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21% Increase in Jack-Up Interventions! With the growing demand for O&M jack-ups, vessel availability is becoming an increasingly critical challenge.

🚢 Ha Long Shipbuilding launches first CSOV for Damen Shipyards 🚢 Exciting news in the offshore wind industry! Halong shipbuilding has successfully launched its first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for Damen Shipyards, marking a significant milestone for the growing offshore wind sector. 🌊🔧 4C Offshore market intelligence from TGS is here to help you stay ahead with industry-leading data, insights, and consultancy services. Whether you’re tracking new vessel builds, offshore wind projects, or need comprehensive market intelligence, we’ve got the tools and expertise to support your business. 🔍 What we offer: - Access to a vast database of offshore wind projects and vessels - Detailed market reports and analysis - Bespoke consultancy tailored to your business needs Read the full article about this exciting launch and how we can support your offshore wind ventures: https://hubs.ly/Q02TfbFJ0 Check out our subscription services for more industry insights: https://hubs.ly/Q02Tf9G40 #OffshoreWind #MaritimeInnovation #CSOV #DamenShipyards #TGS4COffshore #OffshoreData #MarketIntelligence

MPI Offshore, a subsidiary of Van Oord, has signed a three-year contract with Vattenfall for the use of the MPI Resolution, an offshore installation vessel. This vessel will be used to service Vattenfall’s offshore wind turbines, which have a maximum power output of 5 MW across Northern Europe. As wind turbines wear down over time, the availability of the MPI Resolution will play a key role in maximizing the efficiency and output of Vattenfall's offshore assets, increasing fossil-free electricity generation. The contract ensures the vessel’s availability for several months each year, particularly from March to October, the peak maintenance season. The MPI Resolution, the world’s first purpose-built offshore wind installation vessel, is equipped with innovative technologies and designed for heavy offshore maintenance, making it ideal for the wind energy sector. Vattenfall’s Head of Offshore Generation, Pavlo Malyshenko, expressed confidence that this partnership will enhance the company’s maintenance efforts. Check more here- https://lnkd.in/gKE-tdCb #progresstoexcellence #saoperations #industryupdates #vanoord #mpioffshore #contract #vattenfall #owf #turbinework #offshoreassets #maintenance #MPIResolution

The first US-built, Service Operations Vessel is another step closer to being operational, now that it has been christened by Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO). Kudos to the US shipbuilding industry for getting this done. Hopefully more to come. One of the Gulf Coast's major offshore operators will therefore take a leading role in the Northeast operations and maintenance of Ørsted and Eversource Energy’s South Fork Wind, Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind projects. It will be interesting to see how the industry sources those live-aboard technicians, as the promise is that it will be a diverse workforce sourced from the communities most affected by operations. It will also be interesting to see if there is diversity on the maritime operations side as well. #Maritime #Shipbuilding #OffshoreWind #ServiceOperationsVessel #SouthForkWind #RevolutionWind #SunriseWind #WorkforceDevelopment #Diversity #Equity

The offshore wind industry is investing in over 40 new, American-made offshore wind vessels, creating jobs & opportunities in the U.S. shipbuilding & maritime industries. Our report highlights the economic impact of U.S. offshore wind. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3S0vtTH

Equinor and Polenergia have signed contracts with Heerema Marine Contractors for the transport and installation of foundations and offshore substations for the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 projects. The offshore work, scheduled between 2026 and 2027, will utilize Heerema's fleet of floating cranes. This contract includes the installation of 100 monopiles, transition pieces, and offshore transformer stations. Mr. Jerzy Zan, CEO of Polenergia S.A., emphasized the significance of the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 wind farms, which will supply clean energy to over 2 million households. The first electricity from these projects is anticipated by 2027, with full commercial operations commencing in 2028. https://lnkd.in/e8iyKf8s #Equinor #Polenergia #Heerema #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #BalticSea #Thialf #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #Poland #WindPower

Offshore Wind

U.S. offshore wind momentum continues to grow as the sector is expected to invest $65 billion and create 56,000 U.S. jobs by 2030. 🎉 The American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s new Offshore Wind Market Report takes a deep dive into offshore wind progress and the economic impact of offshore wind on domestic U.S. shipbuilding, port infrastructure, and other supply chain activities. https://bit.ly/3S0vtTH

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 - 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐 ) 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/djjWSSha 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐁𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: [Foundation, Cable Laying] 𝐁𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: [Self-Propelled Jack-up Vessel, Normal Jack-Up Vessel, Heavy-Lift Vessel] The installation cost of the offshore wind energy is much higher than onshore, but the offshore wind has the highest potential to generate higher energy yields. The companies and government agency are working on research and development of offshore wind technologies to reduce the overall cost of the installation. These factors would accelerate the growth of the offshore wind turbine installation vessels market #growth. #Key_Players 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 #Demand A2SEA A/S, MPI Offshore, Seajacks, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Jan De Nul Group, Van Oord Offshore B.V., Jack-Up Barge BV, Seajacks., Seafox, Gaoh Offshore, DEME Group Lamprell Marine SL #windturbineinstallation #windturbinecasting #windenergy 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭: MidAmericanEnergyCo

TADEK has delivered a sector-leading study assessing through-life performance of Tension Leg Platforms (TLP) compared to Semi-Submersible alternatives for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT). The report, produced for Marine Power Systems Ltd (MPS), provides in-depth analysis in key areas such as platform sizing, assembly and fabrication arrangements, quayside and port operations, tow and stability, mooring and cable installations, mooring hook up and operation performance. Moreover, the report meticulously examined the benefits and drawbacks associated with both SemiSub’s and MPS’ PelaFlex TLP system across various stages of operation. The report highlights PelaFlex’s significant advantages, in terms of its smaller footprint and enhanced stability post-installation – crucial for maximising turbine output, optimizing overall operational efficiency and ensuring long-term reliability of critical components. Noting options to further streamline the installation process, the report concludes that PelaFlex has potential to emerge as a highly viable solution, offering enhanced performance and efficiency across a wide range of project scenarios. Work was led by Tadek Senior Engineer Nigel Terry alongside Senior Naval Architects Diogo Nunes and Dr. Daniela Benites. It represents a highly interesting piece of analysis for the floating wind sector at large, according to Mr Terry. “We frequently see comparisons between different floating offshore wind systems, but few studies look at the key aspects we are covering which are critical to a commercially viable FOWT project. Utilising a tool developed in-house, we were able to size a Semi-Submersible floater to perform a broad series of comparative studies with MPS’s PelaFlex platform. We discovered the PelaFlex system had a greater number of advantages, including the floater size, assembly and quayside operation, due to its smaller footprint and draft, fewer components and lighter weight. In terms of overall performance, limited motions displayed by PelaFlex, resulted in greater power efficiency and greater workability potential, essential for O&M activities – which we think is vital in the overall cost effectiveness and viability of FOWT.” Read more https://lnkd.in/gyMi-nzN