Kongsberg Maritime has won another important customer for its Wind Installation Vessel (WIV) technology, following the signing of a contract with the Singaporean shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine.
The agreement will see Kongsberg Maritime (KM) supplying a comprehensive technology package for a new WIV, which Sembcorp is constructing for the Denmark-based service provider Maersk Supply Service.
Optimal performance
KM’s integrated solution for Wind Installation Vessels will be important to the delivery and operation of the new vessel, which will be capable of transporting and installing next- and future-generation wind turbines. KM will be the supplier of the complete electrical system and the integrated control system for the WIV.
The system will ensure optimal performance irrespective of weather conditions and sea states. Importantly, the solution will also reduce OPEX while minimizing the environmental impact of the vessel’s offshore operations. KM’s lifecycle management system will generate long-term savings and boost visibility while the WIV is in operation.
Safety, efficiency, and sustainability
The innovative concept builds on maritime experiences and ensures a more efficient installation"
“The innovative concept builds on our maritime experiences and capabilities and ensures a more efficient installation of wind parks."
"Maersk Supply Service and Kongsberg share the same values around operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability which makes the collaboration around the new built a strong partnership,” says Frederik Smidth, Chief Technical Officer at Maersk Supply Service.
Sustainable marine operations
"We take genuine pride in bringing the benefits of our technological expertise to all maritime sectors, and the bespoke solution we have devised for wind installation vessels indicates how much thought and effort we devote to facilitating and encouraging sustainable marine operations,” said Egil Haugsdal, President, Kongsberg Maritime.
The new WIV, which will serve the US renewable energy market, is expected to be delivered in 2025. It marks the first step in Maersk Supply Service’s expansion plans as regards the US service sector within offshore wind, which is anticipated to grow to 30GW by 2030.
