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Progress update on Wagenborg's first decommissioning project
Following the successful mobilisation of our WB11 barge, Wagenborg's first decommissioning project has reached its next milestone. In the early hours of Sunday, the 18th of August, the WB11 barge received the topside of the G14-B platform during a complex heavy lift operation. The topside, weighing approximately 1,000 tonnes, was safely secured on the barge, showcasing the engineering expertise and seamless teamwork that are the hallmarks of our operations.
In-house engineered solution for shipping subsea cables proves value again
Wagenborg has successfully transported 360 km of array cables from the cable manufacturer in Greece to the port of Blyth in the UK. The subsea cables are destined for an offshore wind farm on the UK side of the Southern North Sea.
Mobilization pontoon marks start of Wagenborg's first decommissioning project
Today marks a significant milestone in the decommissioning of the G14B offshore platform located in the North Sea, as Wagenborg successfully started to mobilize the pontoon 'Wagenborg Barge 11' in her homeport Delfzijl for this task. This event is the first major step in fulfilling the recent decommissioning contract awarded by ENI to Wagenborg, highlighting the company's expertise and commitment to sustainable practices in the energy sector.
Celebrating the Day of the Seafarer
Today, we celebrate International Day of the Seafarer, a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of seafarers around the world. At Wagenborg, we are proud to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our seafarers, for your unwavering dedication and commitment.
Máxima big crowd pleaser during successful Delfsail 2024
From 13 to 16 June, the seventh edition of Delfsail was organised in Delfzijl. As one of the main sponsors of the largest maritime event in the North, Wagenborg was closely involved in the four-day programme. The arrival of Queen Máxima for the christening of the 'Alexia' and the 'Máxima' and the fact that the latter ship was open to the public made Delfsail 2024 a great success. On Thursday 13 June, Delfsail was spectacularly opened with the Sail-in Parade. From Eemshaven, the sea came alive with the arrival of
Queen Máxima christens Easymax vessels ‘Maxima’ and ‘Alexia’ during Delfsail
Her Majesty Queen Máxima performed the christening ceremony for Royal Wagenborg's Easymax vessels ‘Máxima’ and ‘Alexia’ during Delfsail in presence of 2,000 employees and guests. May God bless the motor vessels ‘Máxima’ and ‘Alexia’ and all who sail on them!
Read more about our work in TIMES magazine
Times #24 (2025)
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For sure. A retrospect on Delfsail
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Agreement between INEOS and Wagenborg for a CO2 carrier
Times #23 (2024)
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A conversation with Offshore director Edwin de Vries about the new KINGSBORG: “contract-based offshore is the future!”
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125 years of Wagenborg in pictures
Times #22 (2023)
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- 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?"
