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Looking back at a successful Offshore Energy Exhibition

21/12/2023
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Combifloat and Oceanteam Cable Solutions were exhibiting at Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference in the Amsterdam RAI last month.This yearly event provided an excellent venue for networking with partners and friends from the industry. The OEEC provided one of the first venues to present our entities together. The updated corporate identity for Oceanteam was introduced and received well. The group will also be present again in 2024.

About the exhibition

“OEEC serves as an essential gathering point for professionals, experts and companies active in the offshore energy sector and beyond. Covering a diverse spectrum, which includes offshore wind, hydrogen, oil & gas and marine energy. OEEC offers a platform for these industry stakeholders to come together, ignite innovation and shape the future of the energy transition.”

Reach out if you want to learn more sales@combifloat.com.

New livery for Oceanteam Cable Solutions

21/12/2023
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Following the acquisition earlier in 2023, Oceanteam Cable Solutions will gradually start flying its new colours. The branding is being aligned with the Combifloat group. Soon you might be able to spot the first green carousels!

For further information on the services of Oceanteam please reach out to commercial@oceanteamsolutions.com.

OCS acquires additional offshore carousel

26/09/2023
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Oceanteam Cable Solutions (OCS) has recently acquired an additional offshore carousel thereby steadily increasing its capabilities. The carousel currently has 5500t capacity, with the potential to further increase and is being prepared for deployment. Its modularity and dimensions make it suitable for economic deployment globally in the renewables and oil and gas umbilicals market.

This increases OCS’s carousel fleet to 30,000t capacity, supplemented with all required secondary equipment to provide multiple transport spreads simultaneously.

“Given the multiple contract awards in our first half year since the acquisition of OCS as well as specific clients requests, we are pleased to execute the first acquisition of a carousel.” Says Jaap Jan Pietersen, MD of the Combifloat Group.

C7 bearing spud barge deployed

26/09/2023
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Combifloat has been supporting a large heavy lift contractor on Windplan Blauw over summer. Like before, the jacking systems of a C-7 series modular jack up have been retrofitted on a barge for stabilization and fixation (‘bearing spud mode’), allowing the contractor to deploy a large crawler crane to install wind turbines. Previously a similar approach was taken for windfarm Fryslan. Another good example of this application was seen in Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea Development Project as featured online and below.

Combifloat C7 bearing spud mode KSA red sea

Oceanteam Cable Solutions is scaling up

26/09/2023
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Over summer Bas Hermes (on the picture left) joined the Oceanteam Cable Solutions team as manager Operations. Bas brings along a wealth of ops & tech knowledge and skills as well as a problem solving approach. Something that was instantly visible on the recent vessel mobilizations. While currently renovating his home, Bas has most recently worked for Eerland Shiprepair and held various roles with Boskalis earlier. His appointment is another important step of rejuvenating OCS.

Umbilicals enroute!

02/06/2023
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Our team recently achieved a major milestone by successfully loading umbilicals using Oceanteam Cable Solutions equipment spread. The equipment spread used for this operation included a 4000t carousel, extended umbilical loading tower, 10t track tensioner, and three unit hydraulic packs (HPU).

The operation was executed in a fast-track manner, with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. We are proud of our team for delivering this exceptional result and demonstrating our capabilities in the offshore industry.

For more information contact us at commercial@oceanteamsolutions.com

New Managing Director Oceanteam Cable Solutions

02/04/2023
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Combifloat is pleased to announce that Willem van Swinderen will join our team as Managing Director Oceanteam Cable Solutions (OCS). Willem has built a large network through his various roles in the offshore and marine industry. Through his experience and strong commercial focus he will be well placed to developed the go-to-market strategy of OCS. Most recently Willem has been with SAL Heavy Lift bringing valuable transport knowledge along.

“I’m very happy and thrilled to join Oceanteam Cable Solutions to lead the journey to bring back OCS to the top of the market. Knowing that we will have the full support from Combifloat gives us the comfort to fulfil our ambition. The comings months will be active with; setting up the team, learning our product and market in more detail and of course meeting our (new) clients, so exciting times ahead!” according to Willem van Swinderen.

“We are very pleased for Willem to join OCS. The entrance to the Cable Handling and Logistics is imperative to Combifloat’s strategy market. While we have landed our first projects since the acquisition we are determined to develop an attractive proposition to the Cable Handling and Logistics market. Willem’s joining is a first and important step to rebuild the team. ” says Jaap Jan Pietersen, Managing Director Combifloat Group.

Oceanteam Cable Solutions

As part of Combifloat’s entry into the offshore cable market, investment and restructuring plans are being made to further support the industry with tailored equipment and flexible solutions globally.

Oceanteam Solutions currently owns six carousels and ancillary equipment and has its deep-water port and offshore base in Velsen-Noord, the Netherlands.

Oceanteam Solutions has the equipment and project experience to manage projects that involve operational complexity both in the mature North Sea market as well as in new emerging offshore wind markets in North America, the Middle East and the Far East.

Solutions and services

Project management and operations
Design, engineering, and fabrication of carousels and supporting equipment
Rental of carousels and other ancillary equipment
Cable storage at its offshore bases
Cable transport and logistic support

Please contact commercial@oceanteamsolutions.com for any inquiries.

Creative use of a C7 SEP

01/04/2023
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Early this year Combifloat deployed one of its C-7 series Self Elevating Platforms (SEP) on a job in Vlissingen-Oost in The Netherlands.

Not very often we see our platforms at work this close to home! This C-7’ SEP, a 36x21m platform, was specially modified with an ‘overhang’ which allowed DEME to perform maintenance and installation works at the bottom side of one of its own Offshore vessels/Jackups. The unit is currently being prepared for mobilization for deployment on a LNG project.

Reach out to sales@combifloat.com to understand more about our platforms and our engineering capacities.

36 x 21m C7 SEP

POSEIDON BARGE LTD AND COMBIFLOAT JOIN HANDS TO SUPPLY MODULAR JACK UP BARGES TO NORTH AMERICA MARKETS

15/03/2023
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Las Vegas, 15 March 2023 – Poseidon and Combifloat have entered into a cooperation agreement to supply modular jack up barges to North America markets. The alliance combines Poseidon’s second to none barge designs and facilities with Combifloat’s jack up expertise resulting in the best possible proposition for the American market. A new benchmark, in accordance with the Jones Act and USA Made policies, will be set.

Poseidon is known for providing the most extended portfolio of versatile and innovative portable sectional barges in North America typically supplying Bridge, Marine & Dredge Construction Projects. The recently upgraded fabrication facilities in Berne, IN are world class. Notably, Poseidon is the first domestic sectional barge company to obtain ISO Certification 9001:2015.

Combifloat is specialized in modular jack up barges with a focus on projects that are nearshore, in lakes or around inland water environments the world over. With deep knowledge on jacking systems and their demanding operating environments, Combifloat is able to provide safe and efficient stable working platforms.

“At Poseidon we have been contemplating entering the jack up barge market. There has been an increasing demand from many of our customers for jack up barge platforms with large capacity, to be made in the USA. We are confident that Combifloat is the right partner to join forces with, and we are excited to announce this cooperation and bring a new benchmark to the USA”, according to Mary Habegger-Fox, President of Poseidon Barge Ltd.

“During the last year we have come to know Poseidon as a truly entrepreneurial firm that loves building barges; Donnie Fain and Mary Habegger-Fox have shown tremendous growth and earned many of their client’s loyalty over time. We share similar beliefs on the market and what is currently missing, which supplements our product portfolio and skills. With this cooperation Combifloat’s value proposition is truly global.” According to Jaap-Jan Pietersen, Managing Director of Combifloat.

Equipment and services

The focus will be on rental and sales of modern jack ups with a capacity of up to 1,100 US Tons. The platforms are USA Made and will be available from stock. Poseidon’s sectional design makes them versatile and easy to deploy. The system is fully automated and amongst the most rapid elevating in their category.

More information contact info@poseidonbarge.com or sales@combifloat.com

Combifloat enters the offshore cable market

10/01/2023
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Rotterdam, 11 January 2023 – Combifloat recently concluded the acquisition of Oceanteam Solutions, creating an entry into the offshore cable handling and logistics solutions market. This acquisition enables Combifloat to further enhance its portfolio with an additional brand, offering a broader set of equipment and services dedicated to the offshore renewable and subsea oil & gas market.

“The offshore cable demand is continuously increasing. The cable handling and logistic solutions market is gearing up for further growth and Combifloat is keen to provide carousels and dedicated equipment for this industry. By applying our unique business model, in particular leveraging our global reach and capital deployment, Combifloat will play a very active role in shaping the future of the offshore cable market.” According to Jaap-Jan Pietersen, Managing Director of Combifloat.

Combifloat will rejuvenate Oceanteam Solutions, which has been active in the transportation, storage, and handling of power cables and umbilicals for the offshore energy industry since 2007.

Equipment and services

Oceanteam Solutions currently owns six carousels and ancillary equipment and has its deep-water port and offshore base in Velsen-Noord, the Netherlands.

As part of Combifloat’s strategic entry into the offshore cable market, investment and restructuring plans are being made to further support the industry with tailored equipment and flexible solutions globally.

Solutions and services

Project management and operations
Design, engineering, and fabrication of carousels and supporting equipment
Rental of carousels and other ancillary equipment
Cable storage at its offshore bases
Cable transport and logistic support

More information please contact director@combifloat.com

About Combifloat

We Elevate Your Business

Operating on all continents, Combifloat owns an extensive portfolio of fully modular floating and self-elevating marine equipment particularly suitable for nearshore, lakes and inland water operations.

At present Combifloat operates multiple fabrication sites globally and keeps stock in strategic locations to quickly serve its global clientele and guarantee short delivery times.

Recent projects have been completed in Australia – Asia, Europe, Africa as well as the Americas.

Founded in 1957 in Rotterdam, Combifloat’s head office is located in Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands with a branch office located Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In addition, a network of agents is maintained worldwide.

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