Next-generation wind turbine installation ships unveiled by J.P. Morgan and Havfram
Next-Generation Wind Turbine Installation Vessels Set for 2024 Market Entry
A fleet of advanced wind turbine installation vessels is set to enter the market in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the expanding offshore wind industry. These vessels, co-developed by CIMC-Raffles, J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives, and Havfram AS, boast cutting-edge features designed to enhance installation efficiency and promote environmental sustainability.
The vessels, with a loading capacity of 35,000 tonnes, will be capable of handling large rock sizes used for protecting and stabilizing offshore energy infrastructure, including wind turbine foundation sites. Additionally, they will be equipped with methanol-capable engines, supporting cleaner fuel use for enhanced environmental performance.
CIMC Raffles, a renowned shipbuilder known for its work on offshore installation vessels, is leading the construction of these next-generation vessels. The involvement of J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives and Havfram AS signifies significant investment and operational input from offshore service specialists.
The first units will be built at CIMC-Raffle's Yantai yard in China for delivery in 2024. The partners plan to operate these vessels in the global market, with a focus on the US market for the feeder solution.
Havfram, an offshore marine construction company headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, has close to 300 employees and maintains offices in Oslo, Houston, Aberdeen, Perth, and Dubai. Although Havfram is not a partner in the wind turbine installation vessel project, its expertise in the offshore industry is expected to contribute to the success of these new vessels.
J.P. Morgan's Global Transportation group, an active developer, owner, and operator of a broad range of air, sea, and land-based transportation assets, has played a crucial role in this project. The group's deep knowledge base in shipping sectors is expected to further bolster the efficiency and sustainability of these next-generation wind turbine installation vessels.
With their focus on heavy subsea rock installation capacity and environmental sustainability through methanol fuel compatibility, these vessels are well-positioned to support the construction and stabilization of next-generation offshore wind farms.
- These next-generation wind turbine installation vessels, set to enter the market in 2024, will demo their capabilities in the global market, with a particular emphasis on the US market for the feeder solution.
- The vessels, equipped with methanol-capable engines, will not only bolster installation efficiency but also promote environmental sustainability, as they will be capable of handling large rock sizes used for protecting and stabilizing offshore energy infrastructure.
