Viking-Neptun

On the evening of Feb 4, 2025, the KNRM boat in IJmuiden was alerted for a medical evacuation from the 'Viking Neptun', which was carrying out cable laying tasks 15 nautical miles off the coast of the port, after a crew member had developed medical problems and needed medical treatment asohre. Together with an ambulance crew, the lifeboat sailed towards the ship, which had weighed anchor and sailed towards the coast for the rendezvous. About 12 nautical miles outside the piers of IJmuiden the lifeboat went alongside, and two crew members were transferred to stabilise the patient and escort him onto the boat. Once back in IJmuiden, the patient was taken by ambulance for further examination to the hospital. Report with photo: https://www.knrm.nl/nieuws/knrm-reddingstation-ijmuiden/prio-1-medische-evacuatie

Norway’s Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded a contract in Germany by Merkur Offshore for 2015-built construction support vessel Viking Neptun. The vessel will be used for support work in the offshore wind market from mid-September for a firm period of five months, with additional options.

Ampelmann, the leader in offshore access solutions, has secured a contract with vessel owner Eidesvik for supporting works at the Merkur wind farm in the German North Sea. An E-type system has been installed on the vessel Viking Neptun and will operate for five months, starting mid-September. “After a successful collaboration last year, we are excited to work with Eidesvik again in the coming winter season.” said Tim Börner, Business Development Manager Offshore Wind at Ampelmann. This is the second project between the two companies.