You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World CSL OWL SRI Launches Methanol-Capable Rock Installation Vessel CSL OWL SRI Launches Methanol-Capable Rock Installation Vessel by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday September 24, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The first of two new subsea rock installation vessels will support offshore wind projects. Image Credit: CSL OWL SRI Marine contractor CSL OWL SRI has launched the first of two purpose-built subsea rock installation vessels designed to support offshore wind projects. The vessel, MV Rock Star , can carry up to 17,500 tonnes of rock and is equipped with DP2 dynamic positioning for operations in water depths of up to 100 m , the firm said in an announcement yesterday . It can run on conventional marine fuels and methanol.  The vessel features a motion-compensated tremie pipe and transport belts for rock grading between 60 and 300 kg, with capacity to handle rocks weighing up to 450 kg. It will support offshore wind applications including scour protection, cable burial and protection, and other subsea rock installation work. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News South Korea Pushes Ahead With Green Shipping Corridors South Korea is preparing new rules for green shipping corridors as it steps up efforts to cut emissions from the maritime sector. Read in Full Stena Line Orders Two Hybrid Ferries The new ferries will run on conventional fuel and electricity and can be converted to fully electric operation. Read in Full Stop Attacking Merchant Ships and Seafarers, IMO Secretary-General Tells Member States IMO has now verified 80 att