Aker Stord AS

Shipyards

Aker Stord AS, formerly a prominent subsidiary of Aker Solutions ASA, specialized in complex projects related to the oil and gas, energy, and maritime industries. Located in Stord, Norway, the company was integral in providing engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services. Aker Stord AS was well-regarded for its capabilities in building and maintaining offshore platforms, as well as other heavy industrial structures.

The site at Stord played a significant role in Norway's oil and gas sector, contributing to various high-profile projects in the North Sea and beyond. With extensive facilities, including large dry docks and fabrication areas, Aker Stord AS could handle both new construction and refurbishment projects.

While Aker Solutions has restructured and rebranded over the years, the legacy facilities and expertise at Stord have continued to be valuable assets within the broader framework of Aker Solutions' global operations. The emphasis remained on innovation, safety, and sustainability, aligning with the industry's evolving priorities.

It's crucial to check the most recent updates and developments from Aker Solutions for the latest information on their operations and strategic focus.

Ships

IXPLORER

Survey Ship | Flag: France | Port: MARSEILLE

TRANSOCEAN BARENTS

Column-stabilised Unit | Flag: Marshall Islands | Port: MAJURO

HANS HANSSON

Rescue Vessel | Flag: United Kingdom | Port: LONDON

Maritime News

Cargo Ship’s Crew Rescued in Red Sea

16 hours ago

The crew of Panama-flagged cargo ship MV ISA STAR have been rescued in the Red Sea after sending a distress signal, the EU's Aspides naval mission said."All crew members aboard the MV ISA STAR have been rescued and will be transported to Djibouti, the nearest safe port of call," Aspides said in a statement posted on Facebook.The vessel had reported flooding in the engine room and the master requested assistance, it said, as its crew of 20 were forced to abandon it.One maritime security source told Reuters that the ship experienced engine problems and another source said that it had reported an internal explosion. Details on the current condition of the vessel were not immediately available.

A Well-to-Wake-Up Call

2 days ago

This week at MarineLink…An Australian Prime Minister once famously (infamously) said: “Life wasn’t meant to be easy.”He could have been talking about the maze of IMO and EU regulations relating to new fuels, especially the concept of well-to-wake emissions.It’s not enough to have a clean-burning engine or even an onboard carbon capture system. Well-to-take emissions, upstream and out of the control of ship operators, will have to be factored in.This week, MarineLink reported that a CMA-CGM vessel bunkered bio-LNG in Rotterdam, and it highlighted another upstream complication: the need to verify the sustainable origins of any new fuel used.

Has U.S. Shipbuilding Reached an ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Moment?

2 days ago

Each year, as we prepare for the largest U.S. based maritime industry conference in New Orleans, we tend to look back on the state of the industry and initiatives that were announced from the conference that took place the year before. 2023 provided us with plenty to talk about. In September of 2023, while the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the global shipbuilding industry were fixated on “emissions” and alternative fuels, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro held the opening meeting of the Government Shipbuilders Council.

Pirates Take Control of Chinese Fishing Vessel Off Somalia

2 days ago

A Chinese fishing vessel is under the control of alleged pirates in Somalia's waters in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, the European Union's anti-piracy naval force said on Thursday.The anti-piracy force said the vessel with up to 18 crew members on board had been taken over by pirates, some armed with AK-47s and machine guns. It classified the incident as a robbery at sea.No crew members were injured in the incident, the anti-piracy force added.Somali pirates caused havoc in the waters off the Horn of Africa nation's long coastline between 2008 and 2018. They had been dormant until late last year when pirate activity started to pick up again.

Authorities Launch Rescue Operation for Cargo Vessel's Crew in Red Sea

2 days ago

A rescue operation is under way for the crew of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel that was abandoned off the port of Hodeidah in the Red Sea, three maritime security sources said on Thursday.The cause of the incident remained unclear and the number of crew on board was not known.The crew were forced to abandon the vessel, one of the sources told Reuters, adding that the ship experienced engine problems. Another source said an internal explosion occurred.Iran-aligned Houthi forces have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza war between Hamas and Israel.