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First CO₂ tanks installed on Carbon Destroyer 1 – a major milestone in Europe’s flagship CCS project
Royal Wagenborg has reached another significant milestone in the construction of the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first European-built dedicated offshore CO₂ carrier. The installation of the first CO₂ storage tanks marks a crucial step toward completing this pioneering vessel, which will play a key role in carbon capture and storage (CCS) across Europe.
Four CO₂ tanks loaded for Carbon Destroyer 1
This week marks an important milestone in the development of the Carbon Destroyer 1, the innovative CO₂ carrier currently under construction at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. In Harelbeke, Belgium, four large CO₂ tanks were successfully loaded onto two inland vessels. These tanks are essential components of the carrier’s storage system and will enable the vessel to transport captured CO₂ safely and efficiently.
Mobilisation of Van Oord’s Boreas completed at Wagenborg Terminal Eemshaven
The Wagenborg terminal in Eemshaven once again proved its strategic value in the offshore energy sector. Van Oord’s Boreas—the largest offshore wind installation vessel in its fleet—was demobilised at the terminal following successful operations at the North Sea Cluster. Currently, preparations began for the vessel’s next assignment: the Hollandse Kust West project, where Boreas will install monopiles in the North Sea. Wagenborg is supporting this mobilisation project with a variety of assets and crews.
Lock gate successfully positioned in Eemshaven basin for testing
A significant step was taken in the Brunsbüttel lock gate project in Eemshaven. The massive lock gate, previously transported from Emden to Eemshaven aboard the Wagenborg Barge 10 pontoon, was successfully lifted from the barge and positioned into the water for testing. This operation marks the next phase in a complex and carefully coordinated infrastructure project that showcases Wagenborg’s expertise in heavy transport and lifting.
Lock gate successfully transported from Emden to Eemshaven
Following the successful RoRo loading operation of a massive lock gate in Emden earlier this month, Wagenborg has now completed the next milestone in this complex infrastructure project. Today, the lock gate was safely transported from Emden to Eemshaven aboard the Wagenborg Barge 10.
Wagenborg lays keel for six next-generation fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 vessels
Royal Wagenborg has officially laid the keel for six new EasyMax 2 vessels at Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl in presence of Bureau Veritas marking a bold step forward in sustainable shipping and regional industrial innovation. This significant newbuilding order reflects Wagenborg’s long-term commitment to fleet renewal, energy efficiency and sustainable shipping.
Read more about our work in TIMES magazine
Times #24 (2025)
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For sure. A retrospect on Delfsail
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Agreement between INEOS and Wagenborg for a CO2 carrier
Times #23 (2024)
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A conversation with Offshore director Edwin de Vries about the new KINGSBORG: “contract-based offshore is the future!”
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125 years of Wagenborg in pictures
Times #22 (2023)
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- In conversation with Rob Wagenborg about growing up in a family business
- Choices in the Wadden area: "Do you adapt the environment on ships or the other way around?"
