So interesting to see and read the history and achievements of the Seaway Yudin, along with the passion and commitment of the people throughout the years that have been involved with the vessel. #thisisourway #offshorewind #heavylift #vessels #cables #heavytransport
The Seaway Yudin was the founding vessel of Seaway7 (then Seaway Heavy Lifting), and the basis on which the heavy-lift part of our business was built; initially in Oil and Gas, then in Offshore Wind as an early mover. The vessel holds a big place in the hearts of many of our people, its history is quite remarkable and its legacy will extend for many years to come. Yesterday we said farewell to our old friend, which has served us well, and has contributed so greatly to the company. We take a moment to reflect and express our thanks. At the grand age of 38, Seaway Yudin will enter a new chapter in its active life, under new ownership. Since it was built in 1985, the vessel has earned an incredible lifting track record of more than 1 million tonnes of offshore structures (installed or removed), and its passport includes “stamps” from travels across all corners of the globe. Installing structures near Nova Zembla (Varandey), Venezuela, Malaysia, Middle East, India and the Black Sea, but also closer to home in the North Sea. In 2009, Seaway Yudin led Seaway7’s way into offshore renewables with the successful installation of the Greater Gabbard monopile foundations and substation offshore the UK. Since then the vessel has contributed to the completion of over 20 renewables projects in the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark and Taiwan. Looking back – it has been a remarkable journey which we can be very proud of at Seaway7. We thank Seaway Yudin for its outstanding long service, and thank all offshore and onshore people that have supported operations throughout the past decades which contributed greatly to the fantastic track record of the vessel. Without the passion and commitment of these people throughout the years, it would not have been possible to achieve all that we have with the Seaway Yudin. Read more about the history of the Seaway Yudin in the Subsea7 Group's Inspiring People book. #32yearsservice #fondfarewell #seawayyudin https://lnkd.in/eCmy7Csh
