Offshore Energy — Dredging31 Jul 2026Supply chain
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The 120-meter VARD 3 25 design vessel, named Island Evolution (NB 977), was launched at Vard Shipyards Romania – Brăila on February 9, departed Romania at the end of June, and arrived at Vard Langsten in Norway on July 29 for final outfitting. Island Offshore ordered the first hybrid-power OECV in May 2024 and exercised an option for the second, Island Explorer, three months later; keel laying for the first took place in May 2025 and for the second in September 2025. The sister vessels each carry a 250-ton heave-compensated subsea crane, DP2 capability, and accommodation for 120 personnel, and are designed for IMR, pipe laying, subsea construction, and dive support.