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USV AS, a joint venture established by DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore and Ostensjo, has contracted Astilleros Gondán to build an unmanned surface vessel designed to reduce emissions and operating expenses compared to conventional vessels utilised for subsea IMR (Inspection, Maintenance, Repair) work. The 24-meter-long vessel will be equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, including a battery pack from Seam, allowing the vessel to operate up to 30 days at sea before charging or refuelling. Further, the vessel will be outfitted with a work ROV that can operate at depths up to 1,500 meters. Both the USV and the ROV will be controlled from an onshore operation centre during its operations, and it has been suggested that the new USV solution may reduce CO2 emissions with more than 90 percent compared to conventional vessels used for subsea IMR. Source: Ostensjo Rederi
GC Rieber Shipping held the steel cutting ceremony for the first Windkeeper service operation vessel (SOV) at Cemre Shipyard. The Windkeeper SOVs are based on a small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) design, which is intended to enhance operability, reduce fuel consumption, and potentially allow for fully electric operations in the offshore wind market. The vessel is specifically designed to minimize movement during operation, providing a comfortable environment for technicians. According to GC Rieber, it can perform well in challenging sea conditions, with gangway performance rated up to +4.0m Hs. The vessel offers accommodation for 40 technicians in single cabins and is equipped with a "Charge 2 Work" capability, potentially enabling future 100% electric operations with zero emissions. With its compact design at 57 meters, it aims to deliver operational savings and lower fuel consumption. Source: GC Rieber Shipping
Esvagt has assigned HAV Design with the task of developing their second methanol-fueled SOV that will operate out of Oersted’s UK East Coast Hub. The newbuild is of HAV833 SOV design and is a sister vessel to the world’s first methanol powered SOV, which will enter service off the UK East Coast in 2024. The latest fleet addition will be built at the Cemre yard in Turkey and is expected to become operational in 2026. The vessel will be equipped with methanol-electric propulsion systems and a battery pack – allowing low emissions operations. Further, the SOV will be 93 meters long, 19.6 meters wide and accommodate up to 124 persons. Source: OffshoreWind
Vattenfall has decided to halt the development of the offshore wind project Norfolk Boreas and will investigate the best way forward for the entire Norfolk zone, which includes the Vanguard East and Vanguard West projects. Consequently, the company expects an impairment charge of 5.5 billion SEK in 2Q 2023. Vattenfall cites challenging market conditions, with both operating costs and the cost of capital increasing. If eventually developed, the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone is expected to power more than 4 million UK homes. Source: Vattenfall
Rhode Island Energy has decided to not move forward with the long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Orsted and Eversource for the companies’ joint offshore win proposal, Revolution Wind 2. A four-month evaluation of the bid led to Rhode Island Energy concluding that the proposal did not meet all requirements as detailed in the Affordable Clean Energy Security (ACES) Act. For Orsted and Eversource, this means that they will not be moving forward with the project which they claim would put Rhode Islands 100-percent clean energy target in reach and would represent above USD 2 billion dollars in economic benefits to the state. Source: Rhode Island Energy, OceanWind
Flotation Energy has signed a $22m contract with RPS to commence a 2.5-year environmental survey programme in the Bass Strait region, Australia. However, licenses for potential offshore wind projects will not be awarded until later this year. The surveys are designed to map out the marine environment to minimize the environmental impact of the potential wind projects. Several projects are currently discussed for the Bass Strait, including the 2.5 GW Great Eastern developed by Corio Generation, the 2 GW Star of The South and the 1.3 GW Greater Gippsland developed by BlueFloat Energy. Source: Floatation Energy, OffshoreWind
The Irish government has started a consultation process, that will run until August 25, for the design of the country’s Phase Two (ORESS 2) offshore wind auctions. As the government aims for their 20230 targets, we are likely to see at least two Phase Two ORESS auctions. The auctions will exclusively procure a set volume of offshore wind capacity within designated areas according to the Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPs). The first auction, ORESS 2.1, is set to start in late 2023 or early 2024. The belonging DMAP proposal will be situated of the South Coast of Ireland, with the details set to undergo further refinement through the ongoing public engagement and consultation. Through ORESS 2.1, the government plans to procure up to 900 MW of offshore wind capacity. According to EirGrid, the transmission system operator in Ireland, the current onshore grid capacity in the area can accommodate the connection of a total of 700-900 MW of offshore wind capacity. As per the current program of deployment, which aims to install at least 5 GW of offshore wind capacity before 2030, there are no intentions to procure more than 900 MW within the area of this DMAP. Source: Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC)
The Sea Fern floating offshore wind project will be developed by a consortium consisting of Simply Blue Group, Subsea 7 and local energy developer Spark Renewables. The project will be located in the newly declared offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of the New South Wales Hunter region. Sea Fern Floating Offshore Wind, which is planned to have a generating capacity of up to 2 GW, is currently in the inception phase of applying for a Feasibility Licence under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021. A successful application will enable the consortium to collaborate with the community and local businesses and industries. The development approval should be required by 2030 to start construction, with the expected operations running through and beyond 2060. Source: Simply Blue Group
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) have submitted an investment proposal for a first-of-its-kind 500 MW offshore wind project off the coast of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. The wind project is valued at $1.3 billion and would be an important step on the path of reaching the government’s target of generating 5 GW of onshore and offshore wind by 2030. Preliminary studies suggest that hundreds of direct and indirect jobs could be created on the back of the construction and 30-year operational phase of the project. The project follows the Bangladesh and Denmark approved Joint Action Plan under the Green Framework Agreement, and CIP and COP have invited Bangladesh-based Summit Power International to join its consortium. Source: OffshoreWind
Eneti announced that Seajacks UK, its fully owned daughter company, has signed two new contracts for work on offshore wind projects in northwest Europe. The contracts will add between 62 and 82 days of employment for two of its NG2500X-class jack-up vessels that will generate revenues in an expected range of $5.2 million and $6.7 million. Earlier this year it was announced that Eneti has agreed to merge with Cadeler through a stock-for-stock exchange. Source: Eneti, Offshore Engineer
Fugro’s survey vessel, Fugro Brasilis, has arrived at the port of Willemstad after the government of Curacao has asked Fugro to map the seabed of the island’s waters for potential future development of floating offshore wind farms. The work is scheduled to last until the 29th of July. Curacao, a constituent country of the Netherlands, aims to realize 6 GW in renewable energy capacity by 2035, which is more than the domestic demand for energy, ultimately enabling exports of green hydrogen. The project is a major part of Curacao’s ultimate ambition of becoming a regional forerunner and potential supplier of renewable energy to the Netherlands and other countries. Source: OffshoreWind, Splash247
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OSLO
Frederik Colban-Andersen | Managing Director
Erik Tønne | Managing Director, Market Analysis
Jens Egenberg | Head of Research Renewables
Anders C. Hagen | Chartering Walk-2-Work, Subsea
Vegard Vollsæter | S&P and Newbuilding T&I/CSOV
Espen Bjørnson | Chartering Subsea & Wind
HAMBURG
David Matthews | Head of Strategy Renewables
Rouven C. Willner | Projects SOV, CSOV
Henning Leverkus | Chartering CTV, Tugs & Workboats
Sina Ingber | Marketing & Projects
COPENHAGEN
Gabriel Andersen | Principal Consultant Logistics and EPC
LONDON
Neil Buchan | Head of APAC Subsea & Wind
Mikkel Nielsen | Principal Consultant Logistics & O&M
Chris Roberts | Chartering and Renewables Consultant
ABERDEEN
James Braid | Divisional Director Logistics, Transport & Installation
Olivier Candeel | Chartering & Consultant Transport & Installation
Oliver Thompson | Market Analyst, Transport & Installation
Chris Tweedie | Chartering Subsea and Offshore
HOUSTON
Jonathan Lints | Director Subsea and Renewables
Jack Fitzgerald | Chartering Jones Act Specialist
Tylor Bojé | Chartering OSV / Jones Act Lead
SHANGHAI
Jack Qiu | Projects Newbuilds and China
SINGAPORE
Tilly Manley | Chartering APAC Renewables
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