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.
Status: ESVAGT has taken delivery of its last ship for now from the ASL Shipyard in Singapore.
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.
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
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’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.
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.
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.
VESSEL UPGRADES: Part of the original ESVAGT fleet is undergoing modernisation.
Prompt action from ESVAGT’s stand by vessel ‘Esvagt Aurora’ saved a Scottish engineers’ live from the Barents Sea
ESVAGT’s workshop is being optimised to improve operations, logistics, the environment and working environment – and to prime it for continued growth.
ESVAGT has also reduced fuel consumption by changing to another type of paint on vessel hulls.
With an extra, small diesel generator, C type vessels can save up to 25% on fuel consumption.
The upgrade of the ‘Esvagt Bravo’ improves mood and job satisfaction.
The upgrade of the ’Esvagt Preventer’ has improved working and living conditions on board, say crew members.
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.
Environmental optimisation of SOVs achieves the desired effect.
The SOVs, the ‘Esvagt Froude’ and the ‘Esvagt Faraday’ are well underway with offshore wind farm duties.
ESVAGT has significantly upgraded its warehouse and logistics facilities.
ESVAGT has appointed five colleagues from its vessels as “Yammer champions” who will spread the message to seamen.
