Bluewater (Munin) N.V.

Ship Owners

Bluewater (Munin) N.V. is part of the Bluewater group, a leading company in the offshore oil and gas industry, particularly known for its Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units. They offer innovative solutions for the mooring, production, and transportation of oil and gas.

Bluewater focuses on designing, developing, and operationalizing FPSOs, which are vessels that process and store hydrocarbons (crude oil and natural gas) from offshore fields. These FPSOs can be stationed at an oil or gas field for extended periods and are crucial for deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration and production activities.

Additionally, Bluewater is involved in the engineering and provision of mooring systems, which secure these vessels and other offshore installations to the seabed, ensuring stability even in harsh conditions. Their expertise extends to various types of mooring systems, including spread mooring and turret mooring systems, which are critical for the safe and efficient operation of offshore platforms.

Founded in 1978, Bluewater has established a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and technological innovation. The company serves clients globally, working with major oil companies and contributing to some of the most challenging offshore projects in the industry.

The company also emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact, striving to optimize its operations to meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship.

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Oil Production and Storage Unit | Flag: Curacao | Port: WILLEMSTAD

Maritime News

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BHP Signs Charter Contracts with COSCO for Two Ammonia Dual-Fueled Vessels

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ESG Wins Bid to Build Washington State Hybrid Electric Ferries

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced he has selected the $714.5 million bid from Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries. “We’re restoring domestic service to pre-pandemic levels years ahead of schedule, improving crew retention, and soon will bring our first hybrid-electric vessel into service,” Governor Ferguson said. “After careful consideration and conversations with legislative leaders, I believe Eastern is the best option to build these critically important vessels at a fair cost to our taxpayers.