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West Gamma 25 years on: Facts, interviews, etc.
Press releases • Aug 21, 2015 13:50 CEST
Whilst being towed from the Norwegian sector, the accommodation platform, West Gamma, was hit by a violent storm on the 20th of August 1990.
West Gamma 25 years on: The rescue operation that set the future for ESVAGT
Press releases • Aug 21, 2015 13:41 CEST
On the night of the 21st of August 1990, ESVAGT rescued 46 people from the capsized accommodation platform, West Gamma. An operation that proved to be pivotal for ESVAGT.
West Gamma 25 years on: “It is not courage that saves lives – it is training”
Press releases • Aug 21, 2015 13:26 CEST
The rescue of the crew of the West Gamma is one of ESVAGT’s finest hours. These are the experiences of four key people from that August night 25 years ago.
West Gamma 25 years on: Still Top of Mind
Press releases • Aug 21, 2015 13:18 CEST
The successful rescue operation brought ESVAGT acclaim throughout the entire North Sea. It was one of the reasons why ESVAGT was awarded the Leith International Conference’s Offshore Safety Award i 1991, and to this day the operation is close to the heart of not just ESVAGT but to the branch in general and in Norway in particular.
C type vessels fulfill a need
Press releases • Aug 21, 2015 13:17 CEST
Status: ESVAGT has taken delivery of its last ship for now from the ASL Shipyard in Singapore.
ESVAGT Helps Accommodation Module Into Position in The North Sea.
Press releases • Jun 11, 2015 10:27 CEST
ESVAGT has developed a new way of servicing offshore wind farms with its new SOV concept but that has not stopped the shipping company assisting offshore wind farms that are run in a more traditional way.
Can bead arranging be a sign of occupational injury?
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 12:56 CEST
ESVAGT vessels have been the source of inspiration for artwork in many shapes and forms. We have seen crochet versions of ESVAGT vessels and cakes in the shape of ESVAGT vessels. The latest in this artistic line is an ESVAGT vessel in iron-over beads
Well-attended open vessel arrangement
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 12:49 CEST
On Easter Monday 2015, ESVAGT hosted an open vessel arrangement where all employees and their families were invited to visit the new SOV vessel, the ‘Esvagt Faraday’, which was moored just outside the company headquarters in Esbjerg.
‘Esvagt Froude’ ready for service
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 12:15 CEST
ESVAGT’s two new SOVs are now in operation. Experienced crew chosen to establish working procedures on a completely new vessel in a market that is almost as new.
Who were William Froude and Michael Faraday?
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 11:55 CEST
ESVAGT’s two SOVs have been named after two of English industrial history’s notable personalities. Both men also had a connection with the Siemens brothers.
‘Esvagt Kappa’ on exercise with the Danish Navy Frogman Corps
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 11:48 CEST
The elite soldiers of the Danish Navy Frogman Corps have been training on installations in the North Sea. The ‘Esvagt Kappa’ played its part with a Fast Rescue Boat and as host.
‘Esvagt Preventer’ turns back time
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 09:56 CEST
VESSEL UPGRADES: Part of the original ESVAGT fleet is undergoing modernisation.
Bravo Zulu, 'Esvagt Aurora'…!
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 09:03 CEST
Prompt action from ESVAGT’s stand by vessel ‘Esvagt Aurora’ saved a Scottish engineers’ live from the Barents Sea
Workshop gets a lift
Press releases • Jun 04, 2015 08:24 CEST
ESVAGT’s workshop is being optimised to improve operations, logistics, the environment and working environment – and to prime it for continued growth.
New paint inhibits fouling
Press releases • Jun 03, 2015 11:42 CEST
ESVAGT has also reduced fuel consumption by changing to another type of paint on vessel hulls.
C type vessels save on fuel
Press releases • Jun 03, 2015 10:05 CEST
With an extra, small diesel generator, C type vessels can save up to 25% on fuel consumption.
“You feel appreciated!”
Press releases • Jun 03, 2015 09:52 CEST
The upgrade of the ‘Esvagt Bravo’ improves mood and job satisfaction.
Crew pleased with upgrade
Press releases • Jun 03, 2015 09:47 CEST
The upgrade of the ’Esvagt Preventer’ has improved working and living conditions on board, say crew members.
“We’ve got you!”
Press releases • Jun 03, 2015 08:59 CEST
Kaj Emanuel Kristensen was boatmaster on the Fast Rescue Boat that saved the 40-year-old man from the water. Valentin Markussen was ordinary ship's assistant on the boat and Ivan Nørskov was the experienced AB.
Low fuel consumption on SOVs
Press releases • Jun 03, 2015 08:55 CEST
Environmental optimisation of SOVs achieves the desired effect.