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What does Offshore Engineering look like in real life ? Well see below as it’s going in the sea

Boskalis’ MIGHTY SERVANT 1 FITTED WITH ‘WINGS’ FOR TENNET’S 73M WIDE DOLWIN EPSILON PLATFORM For many years Boskalis has made a significant contribution to the energy transition with their versatile fleet. From the preparation of the seabed with their subsea rock installation vessels and the installation of power cables with their cable-laying vessels to the installation of turbine foundations with their impressive crane vessels. But also in an earlier phase by transporting subsea power cables, monopiles, jacket foundations and offshore converter platforms across the globe with their semi-submersible heavy transport vessels. The latter is what their Mighty Servant 1 is currently transporting – the impressive DolWin Epsilon platform, weighing more than 23,000t. This HVDC converter platform will export the windgenerated electricity from several offshore windfarms to the onshore power grid. Unique about this transport is that the Mighty Servant 1 deck is 50m wide and the cargo is 73m wide, almost one and a half times as wide! Therefore, the deck has been extended with four outriggers. Simply put; four ‘wings’ – two on each side of the vessel – which made the Mighty Servant 1 wider at crucial points to carry TenneT’s 82m long and 84m high DolWin Epsilon platform. The video credited by: @boknalosen #boskalis #offshore #offshoreenergy #offshorenorway #offshorewind #vessels #platform #power #energy #transport

🌬️ A Recap of 2023: Heavy Lift Vessel Activity in Offshore Wind! Last year witnessed a flurry of activity in the offshore wind sector, a snapshot of the action: 🗓️ Global Activity: ▪ Offshore wind installation activities spanned twelve projects across Europe, Asia, and North America. 🚢 New-Built Vessels: ▪ 2023 marked the inaugural installation of three new-built vessels: Jan De Nul Group’s Les Alizes, Seaway7’s Alfa Lift, and CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering’s Green Jade. 🏗️ Other Highlights: ▪ Seaway7 sold Seaway Yudin marking the end of the era for the vessel in offshore wind ▪ Van Oord’s Svanen is on the other hand seeing a crane upgrade to handle the next generation of monopiles ▪ Two semi-submersible crane vessels were highly active in offshore wind (Saipem 7000 and Heerema Marine Contractors' Thialf) Note: This overview focuses on heavy lift vessels involved with offshore wind installation in 2023. Durations are estimated based on AIS data, and Chinese vessels are excluded from this analysis. #OffshoreWind #FoundationInstallation #RenewableEnergy 🌊🔧

In April the offshore installation vessel Orion (DEME Group) completed the installation of 29 monopile foundations for the 15 MW turbines at Ocean Winds' Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland, despite challenging winter conditions. The project, which will produce 882 MW of energy, marks a significant milestone with advanced tools like the Quad Vibro Hammer and M90 bolting equipment. Heavy equipment used in offshore lifting operations requires delicate handling. Synthetic round slings, such as Enduro Softslings, are lightweight and significantly reduce the risk of damaging expensive tools and materials. Additionally, these slings require minimal deck space for storage and are easier for riggers to handle, which helps streamline operations where time is always a critical factor. Learn more about our heavy-duty HMPE softslings on our website https://lnkd.in/eNTX_-sF or let our product specialists advise you on technical questions and challenges. More information about the Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm project 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSV-geGn #offshorewind #moraywest #energytransition #heavylifting #liftingequipment Image source: https://lnkd.in/eBFBATzg

🌊 Subsea Expo | Sector Spotlight Sessions 📢 Call for speakers 📆 Deadline: Friday, 06 September   A key part of Subsea Expo is the conference programme. If you are interested in being part of it, there are only a few days left to submit an abstract.   We are looking for speakers for our Sector Spotlight Sessions at Subsea Expo 2025, which offer a dedicated platform for businesses to showcase innovations, highlight new technologies and discuss collaborative projects. These sessions aim to reflect the vibrancy, experience, adaptability and capability of the subsea and underwater sectors, whether related to oil and gas, offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, decommissioning, subsea pipelines and cabling, subsea inspection or aquaculture.   This is your opportunity to share your knowledge, technologies, alternative approaches, research findings or project summaries to visitors from around the world. To be considered for inclusion in these sessions, please submit an abstract of 200-300 words in length outlining your intended topic of discussion.   🖱 Download the full call for papers and abstract submission form at https://lnkd.in/dxCpwKdC   #SubseaExpo #GUHEvents #callforspeakers #Aberdeenevents #underwaterindustry #oilandgas #offshorewind #waveandtidal #decommissioning #subseacabling #subseainspection

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Offshore Power Vessel industry chain's development, examining the market status of Electric Power (Stationary Type Vessel, Floating Type Vessel) and Desalination (Stationary Type Vessel, Floating Type Vessel). It delves into key enterprises in both developed and developing markets, analyzing cutting-edge technology, patents, hot applications, and market trends within the Offshore Power Vessel sector. Regionally, North America and Europe exhibit steady growth, fueled by government initiatives and increasing consumer awareness, while Asia-Pacific, notably China, leads the global Offshore Power Vessel market with robust domestic demand, supportive policies, and a strong manufacturing base. The Offshore Power Vessel market is categorized by Type and Application, and for the period 2024-2031, the report offers accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type and Application in terms of volume and value. 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙: https://lnkd.in/dttu5dnn *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Stationary Type Vessel, Floating Type Vessel. *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Electric Power, Desalination, Other. *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: A2SEA A/S, MPI Offshore, Cadeler (Formerly Seajacks), Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Geosearch Group, Van Oord Offshore B.V., Seafox, Swire Shipping, Gaoh Offshore #offshorepower #offshoreenergy #renewableenergy #offshorewind #offshoreindustry #powergeneration #offshoreprojects #energysector #offshoreengineering #windpower #oilandgas #renewablepower #offshoreoperations #energyinnovation #offshoretechnology #offshoredevelopment #cleanenergy #offshoresolutions #powerindustry #energyefficiency #NorthAmericamarket #Europemarket #AsiaPacificmarket #SouthAmericamarket #MiddleEastandAfricamarket

//ARCADIS OST 1// At Barge Master, we're proud to have played a supporting role in Heerema Marine Contractors' recent groundbreaking project— Arcadis Ost 1, the first floating offshore wind park installation using the impressive SSCV Thialf. Our team at Barge Master contributed by delivering two motion-compensated gangways crucial for accessing the turbines. Since the main deck of the Thialf was too high for the gangways to access the TP’s, two outriggers needed to be made at the machine deck on both sides of the vessel. Our gangways, equipped with a tipladder, provided a safe and effective solution, ensuring seamless access to the narrow spaces over the turbine railings. “Barge master provided us with the unique ability to approach the WTG under any heading, allowing us to maximize the use of Thialf during the WTG installation.” Thijs Postma, Project Manager at Heerema contributes. Arcadis Ost 1 is the first wind park in the world that is installed using a purely floating installation method, called the Rotor Nacelle Assembly (NRA) method, developed by Heerema, Vestas and Parkwind. The park consists of 27 Vestas 9.5 MW turbines, located in the German part of the Baltic Sea. The park supplies enough green energy to power the equivalent of 290,000 households. It's projects like these that remind us of the importance of collaboration and innovation in our industry. #offshorewind #arcadisost #motioncompensation #downtimedoctors #offshoreenergy

An innovative step in offshore wind power! Enersense introduces its new gravity-based foundation concept for offshore wind power. This solution allows the foundation to be floated to the installation site, easily removed and even stored at sea if necessary, thus minimizing the negative impact on marine life during the installation phase. Additionally, it is specifically designed to meet the needs of icy sea conditions, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging environments. This is a significant leap towards more efficient and flexible utilization of offshore wind power. Watch the video to see how Enersense is transforming the future of offshore wind power! https://lnkd.in/gkwE9WEV #enersense #energytransition #offshorewindpower #innovation #energysolutions #icyseaconditions

I am looking forward to presenting at the EAGE/SUT Workshop on Integrated Site Characterization for Offshore Wind in Asia Pacific on the topic “Strategic Geophysical Survey Planning for Offshore Wind Developments”, talking about some of the key considerations to ensure successful site investigations. #WeAreWSP #OffshoreWind #Geophysics

⚙️ Interesting Facts About Jack-Up Barges You Might Not Know ⚙️ Jack-up barges play a critical role in offshore projects, and over the years, there have been many innovations and advancements. Here are a few interesting facts about these unique vessels that not only impress but highlight their importance in the maritime industry: 1. Origin of the Name: The term “jack-up” comes from their unique function — these barges “jack up” their platforms using extendable “legs,” allowing them to elevate above sea level and create a stable working platform even in harsh marine conditions. 2. Operational Depth: Modern jack-up barges can operate at depths of up to 150 meters. This makes them ideal for a variety of offshore operations, including the installation of wind turbines, drilling, and subsea construction. 3. Deployment Speed: Jack-up barges are incredibly mobile. They can either be towed or self-propelled, allowing them to quickly mobilize and begin work in new locations, making them indispensable in urgent project scenarios. 4. Dynamic Positioning (DP2) System: Many modern jack-up barges are equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DP2) systems, which allow the vessel to maintain its position with pinpoint accuracy, often within just a few centimeters. This is crucial in rough seas and strong currents. 5. Weight and Leg Structure: The legs of a jack-up barge can reach lengths of 200 meters and weigh thousands of tons. These steel giants bear incredible loads to provide stability even in challenging open sea environments. 6. Multifunctionality: Jack-up barges aren’t only used for drilling operations. They also play a role in the installation and maintenance of offshore wind turbines, subsea cable laying, and even emergency response operations. 7. Green Future: In recent years, jack-up barges have become pivotal in the development of renewable energy, particularly in the construction of offshore wind farms. Their mobility and stability allow for the construction of high-efficiency energy infrastructure with minimal environmental impact. Jack-up barges are not just machines; they are a key element in securing the future of energy and offshore technology. Thanks to their versatility, precision, and power, they continue to lead the way in marine operations. #JackUpBarge #OffshoreEngineering #MarineTechnology #RenewableEnergy #DP2 #OffshoreOperations #WindFarms #OffshoreDrilling