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We are pleased to share that our subsidiary VARD has once again achieved great success, signing a contract for the design and construction of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (#CSOVs) with an undisclosed Taiwanese customer. Based on VARD’s new 4 39 design, the vessels will be built to support Taiwan’s growing offshore wind sector. They include a highly versatile all-round platform for sustainable wind farm support operations, serving both as service vessels and for the building and installation phase. Designed with the future in mind, the vessels are intentionally developed with a focus on reducing environmental impact. They incorporate space for future green technologies, like battery packs and alternative fuels. The vessels also include operational centers, such as offices and day rooms, to meet the market’s highest standards. With a sustainable approach and premier customer service, VARD is the ideal partner for bringing the future on board. #Fincantieri #FutureOnBoard #Innovation #Sustainability

Maritime operators face a myriad of challenges — from unpredictable weather to complex logistics. But Mobilis SA’s Jet 9000 buoy is here to help... 💡 Rapid deployment. Thanks to its innovative design and user-friendly features, the Jet 9000 buoy drastically reduces deployment time. No more lengthy setup processes or cumbersome installations — get up and running swiftly to maximise productivity. 💰 Cost efficiency. The Jet 9000 buoy delivers significant cost savings by streamlining operations and minimising downtime. Its efficiency translates to reduced operational costs and increased profitability for maritime operators. 🛠️ Versatile performance. Whether used for environmental monitoring, navigational aid or data collection, the Jet 9000 buoy offers unparalleled versatility. Its robust construction and advanced capabilities ensure reliable performance in a variety of maritime applications. 🌐 Global connectivity. The Jet 9000 buoy is equipped with cutting-edge technology for real-time data transmission, enabling remote monitoring and management from anywhere in the world. By harnessing the power of Mobilis' Jet 9000 buoy, maritime operators can unlock new levels of efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness. Learn more below! #MaritimeInnovation #MobilisJet9000 #CostSavings  https://bit.ly/3VgxL1E 

Like all energy infrastructure, offshore wind has to navigate its impact on the atmosphere, nature more broadly - and workers. BMT-designed CTVs and SOVs look to minimise this through the integration of electric hybrid and future fuel propulsion; fuel efficient hull forms, and patented safety features such as the latest generation of BMT Active Fender®. Another BMT-designed marvel!

We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails……A great final panel session yesterday at Australia Wind Energy 2024 with the session focusing on what can be done to drive interest, commitment, and investment in the offshore wind energy industry.   The session was facilitated by Colin McIvor with panel participants including (Pictured L-R): Simon Brooks, Ashley McDonald, Boudewijn van de Veire, Malou Wagner, Jordan Glanville, and David Perry.   Let’s build and share the vision of what needs to be done and let communities, industry, and academia collaborate and drive offshore wind...the next generation. Maritime & Infrastructure Technology Solutions (MAITS), Poseidon Sea Pilots (PSP), Access Datacom (ADC), and Maritime & Aviation Survival Solutions (MASS) are proud AMS Group companies. Together they maintain, safeguard, and secure Australia’s (and Asia-Pacific’s) critical infrastructure and provide mission critical services and solutions in the technology, infrastructure, security, marine pilotage, marine operations, and search and rescue domains. #technology #infrastructure #security #marinepilotage #searchandrescue #aviation #maritime #vts #IALA #ASIAL #AMPI #portsaustralia   #AuWE2024 #WindEnergy #OnshoreWind #OffshoreWind #FloatingWind #EnergyTransition #Australia

DNV has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Artemis Technologies Ltd for the development, certification and operation of 100% electric foiling ferries. The partners hope that this collaboration will result in standards that will enable a new generation of vessels and take sustainability of the maritime sector to new heights. Reflecting on the MoU signed at Posidonia 2024, Aakash Dua, Regional Business Development Manager at DNV Maritime, said: "Working with Artemis Technologies, we hope to show that developing rigorous technical standards doesn’t impede innovation but enhances it, by allowing industry to build on a foundation of safety, trust, and confidence.” Read more in Offshore Energy: https://dnv.social/5lo #Shipping #Collaboration #EnergyTransition

At the WindEnergy Hamburg event, I had an engaging discussion with Bernd Brucherseifer from HTM Helicopter Travel Munich GmbH. Bernd shared insights about the company’s role in the offshore wind industry since 2009, where they operate helicopters for offshore wind farms, including a pilot project on a floating turbine. He touched on the challenges, such as a shortage of helicopters and evolving operation and maintenance (O&M) strategies, noting that helicopters are increasingly recognized as a reliable means for transporting personnel and supplies, especially for hoisting operations. #WindEnergy #OffshoreWind #HelicopterTravel #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Aviation #O&M #FloatingTurbines #HTM #WindIndustry #GreenEnergy #CleanTechnology #PersonnelTransport #Innovation

"𝘞𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴. 𝘕𝘖𝘞." ⏰ Do you know what our esteemed advisor Charrier Bertrand is talking about? Dive into the captivating interview as he shares his story behind the invention of suction sail technology. Four decades ago, Bertrand Charrier collaborated with Jacques Cousteau and Professor Lucien Malavard on pioneering the suction sail for the maritime industry. Back then, the timing for widespread adoption of wind power wasn't right. But today, he argues, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞. Joining bound4blue about two and a half years ago, Charrier brought his Turbosail technical expertise to empower our team. Leveraging this technology, we have transformed the concept into the innovative eSAIL®, tailored for both retrofitting and new builds across various industry segments. In Bertrand's words, "𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘭. 𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥. 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒍." Discover more about Bertrand Charrier's journey and our suction sail technology here: https://lnkd.in/dsy8c2Q2 #shipsandshipping #windpropulsion #suctionsail

Keep bringing wind to shipowners and ship operators! And thank you for sharing his interview. I found particularly interesting two technical paragraphs that go to the heart of your sails: "The result was a breakthrough they christened the Turbosail. This was a vertical cylinder with aerodynamics similar to an airplane wing to create lift/force, and a shutter and fan system to draw air in for greater efficiency. In testing, the thrust coefficient produced was between three and four times that of Marconi sails, making it a hugely attractive, and economical, green propulsion solution. "This autonomous system, which unlike Flettners has few moving parts, leading to exceptionally low maintenance requirements, is simple, robust and highly efficient. With no need for crew input, it works to optimize power and reduce engine load, dramatically cutting vessel fuel consumption and GHG emissions." Charrier Bertrand.

We are delighted that LCI Analytics Managing Director, Steve Robertson, is chairing two separate panels today at the 14th annual Leonardo Energy Seminar in Venice. The first panel will explore critical themes in the energy sector, featuring representatives from leading companies such as Bristow Group, ExxonMobil, Vestas, Harbour Energy, CHC Helicopter, and Macquarie Group. This discussion will address thought-provoking questions about macroeconomic business drivers, offshore wind development, fleet management, supply chain challenges and helicopter demand and procurement. The second, later today, will focus on Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, featuring another esteemed panel of representatives from Bristow Search and Rescue, LCI, OHS Group, Milestone Aviation and Cougar Helicopters Inc. This session will explore the evolution of the SAR market, the challenges faced during missions, the requirements of end users, future advancements and innovations in helicopter technology and SAR operations. LCI Analytics looks forward to reporting back on the valuable insights shared across this engaging day. Chris Bradshaw Chuck Ross Kees-Jan van Engelenburg Thomas Burke Trey Wade James Lorraine JJ Gerber Sebastien Moulin Nigel Leishman David Punchard #Energy #SAR #Leonardo #Helicopter #Innovation #Technology