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ABS AIP for COSCO WTIV Designed by Friede and Goldman

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a design for a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) for China Ocean Shipping Company Limited (COSCO) by Friede and Goldman (F&G). Image courtesy of Friede and …
May 3, 2022 / Vessels

Sembcorp Marine Wins Landmark Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Project

Sembcorp Marine secures a contract for the construction of a next-generation Wind Turbine Installation VesselBased on Sembcorp Marine’s unique design in collaboration with the customer, the WTIV feeder solution brings breakthrough design to the …
Mar 24, 2022 / Curious

ABS Grants AIP to Innovative WTIV Integrated Feeder Barge

BargeRack WTIV the Latest Vessel Dedicated to U.S. Operations Supported by ABSAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a coordinated design for a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) in conjunction with the …
Jan 27, 2022 / Vessels

Huisman signs 2,600mt Leg Encircling Crane contract for Eneti’s second Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Huisman has announced the signing of a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for delivery of another 2,600mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC). This follows a previous order, in July last year, for a similar crane. This crane will …
Jan 20, 2022 / Vessels

Wärtsilä thrusters to provide optimal propulsion performance for new Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the seven thrusters required for a new Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine yard in South Korea for Eneti Inc. By providing outstanding thrust, robust …
Dec 8, 2021 / Curious

Seaway 7 celebrates build milestone for Wind Turbine Installation Vessel and announces vessel name

On November 25th, Seaway 7 held the steel cutting ceremony for its next generation Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) facility in Jiangsu, China. The ceremony marks the first major milestone in …
Nov 29, 2021 / Vessels

ABS Awards AIP to Ned Project’s Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design

ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to Ned Project Inc. for its hydrogen-ready wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) design.The NP20000X ULAM design is intended to be Jones Act Compliant and able to meet future offshore wind market demands, …
Sep 23, 2021 / Vessels

Doosan Heavy to provide equipment for WTIV to Daewoo Shipbuilding

South Korea's top power plant builder Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. said Wednesday that it has signed a deal with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) to provide equipment for wind turbine installation vessels …
Sep 16, 2021 / Vessels

SeaTec secures contract to manage wind turbine installation vessel amid energy transition drive

Global ship management company V.Group has been awarded a contract by Shanghai-based Boqiang Heavy Industry Group to project manage a newbuild wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV).Under the contract, SeaTec, V.Group’s provider of technical …
Sep 7, 2021 / Vessels

Eneti to Acquire Seajacks to Become the World’s Leading Owner and Operator of Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV)

Eneti will acquire Seajacks for approximately 8.13 million shares, $299 million of assumed net debt, $74 million of newly-issued redeemable notes, and $12 million of cashIn 2021 Seajacks is expected to generate $125 million of EBITDA from projected …
Aug 7, 2021 / Curious