Reviews & Ratings for the Stornes

On June 27, 2016, the operations at the infamous U-864 wreck site concluded successfully with the completion of 200,000 tons of clean soil being strategically deposited by the vessel 'Stornes' using specialized equipment. The process was crucial in stabilizing the area, especially since the foreship of the U-864 rests on a slope within a geotechnically unstable zone. Following this substantial sediment placement, the vessel 'Siddis Mariner' was demobilized after the extraction of sensors designed to measure any potential disturbance of mercury at the site. Initial reports from environmental studies indicate that the soil laying was executed without any significant upheaval or dissemination of mercury, marking this operation as one of the most thorough underwater monitoring exercises ever conducted in Norway. With the embankment support now reinforcing the site, the risk of landslides and further mercury contamination has been significantly mitigated, paving the way for future work in the area without imminent hazards. For more detailed reports and video footage, you can visit the following links: [Video report](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_97DXhAn-SI), [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/u864fedje/), [NRK Brennpunkt](https://tv.nrk.no/serie/brennpunkt/MDUP11001013/30-04-2013#t=0s), and [Kystverket article](http://www.kystverket.no/Nyheter/2016/juni/stottefylling-ferdigstilt/).

Van Oord's advanced flexible fallpipe vessel, Stornes, has successfully undergone significant enhancements at Damen Shiprepair & Conversion in Rotterdam. This recent upgrade aims to boost the vessel's capabilities to operate at greater water depths, as detailed in the company's latest press release. Measuring 175 meters in length and 26.24 meters in width, Stornes is a DP2 (dynamic positioning class 2) vessel primarily involved in subsea rock installations to safeguard piping infrastructure. Since joining Van Oord's fleet in 2011, Stornes has primarily functioned in depths of up to 800 meters. However, a pivotal contract awarded in 2013 called for operations at depths of 1,300 meters. Following minor modifications in 2014, the vessel successfully completed the first phase of this contract. The latest upgrade focuses on enhancing the rock-dumping tower, allowing for improved performance in these deeper waters. Van Oord opted for Damen for this critical project, as explained by Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Sales Manager Paul Ippel, who noted the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. The project was executed flawlessly within the established timeline, with Stornes arriving at the facility on March 6th and set to depart on May 25th.

Van Oord has achieved a remarkable milestone in subsea engineering with its flexible fallpipe vessel, Stornes, establishing a new world record for rock installation. Over the course of four weeks, Stornes successfully placed rock at astounding water depths of up to 1,277 meters. This impressive feat is part of the operational activities associated with the development of the Aasta Hansteen gas field and the Polarled pipeline located in the Norwegian Sea, as highlighted in the company’s recent press release. Completing the first phase of these monumental subsea rock installation projects for energy titan Statoil marks a significant advancement in offshore engineering. Looking ahead, Van Oord is set to commence the second phase of the project in 2015, which will involve placing additional rock once the pipelines and templates are firmly in position. These subsea rock installation efforts play a crucial role in ensuring the stabilization and safeguarding of offshore pipelines, power cables, and a variety of subsea structures. As the demand for sustainable energy solutions grows, such innovative approaches in subsea construction underscore Van Oord’s commitment to advancing the industry.