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08 November 2023 EasyMax journal: episode 15

In this episode, Supervisor Anne Dijkman from Niestern Sander explains what is involved in the preparation of the launch. Meindert Riekelt Kaptein supervised the launching from his tugboat and Fokke Jan Botke (Managing Director Niestern Sander) explains how he experiences this milestone.

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01 November 2023 Subsea support vessel Kingsborg taken into service after conversion project

Wagenborg Offshore has taken a subsea support vessel into service as Kingsborg. Kingsborg is a custom-made and specialized offshore vessel that will support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the southern North Sea in a long-term agreement with an energy major.

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19 October 2023 EasyMax 3 launched successfully at shipyard Niestern Sander

Today, the Easymax 3 vessel was launched successfully at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. This new building is the successor of the award-winning Egbert Wagenborg and her sister Máxima. The Easymax vessel type is the latest series in our fleet according to our energy efficiency targets.

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02 October 2023 ASD tug 'WATERSTRAAT' ready for another 5 years of service after maintenance and updates

Recently, the ASD tug Waterstraat has been taken into service again after her third special survey. During a period of maintenance, the 60 ton bollard pull tug boat received a variety of maintenance works and updates on the hull, machinery, equipment and systems. These investments guarantee at least five more years of reliable towing services for our customers.

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29 September 2023 EasyMax journal: episode 14

In this episode, the aft ship of the ship is transported. Royal Niestern Sander director Fokke Jan Botke explains how this was done and invites you to the launch on October 19th. Wagenborg Crew Management director Cees Horvers explains how the crew for EasyMax 3 will be recruited. Stefan Bartlema from Esme Marine BV discusses all the aspects involved in the construction of the accommodation.

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05 September 2023 EasyMax journal: episode 13

In this episode, the main engine is installed. Wagenborg Superintendent Udo Borger explains how this was done, and Nedlift Engineer Daan Rieks explains why this method was chosen. Chris van den Dool from mobile machining company De Wiel Services installed the propeller shaft and discusses all the aspects involved in the process.

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23 August 2023 Arrival at Eemshaven! Tug WATERLAND Joins the Fleet

The latest addition to the Wagenborg Towage fleet, the powerful tug WATERLAND, has safely arrived.

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08 August 2023 Conversion of multipurpose offshore vessel for the Southern North Sea on schedule

The 'Aurora Thunder' is currently undergoing a transformation at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. This offshore supply vessel is being converted into a multi-purpose offshore vessel. This custom-made and specialized offshore vessel will support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the southern North Sea later this year.

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04 August 2023 Wagenborg provides safe haven for ‘Fremantle Highway’ upon arrival in Eemshaven

On Thursday, August 3, around 2:30 p.m., the Fremantle Highway arrived safely in Julianahaven in Eemshaven with the assistance of several Wagenborg tugboats, among others. The process went according to plan. Now that the ship is moored at the Wagenborg terminal, the next steps will be determined. This will be discussed by the parties involved in the following days.

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Read more about our work in TIMES magazine

Times #23 (2024)

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Table of contents:

  • A conversation with Offshore director Edwin de Vries about the new KINGSBORG: “contract-based offshore is the future!”

  • 125 years of Wagenborg in pictures

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Times #22 (2023)

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Table of contents:

  • In conversation with Rob Wagenborg about growing up in a family business
  • Choices in the Wadden area: "Do you adapt the environment on ships or the other way around?"

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Times #21 (2022)

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Table of contents:

  • Why working at a family business is interesting!
  • “Working relationships between employer and employee are about love and loyalty.”

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