Dutch offshore installation company, Van Oord, proudly announced a remarkable achievement for its flexible fallpipe vessel, Nordnes. The vessel has successfully installed an unprecedented 20 million tonnes of rock, setting a new record in the subsea rock installation sector.

Since 2005, Nordnes has played a pivotal role in the installation of rocks on the seabed, contributing to the protection and stability of offshore energy infrastructure on projects worldwide. This extraordinary milestone reflects the vessel's extensive experience and unwavering dedication.

Nordnes is part of Van Oord's fleet of flexible fallpipe vessels, renowned for their exceptional efficiency in subsea rock installation. Equipped with a unique flexible fallpipe system and remote operating vehicles (ROV), these vessels exhibit a high level of accuracy in rock placement.

David Schulberg, Contracts & Supply Chain Director, Norway, at Subsea 7, expressed his congratulations to Van Oord and the Nordnes crew, recognizing their remarkable achievement in subsea rock installation. The Nordnes has been a valuable asset to various Subsea 7 projects, consistently demonstrating excellence.

Alf Roger Hellestø, Project Manager Power & Installation, Ormen Lange Phase 3 (OLP3) Project, at Shell, also commended Van Oord and the Nordnes for their outstanding accomplishment. Achieving 20 million tonnes of installed rock since 2005 is a fantastic milestone, especially considering their contributions to the Ormen Lange project. Van Oord's commitment to safety, meticulous planning, and efficient execution has been instrumental in inspiring and supporting key players in the project, making them a cornerstone of project performance and deliverables.

Van Oord's Nordnes fallpipe vessel continues to leave an indelible mark in the world of subsea rock installation, reaffirming its leadership and excellence.