Conversion of Boskalis’ new crane vessel BokaLift 2 underway
A steel cutting ceremony at Drydocks World in Dubai has kicked off the hull modification of Boskalis’ BokaLift 2. The conversion scope includes the fabrication and installation of 9000 tonnes of steel blocks on both...Read more
Marine contractor Boskalis seems a little immune to corona
For the time being, Boskalis seems to be escaping the corona crisis. The contractor reports in a trading update that the first quarter has been better than expected financially, without mentioning any concrete results. However, the...Read more
Boskalis expands in salvage by acquiring Ardent Americas
Royal Boskalis Westminster has acquired maritime emergency response specialist Ardent Americas. The latter is a leading player under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 for the provision of marine emergency response services in the United...Read more
Bakker Sliedrecht provides electrical conversion crane vessel Bokalift 2
Electro technical system integrator Bakker Sliedrecht will renew, modify, extend and integrate all electro technical installations of Boskalis’ new crane vessel Bokalift 2. The ship will be taken into service in 2021. In 2016, Bakker Sliedrecht...Read more
Boskalis and Wetlands plan to store carbon in coastal habitats
Royal Boskalis and Westlands International plan to explore the potential of blue carbon. Goal is to enhance and restore coastal wetland habitats that not only support coastal protection and fisheries, but store some of the...Read more
Boskalis Back on Track After Tough First Half-year
Boskalis has returned to calmer waters after a tough start of the year as a result of contractual issues in the offshore wind industry. Revenue increased slightly in the third quarter while the operating result...Read more