prompted criticism of the company’s delayed response. Investigations are ongoing.
The world’s first bunkering of ammonia and engine tests took place in Singapore on the Fortescue Green Pioneer, a retrofitted offshore supply vessel. The vessel, originally the MMA Leveque, was acquired by Fortescue Future Industries in 2022. The tests aim to develop safety protocols for using ammonia as a marine fuel.
