Top 10 Things to Watch in Offshore Wind in '24
include rationalization of the number of substructure concepts, the industrialization of substructure production, assembly, marshalling and wet storage ports, mooring system component manufacture, installation vessel supply, dynamic subsea cable manufacture and major component repair and maintenance solutions.9. The Availability of FinanceWe have mentioned high interest rates, a factor in developers and companies in the supply chain reporting mixed financial results. One cannot ignore the high-profile headlines of investor and financial institution reactions to project cancellations, deferments
US Invests $18.5 Mln in Offshore Wind Research
in the U.S. As it seeks to capitalize on momentum in the offshore wind market, the U.S. still faces several challenges, such as deep water requiring floating foundations, the need for models predicting how Atlantic hurricanes will impact offshore turbines, and supply chain and operations and maintenance solutions to address the challenges of building and maintaining turbines at sea. Setting out to tackle these challenges and more, the new offshore wind research and development (R&D) consortium will be a cooperative private-public innovation hub addressing wind plant technology advancement,
Wood Group Bags Hess Contract in Malaysia
to this partnership with Hess at a key stage of the lifecycle of this field, which will commence production in 2017. We look forward to leveraging our knowledge and understanding of Hess' operational framework to work in close collaboration with them, delivering fully integrated operations and maintenance solutions that are focused on adding value to this development."
Global Marine Systems Awarded ACMA Contract Extension
; Both vessels are fitted with powerful remotely operated vehicles, the Atlas and ST200 series respectively, which offer flexible, effective solutions for monitoring, cutting and burying cable. Global Marine has played a pioneering role in the development of undersea cable repair and maintenance solutions for well over a century, having performed approximately 33 percent of all maintenance operations on fibre optic cables globally. The company is a founding and current member of the Universal Joint Consortium, an international cross-industry body supporting the manufacturers and consumers
Neptune Expands Into United States
Neptune Marine Services (Neptune), a provider of specialized engineering, integrated inspection, repair and maintenance solutions to the energy industries, is targeting further growth overseas with its new office in the U.S. Supported by the demand from the company’s key North Sea clientele, Neptune has established an office in Houston, Texas. Operating under the name Neptune Subsea Inc., it will enable Neptune to provide the full suite of Neptune’s services to clients within the Gulf of Mexico and the Americas. John Allen, a Houston based strategic business developme
Neptune Shows Versatility
; Neptune will take part in Oceanology during an exciting period in the company’s development, with a focus not only on diversification but also on reinforcing its established subsea, design and manufacturing expertise. Neptune is a leading provider of integrated inspection, repair and maintenance solutions to the oil and gas, marine and renewable energy industries. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Neptune’s presence spans operational centers throughout Australia, UK and Asia
JFMS Buys First Supacat Multi-Purpose Vessel 24
vessels and number of visits to site required simultaneously delivering significant cost reduction and increased operational flexibility. “We are pleased to be able to offer this highly flexible offshore support vessel, to provide efficient and potentially cost-saving operation and maintenance solutions,” commented Andy Nattrass, marine operations project manager for James Fisher Marine Services. “This service is likely to be particularly of interest to the fast-growing offshore wind energy sector, for which we are able to combine it with bespoke innovations such as our &lsquo
Ecospeed Agent Appointed in Germany
to support and guarantee services for a number of large and prestigious providers in the shipping industry. Ecospeed and Ecoshield are produced, distributed and supported by Subsea Industries, a subsidiary of Hydrex NV, based in Antwerp, a global provider of turnkey underwater repair and maintenance solutions and technology. 2013 saw the launch of Ecoshield which protects rudders and underwater gear against cavitation and corrosion damage with an impenetrable protective layer. This has proved very effective in protecting the running gear and bulbous bows of all ships, including ice-going vessels
February 2024
