Offshore Industry Issue 3 2022

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Inspired by nature RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Successful deepwater commissioning OCEAN MINING

SCIENCE FRICTION LONG-LASTING SEALING TECHNOLOGY DEFIES WIND AND WEATHER

How can seals exposed to wind and weather cope with the powerful forces of multi-megawatt wind turbines with ever-larger shaft diameters? Our researchers and engineers have developed a low-friction, high performance seal that can tolerate strong shaft runout and reliably prevent leaks. This means high operational reliability, longer maintenance intervals, and significant cost savings. fst.com

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vents are rapidly unfolding. In the past few months, several physical exhibitions could finally take place, just like many other meetings, and it has become clear by the enthusiastic response of many that all attendants were ready to meet one other in flesh and blood at these events. I have been able to talk to many of you on various occasions, among others during NWEA meetings and IRO’s fiftieth anniversary celebration.

Various golf events could not be missed either.

With the summer holidays ahead of us, we can reflect with satisfaction on the first half of the year. We also look forward to new events where we might meet each other again such as in Hamburg, Stavanger, and Amsterdam, where we will also be present. If you wish to meet us during one of these events to learn what Yellow & Finch Publishers can mean to you, please do not hesitate to call or email me to set up a meeting.

After the summer break we will be organising our twelfth Yellow & Finch Charity Golf Tournament. The total revenues of this event will go to Stichting Kika, the Dutch children cancer-free foundation. We still have some places left, so if you want to experience a relaxing networking day on the golf court Grevelingenhout, just register via our website.

I would like to wish all of you a very pleasant summer vacation, and I hope to meet many of you again in the autumn at one of the planned events.

With kind regards,

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Rob de Kerf ROB@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

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A mega monopile installation machine The first hydrogen-powered CTV Acta Marine orders two next generation methanol powered CSOVs

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Successful deepwater commissioning

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Taking each day as it comes

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Port Oostende one step closer to seaward expansion

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Corio plans to develop five Brazilian offshore wind projects

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In May, The Metals Company, an explorer of the world’s largest estimated undeveloped source of critical battery metals, announced the successful deployment of a riser system and flexible jumper hose. Read more on page 16 Photo courtesy of The Metals Company.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Technical tender for Bass Strait decommissioning Esso Australia, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia and operator of the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture, has commenced a technical tender process for decommissioning a number of its facilities in Bass Strait.

This is an important step in preparing for the eventual decommissioning of several Bass Strait facilities that are to cease production soon.

The company is requesting technical submissions from experienced offshore heavy lift contractors for this initial tender phase, who will each outline how they propose to undertake the platform removal activities required. i. exxonmobil.com.au

First heavy lift slings with recycled-based Dyneema For the first time in the heavy lift industry, Lankhorst Ropes is supplying Heerema Marine Contractors with LankoForce HL slings manufactured with Dyneema SK78 fibre produced using post-consumer plastic waste as a feedstock. The LankoForce HL slings will be used on a 4-point lifting frame for an offshore lifting project. DSM is producing recycled-based Dyneema using ethylene from mixed plastic waste as a pilot project. This recycled-based fibre used for the LankoForce HL slings in this specific offshore lifting project has the same assured performance as conventional and bio-based Dyneema SK78 fibre. Synthetic fibre slings have proven to provide many benefits over steel wire slings. As strong as steel wire, yet significantly lighter and easier to handle, the slings are a safer, more sustainable, and more efficient way of handling payloads in offshore lifting projects.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Kongsberg Digital to handle Floatel Internationals digital services Floatel International provides top-quality offshore floatels for extreme conditions, and will now become a part of and benefit from Kongsberg Digital’s digital infrastructure Vessel Insight.

Floatel is currently operating in the North Sea region, Australia, Gulf of Mexico, and Brazil, with a fleet consisting of five semi-submersible accommodation and construction support vessels. The company is systematically working to reduce its emissions and optimise its operations. As a part of Kongsberg Digital´s infrastructure Vessel Insight, the goal is to gain better control and smarter solutions through digitalisation. Vessel Insight will be deployed on all of Floatel International´s operational rigs. i. kongsbergdigital.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF Protecting world’s biggest offshore wind farm

Vallianz chooses Ulstein for hybrid heavy transport vessel Vallianz Holdings contracted Ulstein Design & Solutions for the development of their new heavy transport vessel (HTV). Featuring zero emission capability, the DP-2 vessel will be the first of its kind, as it will be driven by a hybrid power system consisting of dual-fuel engines and a battery energy storage system. The HTV’s electric battery system is to be provided by Canadianbased Shift Clean Energy. Designed for worldwide operations, the HTV will serve the growing transport demand in the offshore wind industry as well as for LNG modules and offshore structures.

The world’s largest offshore wind farm is about to become operational off the UK coast, with all 165 of its giant 8MW turbines being protected from the ravages of the North Sea by coatings supplied by AkzoNobel.

Located around 89km off the east coast of England, Hornsea 2 is due to be up and running by mid-2022.

The foundations of all the turbines (which tower 204m above sea level) have been coated with Interzone 954 from the company’s international brand. Originally designed for the demanding protection of offshore oil & gas structures, the product has now also become the go-to solution for offshore wind farms. Protecting turbines right-first-time enables them to continuously operate in the most challenging locations. i. akzonobel.com

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DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø team up DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø Group have joined forces to fast-track the adoption of remotely managed services in order to drive down operating costs and emissions for the marine and offshore industries. The three partners have established two joint ventures (JVs) to support the remote operations drive. One of the JVs, named Remota, will own and operate advanced onshore Remote Operations Centers, while the other JV, named USV, will develop, own, and operate unmanned surface vehicles.

The new partnership aims to challenge the offshore energy industry needs in terms of efficiency and enables a sustainable green energy transition. The first Remote Operations Center is fully operational and with the addition of USVs, the partnership has great advantages both on the cost and emissions side. Remota will offer remote operations and semi-autonomous maritime services to existing vessels, remote operations of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and USVs. In addition, the company’s first Remote Operations Center will function as a control centre for drone technologies.

USV is a separate company for investing in USVs equipped with an WROV (Work-Class ROV) onboard. This type of vessel is capable of considerably reducing operating expenses compared to conventional vessels that are utilised for subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair work. i. deepoceangroup.com

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Share in wind farm at sea for participants WindDay 2022 In an innovative move by the Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP) network association, all 500 participants at WindDay 2022 received ‘a share of a wind farm at sea’ instead of the traditional goodie bag. The initiative involved AYOP investing USD 10,500 in a wind farm at sea via sustainable investment firm Meewind. AYOP Director Sylvia Boer presented the cheque for the full amount to Jurjen Algra, Commercial Director of Meewind, during WindDay, an annual event for all who wish to contribute to a sustainable society and are involved in wind energy projects, on land and at sea. This year’s edition revolved around the theme Photo courtesy of Riechelle van der Valk.

‘High winds blow on high hills’. One of the keynote speeches was held by Dutch Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten, who explored the ambitions of the Netherlands in terms of climate and sustainable energy. AYOP co-organised the event together with the Netherlands WindEnergy Association (NWEA). i. ayop.nl

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ONS STAVANGER 2022

There has never been a higher demand for a stand in the ONS Exhibition.

Record high demand for a spot at ONS 2022 There has never been a higher demand for a stand in the ONS Exhibition and the number of speakers for all the nine conference arenas are expected to be more than 850. People and companies from all over the world are eager to exhibit their products, projects, and tech to the leading energy industry at ONS 2022.

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his spring, there has been an increased interest to be a part of ONS 2022 from exhibitors. There is an especially high rate of requests from the US and the UK. The companies are representing all parts of the energy industry, in all shapes and sizes, wellestablished and new. “In my twelve years here, I have never before seen anything like this, everyone wants to be at ONS!”,

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says Jan Morten Auseth, Key Account Manager at ONS Foundation.

A need to meet By how things are looking now, there is a need in the business and energy industry to meet. Both to gain insight from the conference and explore business opportunities and network. As the energy transition progresses and the

world changes every day, many see the need for more cooperation and transparency. This resonates clearly with this year’s ONS theme – TRUST. Dialogue and discussions are necessary to make fast changes – which is what happens at ONS.

TRUST Every ONS since 1974 has been crowned

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ONS in short Opening hours ONS venue Monday 29 August: 09.30 – 17.30 Tuesday 30 August: 09.30 – 17.30 Wednesday 31 August: 09.30 – 17.30 Thursday 1 September: 09.30 – 15.00 Opening Hours ONS+ Monday 29 August: 17.00 – midnight Tuesday 30 August: 17.00 – midnight Wednesday 31 August: 17.00 – midnight ONS Venue Exhibition and Conference Stavanger Forum, Gunnar Warebergsgate 13 4021 Stavanger

with its own theme, and the theme for ONS 2022 could not be more appropriate – TRUST. The theme was set in the spring of 2021, but the new geopolitical situation and uncertainty around energy security, food, and collaboration, has put it all in a new perspective. Both the exhibitors and the speakers will include TRUST in their ONS presence in a different way and the opening session of the ONS Conference on Monday 29 August will be fully dedicated to TRUST. Here, CEOs of some of the world’s important energy companies, such as Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies will share their thoughts together in a panel. Not to mention, the main attraction for many, a fireside chat with Tesla and Space X CEO, Elon Musk.

The industry itself is on top of the energy transition.

Increased presence from renewables and North Sea players For the first time, solar companies will have significant presence at ONS, and also several new companies and industries will be clearly visible in the exhibition. With no Russian exhibitors, and limited presence from China due to the pandemic, the available space has been booked by completely new companies, and with a strong presence around the North Sea. This reflects the overall ONS strategy of being a meeting place for the whole energy industry – both through the conference venues such as Net Zero Markets, Scale-ups, and the energy and society debates that will open up for all the public downtown Stavanger during ONS. “It is also nice to

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Steel Shape Cutters SSC Steel Shape Cutters BV is a new, competent provider of 3D-profiling: computer-controlled machine cutting of tubes, beams, hollow sections and plate. Sub-contracting does not have to cost a lot, and it will bring substantial savings! With two state-of-the-art machines, we offer a huge range, superb accuracy, and great efficiency. Round tubes up to Ø 2,500 mm OD, with thicknesses of up to 150 mm (oxyfuel and plasma), and robot cutting of beams and sections up to 1,200 mm wide, plate up to 1,200 mm wide and 3,000 mm long. Fast, accurate, and cost effective.

SSC Steel Shape Cutters BV • ‘s-Gravendeelsedijk 200 • 3316 AZ Dordrecht • The Netherlands www.steelshapecutters.nl Tel: +31 (0)85 760 3226 E-mail: info@ssc.nl

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INNOVATION LEADER IN OFFSHORE CRANE TECHNOLOGY PALFINGER introduces a state-of-the art offshore crane based on a new technology and standardization: the Remote Operated Offshore Crane (ROOC). Capable of being operated from an onshore control location hundreds of kilometers away, our ROOC is prepared for fully autonomous operations.

This unique solution increases the safety level onboard offshore installations immensely and, above that, significantly reduces operating costs.

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ONS Stavanger aims/aspires to be a meeting place for the whole energy industry.

see Norwegian companies that have not traditionally been a part of our exhibition joining in this year to benefit from the networking and marketing opportunities we provide at ONS”, says Mr Auseth.

On top of the energy transition

Jan Morten Auseth, Key Account Manager at ONS Foundation.

Mr Auseth’s colleague, and CEO, Leif Johan Sevland adds, “This year we see renewable energy permeate the exhibition in a way we have not seen before. A whole range of new companies have entered the scene, but also companies from the traditional oil industry have adapted and changed accordingly to the net-zero ambitions and the technology opportunities. This is exciting and proves the industry itself is on top of the energy transition.” The North Sea as an energy laboratory has been one of the topics when creating the content for this year’s ONS. The synergies and interface between the different energy carriers will be duly explored in all of the conference arenas.”

Five conference venues included in exhibition ticket.

Leif Johan Sevland, CEO of ONS Foundation.

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In addition to the exhibition and aforementioned ONS Conference, these are the venues at ONS 2022:

• ONS Centre Court – Energy & society topics in a small and intimate arena.

• ONS Technical Sessions – showcase technological solutions to the challenges in the energy industry.

• ONS Young – an arena by the young for the young.

• ONS Scale-ups - where up-andcoming companies meet potential partners, investors, and other companies in the energy industry.

• ONS Net Zero Markets – five conferences in one with full week programmes to cover hydrogen, CCS, solar power, offshore wind and batteries/energy storage.

• ONS International Markets – collaboration with NORWEP to show global opportunities for Norwegian suppliers.

• ONS+ By-night-programme downtown Stavanger with debates, networking, and music. Open for everyone and free.

All arenas, except for the ONS Conference and International Markets, are included in the exhibition ticket.

ONS 2022 will take place in Stavanger, Norway from 29 August to 1 September. i. ons.no

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GREEN SHIP PROPULSION

Orion is designed to handle the next generation of wind farm components.

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A mega monopile installation machine Equipped with a 5,000t crane and a motion compensated pile gripper, Deme Offshore’s offshore installation vessel Orion is designed to handle the next generation of wind farm components.

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n 29 April, the vessel received its official naming ceremony. In a traditional Deme naming ceremony, Amélie Michel, spouse of European Council President Charles Michel and godmother of this unique new vessel, wished

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Orion and the crew a safe and successful career in the fleet. The 216.5m DP3 offshore installation vessel was built by the Cosco Qidong shipyard in China.

C-Job Naval Architects co-created the concept design of Orion with Deme.

Orion is a front runner in the industry.

It is effectively a mega monopile installation machine, equipped with a tailor-made, motion compensated gripper system able to handle enormous foundations of up to 2,500t.

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Orion in detail Type Classification Length Breadth Depth Crane capacity

Auxiliary crane Dynamic positioning Propulsion

Installed power Pay load (max) Free deck area Operating draft (max) Accommodation Helideck Moonpools Auxiliary crane

Offshore Heavy Lift DP3 Installation Vessel Det Norske Veritas & Germanischer Lloyd 216.50m 49.00m 16.80m 5,000t 1,500t DP3 4 x 4,500kW Azimuth Thrusters 2 x 4,200kW Retractable Thrusters 2 x 2,500kW Tunnel Thrusters 44,190kW (Dual Fuel) 30,000t 8,000m² 11.00m 160 persons (extendable to 239 persons) installed space claim for 19,6m x 10,5m 2 x 100t, knuckle boom, manriding

Recently, Orion successfully installed the first XXL monopiles at the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm.

Highly innovative Jan Gabriël, Head Newbuild Department at Deme shares about the innovative nature of the vessel, “Orion has an integrated motion compensated pile gripper (MCPG), which has been designed by DEME’s and Huisman’s expert engineers. Together with the Orion’s DP3 capability, the MCPG allows the monopiles to remain vertical and stable during installation in the seabed, despite waves and motions of the vessel,

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and essentially, to be installed without the use of mooring anchors.”

Mr Gabriël continues, “With these innovative technologies and the ability to transport the new giant turbines, jackets, and components in a single shipment, the vessel will speed up installation times drastically, making it an extremely cost-effective solution for wind farm developers.” Sustainability considerations are also a vital part of the vessel’s design. Mr Gabriël adds,

“Orion has dual fuel engines enabling it to run on LNG or alternative clean fuels, a Green Passport, and Clean Design notation. Another environmental innovation is a waste heat recovery system that converts heat from the exhaust gases to electrical energy. The evaporation of LNG also cools the accommodation with a cold recovery system.”

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Orion’s bridge.

Orion has an integrated motion compensated pile gripper (MCPG), which has been designed by DEME’s and Huisman’s expert engineers.

Orion received its official naming ceremony on 29 April.

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Green Jade

Last year, Parkwind awarded Deme Offshore with an EPCI contract for the foundations at the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, with Deme saying the company would deploy Orion for the task. Recently, the vessel successfully installed the first XXL monopiles at the offshore wind farm.

With a length of 110m, the monopiles are the largest monopile foundations ever built in Europe, weighing more than 2,000t each. The Arcadis Ost 1 project will be followed by a decommissioning project in the UK. Orion will also be deployed for the installation of 176 foundations at the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm in the US, one of the largest offshore wind developments in the world.

In addition to Orion, Green Jade, will be the second of these exceptional vessels to enter the Deme fleet. Both Orion and Green Jade bring a game-changing installation concept to the offshore energy market. They have an unrivalled combination of load capacity, impressive lifting heights, and green technology.

Owned by CDWE, a joint venture between CSBC, the largest shipbuilder in Taiwan, and Deme Offshore, Green Jade is the first floating, DP3 offshore installation vessel to be built in Taiwan. i. deme-group.com

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Successful deepwater commissioning In May, The Metals Company (TMC), an explorer of the world’s largest estimated undeveloped source of critical battery metals, announced the successful deployment of a riser system and flexible jumper hose which, alongside the robotic nodule collector vehicle, represent key components of the pilot nodule collection system designed by the company’s strategic partner and shareholder, Allseas Group.

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The Hidden Gem during the deepwater trials of the nodule collector vehicle in the Atlantic Ocean.

“With the first deep-water deployment of the riser system and subsea connection between the collector and the riser successfully under our belts, we look forward to applying the lessons learned...”

Gerard Barron – CEO & Chairman of TMC.

at-sea construction of the pilot riser system which will ultimately extend to 4km deep when deployed later this year in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean.

Engineers prepare to deploy the flexible jumper hose over the side of the Hidden Gem, before connecting it to the base of the riser.

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Basis The pilot system being tested by Allseas will be the basis for TMC’s first commercial production system, and in March the companies announced a nonbinding term sheet outlining the terms for developing and operating the world’s first commercial system to collect deepsea polymetallic nodules to meet surging demand for critical battery metals. “Straight off the back of our collector trials, Allseas have once again shown why nobody else in the offshore business can think as big, or move as fast,” says Gerard Barron, CEO & Chairman of TMC. He continues, “With the first deep-water deployment of the riser system and subsea connection

between the collector and the riser successfully under our belts, we look forward to applying the lessons learned as we hook up and deploy the prototype collection system in the Pacific later this year.”

Performing beautifully Since 2019, Allseas and TMC have been working together to develop a pilot system to responsibly collect unattached polymetallic nodules from the seafloor and lift them to the surface for transportation to shore. Nodules contain high grades of nickel, manganese, copper, and cobalt – key metals required for building electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies.

Earlier this year, successful completion of initial deep-water trials of the polymetallic nodule collector vehicle took place in the Atlantic Ocean.

Engineers successfully lowered the Allseas-designed collector vehicle to

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The Allseas-designed nodule collector vehicle awaiting launch from the Hidden Gem.

the seafloor at depths of 2,470m, marking the first time the vehicle had been subjected to ultra-deep-water temperatures and pressures. Engineers then subjected the vehicle to extensive testing of its various pumps and critical mobility functions, driving 1,018m across the seafloor. “The pilot nodule collection system is so far performing beautifully throughout these trials and getting the collector vehicle into the deep water in the Atlantic has given the team the opportunity to really pressure-test critical components,” Mr Barron elaborates. Also, harbour wet-test commissioning and shallow-water drive tests in the North Sea were executed successfully.

Full system trials All trials to date are in preparation for full pilot nodule collection system trials later

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this year over an 8km2 section of the NORI-D contract area in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean. The trials are an integral part of the International Seabed Authority’s regulatory and permitting process and the environmental impact data collected both during and after the upcoming nodule collection test work, together with many terabytes of existing baseline data collected by TMC, will form the basis of the application for an exploitation contract by its wholly owned subsidiary, Nauru Ocean Resources. (NORI).

pilot test work in the CCZ, collecting over ten thousand tons of nodules. In the decades since, the International Seabed Authority was established to develop the regulatory framework to govern mineral extraction in the high seas while technology development efforts have largely focused on scaling proven nodule collection technologies and optimising for minimal seafloor disturbance and environmental impact. i. metals.co

Regulatory framework Development of technologies to collect polymetallic nodules first began in the 1970s when oil, gas, and mining majors including Shell, Rio Tinto (Kennecott), and Sumitomo successfully conducted

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OFFSHORE VESSELS

A strategic partnership Bourbon has entered into a strategic partnership with IWS Fleet, the vessel owning company of Integrated Wind Solutions to address the French commissioning and maintenance market of offshore wind farms.

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his agreement will allow Bourbon to market and operate the IWS’s Skywalker class windfarm specialised support walk-to-work vessels in France. The ship management will be performed by the French affiliate Bourbon Offshore Surf, with a strong footprint on French Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, as the group currently employs about 500 French seafarers with relevant offshore experience.

High ambition With this partnership, Bourbon’s ambition is to offer a range of services dedicated to the maintenance of offshore wind farms. Market leader in the installation of floating wind farms, the company thus strengthens its offer and its ability to meet the major challenges of these large-scale projects. France has high ambitions for its offshore wind market, currently planning installation of more than 7GW by 2030 according to Green Ducklings. Bourbon would also be able to provide complementary ROV, subsea engineering and survey services for below water services while IWS, through its subsidiary ProCon Wind Energy, can provide relevant services related to above water line services, balance of plant including services, and transition piece and offshore substations.

120 personnel on board. Equipped with 3D compensated gangway and crane, this latest generation vessel is also fitted with battery hybrid propulsion to reduce its CO2 emissions and to operate zero emission in periods.

Local presence Rodolphe Bouchet, CEO of Bourbon Marine & Logistics says, “Bourbon is proud to join forces with IWS, a key player in the offshore wind industry. This partnership will enable our two companies to offer full, adapted, and innovative services in the French wind market. In this sense, IWS was a natural choice as our expertise is complementary. This agreement also

confirms Bourbon’s commitment to contribute to the growth of the renewable energy industry.” “We are excited to partner up with one of the most experienced offshore vessel companies for the French market.

Bourbon’s extensive experience with the installation of floating wind as well as having local presence in France will benefit wind farm developers, operators and owners to get high-quality vessels operated by French seafarers”, adds LarsHenrik Q. Røren, CEO of Integrated Wind Solutions. i. bourbonoffshore.com i. integratedwind.com

Latest generation IWS currently has four vessels under construction, the two first IWS vessels will be delivered in Q2/Q3 2023 and the remaining two in the first half of 2024.

The company holds options for ordering two additional Skywalker class vessels.

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IWS currently has four vessels under construction, the two first IWS vessels will be delivered in Q2/Q3 2023 and the remaining two in the first half of 2024.

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OFFSHORE REGIONS – BELGIUM

The project is important in the context of energy transition and will contribute to the further economic development of Port Oostende and the entire Oostende region.

Port Oostende one step closer to seaward expansion For more than two years, Port Oostende has been working on a possible seaward expansion of its port area. Vessels, offshore wind turbines, and their components are getting bigger and in order to maintain its leading position in the blue economy, Port Oostende has argued for a seaward expansion.

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ore specifically, this concerns a quay wall with adjacent installation site on the eastern breakwater. An environmental impact study has been executed showing there are no negative effects. In addition to the environmental impact study, various

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technical studies and a cost price calculation were also carried out. A flow analysis in collaboration with Ghent University is currently underway. The next step in the process is a Social CostBenefit Analysis (SCBA).

Social Cost-Benefit Analysis Port Oostende will have ECSA perform this SCBA. ESCA is the acronym for European Center for Strategic Analysis. It has been in existence since 1995 and has since mainly been involved in projects related to transport and ports.

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The seaward expansion at the port of Oostende concerns a quay wall with adjacent installation site on the eastern breakwater.

The team that focuses on the Port Oostende project is led by Prof. Dr. Elvira Haezendonck, Professor at the Solvay Business School of the University of Brussels, and Prof. Dr. Michaël Dooms of Solvay Business School/UB at the University of Antwerp. They have extensive experience in such assignments.

“The port landscape is changing worldwide at a rapid pace.

Port Oostende is one of the world leaders in the field of the blue economy...”

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Further growth

The new infrastructure will be used for the development of new offshore wind farms and will be built in the Eastern outer harbour of Oostende, adjacent to the Eastern breakwater. The project is important in the context of energy transition and will contribute to the further economic development of Port Oostende and the entire Oostende region. In addition, it contributes to job creation, greater energy independence, technological and industrial development. This expansion can also have a significant impact on coastal defence, which will be one of the main

With this project, Port Oostende continues to build on the future for young and old.

Charlotte Verkeyn, Chairman Port Oostende, says, “Today, 399 wind turbines are operational in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Various companies maintain these installations at sea from the port of Oostende. The advantages of the REBO heavy-weight terminal in combination with a new quay wall with adjacent installation site will benefit the further growth of the blue economy in our region.”

Dirk Declerck, CEO Port Oostende, adds,

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topics in the coming decades due to climate change.

“The port landscape is changing worldwide at a rapid pace. Port Oostende is one of the world leaders in the field of the blue economy, however, it must therefore adapt to ensure the continuity of activities and employment in the future. In addition, this expansion is also an important link in the context of coastal defence as the impact of climate change is being felt hard in coastal areas worldwide.” i. portofoostende.be

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OFFSHORE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Since he joined the DEME Group, Hugo Bouvy, Managing Director of DEME Offshore and member of the executive board of the Deme Group, has seen a lot happening in the industry.

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Taking each day as it comes Hugo Bouvy, Managing Director of DEME Offshore & Member of the Executive Committee of DEME Group.

In the offshore industry, the human factor cannot not be overlooked. Offshore projects highly depend on people’s hands, skills, and knowledge. In Offshore Industry Insights, we introduce individuals that made their bones in this market.

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ugo Bouvy has been working in the offshore industry since graduating from Delft Technical University in 1994. He joined the DEME Group in 1995, after which he took several steps throughout the organisation. Today, he is Managing Director of DEME Offshore, and Member of the Executive Committee of the DEME Group.

Mr Bouvy, what made you decide to join the offshore industry?

Mr Bouvy: “This was in fact a bit of a coincidence.

After graduation with a master’s degree in Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology, I entered a weak labour market, and when I could join Tideway, which is now part of DEME Offshore, I just felt lucky to have job. At Tideway I started as Superintendent on the fallpipe vessel Rollingstone, and the rest is history.”

Being on a vessel with your master’s degree is perhaps not the most obvious move?

Mr Bouvy: “Indeed. However, I have never regretted this, as I have really learned a lot from working on the Rollingstone. Today, one of my recommendations for young people entering our industry would be to somehow try to work at sea for a while, as they will then be able to turn their theoretical knowledge into experience. At sea I learned about the hierarchy on vessels. Everything is organised according to strict rules and procedures so as to be able to work safely. At the Rollingstone I learned how to optimise, implement, and organise, and I have used all of these learnings throughout my entire career.”

Can you give us an example of this?

Mr Bouvy: “In the offshore industry we often have to deal with complex and risky projects, and there are always issues that must be taken care of quickly. It is therefore important to be able to manage using short lines, also at management level, with everyone aware

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of his or her responsibilities. This very much equals life at sea. In fact, working at an offshore company like DEME is the enlargement of working on a vessel. Just like on a vessel, there are always various complexities to be taken care of in the many projects we are working on.”

You have been working at DEME for quite some time now, so you must know a lot about the company.

What is one of the company’s strongest points?

Mr Bouvy: “Although we operate internationally with branches all over the world and employees with various nationalities, we still have the characteristics of

“In the offshore industry we often have to deal with complex and risky projects, and there are always issues that must be taken care of quickly.”

a family-owned company. Our majority shareholder, Belgian investment Group Ackermans & van Haaren, is a family-owned business that understands and endorses our values. Apart from this, we have a highly motivated and dedicated staff. And what makes DEME so special is that this dedication works from both sides.

While our people are trying their utmost, DEME takes really good care of them. Recently, for example, we have taken great efforts in moving a group of 150 relatives from our Ukrainian crew members from their country at war to Bulgaria. We could hereby give our Ukrainian crew members some relief regarding their families’ situation. The fact that we did this made a lot of our staff proud, and this obviously helps in keeping everyone on board of our organisation.”

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Working at an offshore company like DEME is the enlargement of working on a vessel. Just like on a vessel, there are always various complexities to be taken care of in the many projects we are working on.”

Did you expect to be in the position where you are now 25 years ago?

Mr Bouvy: “No, not really. I was lucky to be able to grow along with the company and I am aware of the fact that nowadays this might be more difficult for young people entering the market. For me, it is good to know that I have a great team of motivated people around me. I am really proud of them, as there are a lot of things I cannot do myself and they are the ones that actually get the job done. When looking at the young talents at DEME, I have noticed that, compared to when I was young, we now see that young men and women want to know the exact goals they are working for, as well as the milestones set to realise these goals.”

Are you someone that looks ahead in his career?

Mr Bouvy: “No, to be honest I have never thought about my career and what steps to take for this. On top of this, years ago it was much easier to look ahead and try to predict what would happen in business five years later. This is almost impossible nowadays, which is not really an issue for me as I prefer to take each day as it comes.”

Throughout your career at DEME, you must have seen ample changes in the industry and within the company. What is the most remarkable thing you can tell us about those years?

Mr Bouvy: “Since I joined the DEME Group, I have seen a lot happening in the industry and our company successfully manages to keep up with these changes.

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“At the Rollingstone I learned how to optimise, implement, and organise, and I have used all of these learnings throughout my entire career.”

What I am proud of is that we have changed from a company that was solely involved in the dredging industry into a much broader oriented company. For example, we have moved towards the entire design, construction, and installation of complete offshore wind farms. In this market we not only act as EPCI contractor, but we are also shareholder through DEME Concessions for various offshore wind projects. Within 25 years, our scope of work has changed from relatively simple dredging jobs to complex multidisciplinary projects. This has resulted in a growth in turnover from roughly EUR 150 million to EUR 2,7 billion. From a company that was often seen as a dredging company trying to behave like an offshore contractor, we are now a full-service company that everyone takes into account. Of course, it has personally been very exciting to witness this, and with the ongoing energy transition and our role in this, I know that more exciting and challenging years will follow. I am really looking forward to the future.” i. deme-group.com

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R&D

Inspired by nature Composite joint for offshore jackets

Monopiles and jackets are used for the foundation of bottom fixed offshore wind turbines. The steel welded TKY joints used for the assembly of jackets form a weak spot in the strength and durability of this type of construction. Start-up company Tree Composites has developed a joint made of composites that eliminates this weakness.

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axim Segeren is Managing Director and Co-founder of the young company, and we talk with him about their innovative solution. He became involved in the offshore industry during his study at Delft University of Technology (TUD), where he earned his MSc degree in offshore engineering with a focus on offshore wind jackets, and a PhD degree in civil engineering with the slip joint connection for offshore wind turbines. After his PhD, he remained involved with the TUD. “After promoting,” he explains, “I stayed at the university where I became involved in forming consortia between the industry and science aiming at the development of innovations within offshore wind. One of those innovations was a wrapped composite joint that today is referred to as the TC Joint.”

TC Joints versus steel welded joints According to Mr Segeren, a jacket has an excellent weight/rigidity ratio and this is why they are technically the best foundation for offshore wind turbines.

“Despite jackets being the better solution, monopiles are dominating the market, even when they are much heavier than jackets”, he states. “One of the reasons for this is the higher price of jackets and the longer production time caused by the complex welding of the multi-membered joints. The weld also causes local stress concentrations that can reduce the fatigue resistance by 10 to 100 times. To guarantee a lifespan of these complex welds of 25

To guarantee a lifespan of jackets of 25 years or longer, the thickness of steel used in TKY joints is increased locally in the order of 300%.

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years or longer, the thickness of steel is increased locally in the order of 300%, which means extra use of steel.” Mr Segeren continues, “The improvement of our composite joint compared to welding steel joints is that the load is transferred through the surface of a dedicated composite wrap, and not through the smaller surface of the welds which is limited to the wall thickness.

The composite also protects the steel against corrosion.

Our wrapped composite joint is made by the lamination of glass fibres on the individual steel tubes. The brace members (diagonals) are bonded to the chord members (legs) through a coupling formed by composite wrapping. This provides outstanding bonding strength and flawless quality.

The composite wrap is tailored in length and thickness to deal with static and dynamic loads transferred by the joint.

The optimised, nature-like shape of the composite wrap with increasing thickness towards the root of the joint reduces the stress concentration in the composite material and bonded interface, thereby solving issues in fatigue prone/driven design. As the lifespan of a jacket highly depends on that of the joints, the TC Joint makes the entire construction of the jacket longer lasting. Wrapped composite joints can also acquire higher dimensional tolerances than welds due to omission of distortions by welding heat input.

Another advantage of the TC Joint is that it reduces the amount of steel used by 30% to 60% as a result of the increased fatigue resistance. The composite joint itself is lighter than steel ones and as no welding is needed, there is no need for thick local cans and overdesigned global thicknesses of the tubes. This steel reduction also helps to reduce CO2 emissions. Finally, the acceleration of jackets production by prefabrication of the joints is feasible by factor two to three, as the joint omits

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complex welding activities onsite and does not require the application of an additional coating to protect the steel against corrosion.”

Old tree With the first prototype built in 2017 at Versteden, a close collaboration with them followed with over 100 tests executed at TU Delft to perfect the technique. “When I heard about the composite joint, I was sceptical about the concept of a structural joint made by wrapping material around individual tubes, as I had tried to wrap a broken pencil myself in my younger years,” Mr Segeren admits, “however, seeing is believing. The successful laboratory tests created enthusiasm and a drive to further develop this innovative concept and its many advantages compared with steel joints into a commercial product.

Parties that could incorporate this innovation in their core business were non-existing, as this unique disruptive technique combines the two separate worlds of composites and steel structures. In other products such as aircraft wings and turbine blades, a combination of composite and steel is not uncommon, however the specific application and creation of a load transfer in a structural joint of offshore jackets by replacing traditional complex welds is a completely new concept.” In 2020, a dedicated company focussing on design and manufacturing of composite joints called Tree Composites was founded to develop the technique further. “We named the company Tree Composites after the inspiration by nature”, Mr Segeren elaborates. The inventor of the concept, Assistant Professor at TU Delft Marko Pavlovic, became inspired by an old tree in his hometown near Belgrade. The local community placed steel rods on branches of the tree to

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Maxim Segeren is Managing Director of Tree Composites.

The optimised, nature-like shape of the composite wrap with increasing thickness towards the root of joint reduces the stress concentration in the composite material and bonded interface, thereby solving issues in fatigue prone/driven design.

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Assistant Professor at TU Delft, Marko Pavlovic became inspired by an old tree in his hometown near Belgrade.

“Next to this R&D project, we are preparing pilot projects and we hope that this will result in a full-scale offshore project soon.”

Maxim Segeren – Managing Director of Tree Composites.

extend its lifetime. A tree reacts to the loads it is subjected to, and this tree can grow additional fibres at locations where they are needed. Mr Pavlovic noticed that the tree grew over and around the steel tubulars, creating a structural connection. Based on this observation, he came up with the idea of the wrapped composite joint. At the end of 2020, just a few months after founding the company, DNV provided the statement of feasibility for the composite joints, marking an important milestone.”

WrapNode-I

In the combination of steel and composite, it is always the steel that shows failure or behaviour outside design limits during testing.

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In May 2021, the project WrapNode-I started with TU Delft as research partner and large parties joined the consortium such as HSM Offshore, Smulders, Siemens Gamesa, Shell, AOC, BuFA, Salzgitter Renewables, and Enersea. “The WrapNode-I project is part of GROW”, Mr Segeren voices. “GROW stands for Growth through Research, development & demonstration in Offshore Wind. It is a joint research programme in offshore wind that initiates research and accelerates innovations. The Netherland Enterprise Agency (RVO) financially backs the project through a subsidy. Aim of WrapNode-I is to test the effects of

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According to Mr Segeren, despite jackets being the better solution, monopiles are dominating the market, even when they are much heavier than jackets.

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scale and other influences such as the offshore environment. So far with success, as in the combination of steel and composite it is always the steel that shows failure or behaviour outside design limits. Next to this R&D project, we are preparing pilot projects and we hope that this will result in a full-scale offshore project soon. WrapNode-I will run until 2023 and will be followed by the next phase, WrapNode-II, in which a full-scale onshore demonstration jacket will be realised. After this, we aim to have a full-scale jacket offshore in 2025 as the first pilot project for offshore wind. The major challenge we face with the composite joint is not developing the technique, but introducing this gamechanger in the conservative offshore wind industry.”

Standardisation “Today, the construction of jackets without using our TC Joints is still more

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expensive compared to that of steel monopiles,” Mr Segeren explains, “however, the construction of jackets using TC Joints will go much faster, and with the Dutch 2030 goals in mind for the realisation of offshore windfarms we need to speed things up. Time and production capacity will become an important item in realising these goals.

What drives us is that we strongly believe we contribute to the acceleration of the energy transition with our joints.

Our aim is to accelerate the production of the jacket by the introduction of the TC Joint from 1 to 2/3 jackets a week.

Achieving this will make it feasible to reach the renewable energy goals. In the Dutch wind industry, there are initiatives that are in favour of a restriction in size of the turbines and with a focus on standardisation and industrialisation. If that happens, an interesting idea arises to extend permits to 60 years and having a jacket foundation of a lifetime of

60 years that is feasible when using TC joints for a similar price. With lifetimes of current wind turbines of 25 to 30 years, a new turbine could replace the first after its lifetime without having to install a new foundation.” For Mr Segeren, the Tree Composites story has only just begun. According to him, once the concept has reached full adoption in the market, it can expand globally in dedicated production yards for jackets assembled with TCJs produced on the spot or prefabricated ones. “This sounds ambitious indeed and it will be challenging, but we believe in our solution. We are a motivated, passionate, and thorough team. We are eager to listen, learn, and improve, and hope to attract potential partners with our enthusiasm about the many pros of our solution”, Mr Segeren concludes. i. treecomposites.com

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OIL & GAS

Visualisation of platform N05-A and connection to wind farm Riffgat.

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Final permit for gas production from field N05-A The Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has granted ONE-Dyas the definitive permits for the development of the N05-A gas field in the North Sea. This offshore gas production project fits in the small fields policy of the Dutch government.

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ith the final permit, the Dutch government gives the goahead for the production of natural gas from the N05-A field and surrounding fields in the North Sea. The N05-A platform location is in the North Sea, about 20km north of the islands of Borkum (Germany), Rottumerplaat, and Schiermonnikoog. The North Sea is about 25m deep at this location, and the gas field itself is 4km deep in the subsurface.

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N05-A and energy transition go hand in hand The N05-A platform will run entirely on wind energy from the nearby Riffgat wind farm, which reduces the carbon footprint even further. It makes an active contribution to the energy transition and to achieving the goals of the Climate Agreement, in a safe and responsible manner.

Platform N05-A will be the first Dutch offshore gas treatment platform in the North Sea to run entirely on wind

energy. For this purpose, a cable will be installed to the nearby German offshore wind farm Riffgat. Chris de Ruyter van Steveninck, CEO of ONEDyas says, “Project N05-A and the energy transition go hand in hand. The transition to 100% renewable energy takes time. Natural gas will still be part of the energy mix in the coming decades. As long as natural gas is still needed to heat our homes, it is our job to make sure it is as clean, affordable, and reliable as possible.”

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“Project N05-A and the energy transition go hand in hand.”

Chris de Ruyter van Steveninck – CEO of ONE-Dyas.

Thorough study of environmental impact For the development of N05-A, there has been frequent consultation with stakeholders since 2018. These consultations provided input for an extensive environmental impact report, in which the effects on the environment, nature and the surroundings, the implementation variants and choices made are examined and described. As a result of the opinions and advice from the regulatory advisers, a number of adjustments were made to further minimise the environmental impact at the site. On 18 February 2022, the Commission for Environmental Assessment (Commissie m.e.r.) concluded that the environmental effects have been sufficiently assessed and that the usefulness and necessity of the project are sufficiently described.

The Committee expressed its appreciation for the electrification of the platform, which will limit emissions into the air as much as possible.

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The wind farm Riffgat.

First natural gas from N05-A in 2024 ONE-Dyas aims to deliver the first natural gas to Dutch and German households by the end of 2024. The N05-A project is part of the so-called GEMS area. GEMS stands for Gateway to the Ems and refers to an area in the North Sea stretching from approximately 20km to 100km north of the mouth of the Ems estuary. Together with partners Hansa Hydrocarbons and EBN, ONE-

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The N05-A platform location is in the North Sea, about 20km north of the islands of Borkum, Rottumerplaat and Schiermonnikoog.

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Dyas is researching the potential of gas extraction in the area. The development of the N05-A gas field is a result of this partnership. It is very likely that other small fields can be developed in the vicinity of the N05-A field as well.

Therefore, ONE-Dyas is currently actively exploring the potential of other gas fields in this part of the North Sea. i. one-dyas.com i. gemsnoordzee.com

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Chris de Ruyter van Steveninck, CEO of ONE-Dyas.

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Time to standardise?

Over the past decade, the cost of offshore wind energy has fallen sharply due to a combination of economies of scale, innovation, and an increase in the capacity of wind turbines, which in itself is also a major innovation. The 4MW turbines that were installed in 2013 have made way for the 14MW and 15MW turbines that are currently being installed.

In the current fast-growing offshore wind market, increasing WTG production numbers offer the opportunity to reduce costs.

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The Haliade-X prototype has a capacity of 14MW and is ready for commercialisation. The rapid growth in the size of offshore WTGs is expected to slow down in the coming years.

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he question how far the industry can push this increase in capacity of wind turbines is unknown.

Although the electricity production of the turbines is increasing, the costs of the turbine, the blades, the tower, and the costs of transport and installation are also increasing. It is conceivable that at a certain point the additional returns from the increase in capacity do not outweigh the additional costs in the entire value chain. Additionally, the advantages and disadvantages of continuously scaling up wind turbines are being brought up for discussion within the sector itself.

Economies of scale Also, the question arises about the potential for standardisation and industrialisation of the wind turbines and the supply chain involved in manufacturing, transport, and installation. As long as the capacity of

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turbines continues to change, it will be difficult to achieve economies of scale through standardisation of the design and the components for wind turbines, support structures, installation equipment, et cetera. This means that the trend towards the decrease of costs by the increase in turbine capacity is accompanied by cost disadvantages because of missed standardisation and industrialisation in the wider supply chain, including the O&M phase.

Slowing down The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has assigned a study to DNV Services UK a study on ‘Optimal offshore wind turbine size and standardisation’ for the Top Consortium Knowledge and Innovation Offshore Wind (TKI Wind op zee) to find answers to the abovementioned questions. Recently the outcome of the study was presented

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Results of the study study ‘Optimal offshore wind turbine size and standardisation’ 1. The rapid growth in the size of offshore Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) is expected to slow down in the coming years. DNV does not see any technical limitation for WTGs to grow beyond the current largest offshore WTG designs. However, analysis shows that further growth does not necessarily result in a lower Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE). A direct cost reduction has more potential.

2. In the current fast-growing offshore wind market, increasing WTG production numbers offer the opportunity to reduce costs. Larger production numbers generally allow for larger investment in product and production optimisation, and larger production numbers offer benefits in economies of scale.

3. The cost of energy is found to increase with WTG rating. Lower rated turbines, 12-15MW, with high specific power densities (400-450W/m2) are

found to be the most cost-optimal.

For high specific power densities, the LCoE is found to show no significant variation with respect to WTG rating in the range of 12-20MW. 4. This indicates that the choice of optimal turbine configuration is not straightforward and may depend on parameters other than WTG rating and rotor diameter.

5. It is found that site conditions and discount rates have a strong influence on the cost of energy. Turbine design choices like design tip speed ratio and drivetrain configuration impact the LCoE to a lesser but still significant extent. The LCoE is also sensitive to O&M modelling assumptions.

6. Based on the performed assessments, DNV expects that up to 2030-2035, leading offshore WTG manufacturers will mainly focus on their current largest design WTG platforms and future upgrades that enable small growth steps. It is expected that the

during a webinar organised by TKI Wind op Zee. Based on a combined numerical and qualitative assessment the main conclusion of the report is that the rapid growth in offshore Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) size is expected to slow down in the coming years.

DNV does not see any technical limitation for WTGs to grow in size beyond the current largest offshore WTG designs, but numerical analysis shows that further growth does not result in lowering the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE).

take advantage of this, the industry needs to shift focus from new product development to product improvement, and up-scaling and optimisation of manufacturing processes.

Sensitivity analysis applying different future learning rates shows that direct cost reduction has much more potential to lower LCoE. In the current fast-growing offshore wind market, increasing WTG production numbers offer the opportunity to reduce costs. Larger production numbers generally allow for larger investment in product and production optimisation (standardisation and industrialisation, transport, installation, servicing), and larger production numbers offer benefits in economies of scale. To

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Small growth steps DNV expects that, up to 2030-2035, the leading offshore WTG manufacturers will mainly focus on their current largest design WTG platforms and future upgrades that enable small growth steps. It is expected that the platform lifecycle ends with 14-18MW range platforms carrying rotors with diameters in the range of 230-250m.

After 2030-2035, it is expected that next-generation WTG platforms will be introduced with a limited increase in size compared to the platforms they replace. These new WTG platforms will however be highly cost optimised, feature many new technologies, and will be operated and maintained following new strategies. WTG sizes are expected to go up to 18-24MW with rotor diameters in the range of 250-265m.

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Direct cost reduction

platform lifecycle ends with 14-18MW range platforms carrying rotors with diameters in the range of 230-250m.

After 2030-2035, next-generation WTG platforms will be introduced with a limited increase in size compared to the platforms they replace. These will however be highly cost optimised by new technologies and will be operated and maintained following new strategies. WTG sizes are expected to go up to 18-24MW with rotor diameters in the range of 250-265m.

7. LCoE values are sensitive to several influential factors for which best estimates were made but could change over time. Examples of these are the cost price of raw materials and labour, discount rates and Operational Expenditures (OpEx).

Significant future changes in any of these factors can influence conclusions on optimal WTG size.

Over the past decade, the cost of offshore wind energy has fallen sharply.

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GREEN SHIP PROPULSION

The first hydrogen-powered CTV After successful completion of trials and bunkering, Hydrocat 48, the first hydrogen-powered CTV is ready for immediate operation.

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CMB.TECH has designed a 40ft 500bar trailer for remote refuelling of all the various systems applying the technology currently in use.

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he Hydrocat 48, presented by Windcat Workboats and CMB.TECH, is a ground-breaking development for both the marine and offshore wind industries as it is the first CTV that uses clean fuels to reduce up to 80% of its traditional fuel usage and associated emissions. The Hydrocat 48 is a further green development, introducing clean fuel technology on the already very fuel efficient and high performing Windcat MK 3.5 design.

Proven technology Dual fuel technology has been integrated into the MK3.5 series without compromising on performance and retaining the reliability of a traditionally fuelled vessel. It is the first vessel to truly offer a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel. CMB.TECH was the first to build a hydrogenpowered passenger shuttle in 2017. Based on this proven technology, Windcat’s Hydrocat 48 is now designed and built. The engine is manufactured by MAN Engines for dual fuel use and retrofitted by CMB.TECH with a hydrogen injection system.

No fundamental changes Willem van der Wel, Managing Director of Windcat Workboats, states, “This vessel offers the industry a costeffective solution to significantly reduce emissions from service vessels, which can be applied to any wind farm today. This solution can be seen as a steppingstone to fully hydrogen powered CTVs. By starting with dual fuel combustion engines, we can make hydrogen technology operational in the industry and kick-start further development of the technology, regulation, supply chain, et cetera.” Roy Campe, CTO of CMB.TECH adds, “The suitability for a CTV of this technology is mainly because existing diesel engines can be used. No fundamental changes to the main engine are required, which not only means that maintenance and repair remain simple, but also that the engine can easily be switched back to diesel fuel without any modifications. Even if hydrogen is not

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The Hydrocat 48, presented by Windcat Workboats and CMB.TECH, is a ground-breaking development for both the marine and offshore wind industries.

CMB.TECH and Windcat Workboats are now working on the further optimisation of engine capacities and the increased use of the hydrogen percentage.

The engine is manufactured by MAN Engines for dual fuel use and retrofitted by CMB.TECH with a hydrogen injection system.

available, the vessel can continue to run on traditional fuel, making it a very robust and reliable solution for the offshore wind industry.”

Considerably less CO2 The operating behaviour, fuel consumption and all other characteristics correspond exactly to the MAN D2862 LE428 with the same performance. In a form of pre-treatment, a precisely measured quantity of hydrogen is added to the charge air. This mixture of hydrogen and air is then ignited with the injected diesel fuel in

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the combustion chamber of the cylinders. Depending on the engine’s operating point, only a very small amount of diesel fuel is needed. The diesel injection parameters are optimised in dual fuel mode to achieve the lowest emissions and the best consumption values. Therefore, in dual fuel mode, considerably less CO2 is released in the exhaust gases in circumstances where operating behaviour and full load characteristics remain unchanged. In the event of problems in the hydrogen circuit or a depleted hydrogen supply, a switch back to diesel can be made at any time. This guarantees uninterrupted operation with normal reliability.

Mono-fuel option CMB.TECH and Windcat Workboats are now working on the further optimisation

of engine capacities and the increased use of the hydrogen percentage. The long-term plan is to develop the technology and infrastructure to be able to eventually use a mono-fuel option via an internal combustion engine (ICE).

The hydrogen supply chain still needs to grow to become readily accessible in more locations. There is a significant shift towards hydrogen applications, and it is expected that the hydrogen supply chain will develop in the coming years.

CMB.TECH and Windcat have also developed solutions for the supply of hydrogen to the vessel in this early phase of hydrogen development.

CMB.TECH has designed a 40ft 500bar trailer for remote refuelling of all the various systems applying the technology currently in use. Multiple applications and customers can be served by this one system, which can also support the Hydrocat. Windcat, together with its joint venture partners TSM and FRS, has three more vessels under construction that can be delivered with the hydrogen technology on board. More CTV designs using this technology are being developed. i. windcatworkboats.com i. cmb.tech

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CCS collaboration Neptune Energy, ExxonMobil subsidiary XTO Netherlands, Rosewood Exploration, and EBN Capital have signed a Cooperation Agreement to progress the L10 large-scale offshore carbon capture and storage project in the Netherlands North Sea.

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he agreement brings together the technical and commercial capabilities necessary to create a robust carbon storage offering for industrial customers in the Dutch sector.

It intends to take the L10 carbon capture and storage development to the concept select stage in 2022 and to have the project FEED-ready by the end of the year, followed by the submission of a storage licence application.

Exploratory discussions with industrial emitters from various sectors are continuing, ahead of the upcoming round for applications for SDE++ funding from Dutch authorities.

infrastructure. With our subsurface knowledge and experience on storage we’ll be able to contribute extensively to the development of this project. The offshore storage of CO2 is pivotal in meeting climate goals and EBN is determined to contribute to a carbonneutral energy system.”

“ExxonMobil welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with industry and the government in support of the L10 carbon capture and storage project”, states Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.

“Carbon capture and storage is a proven, ready-to-deploy technology that can

help reduce emissions in some of the highest-emitting sectors and advance society’s net-zero goals.”

Potential This stage of the L10 carbon capture and storage project has the potential to store between 4 and 5 million tonnes of CO2 annually for industrial customers within depleted gas fields around the Neptuneoperated L10-A, B and E areas. It represents the first stage in the potential development of the greater L10 area as a large-volume CO2 storage reservoir. i. neptunenergy.com

Crucial Neptune Energy’s Managing Director in the Netherlands, Lex de Groot, says, “CCS is crucial for achieving the Dutch climate goals for 2030. This Cooperation Agreement is a significant step in the development of the Neptune-operated L10 project which supports our strategy to go beyond net zero and store more carbon than is emitted from our operations, scope 1, and sold products, scope 3, by 2030. After the successful feasibility study, we can now combine our knowledge in the field of CCS with these parties. This next important step will enable us to jointly develop one of the largest CCS facilities in the North Sea. The reuse of our existing infrastructure means that, together, we can help achieve the climate goals, but also ensure this part of the energy transition becomes cleaner, cheaper and faster.”

“Carbon capture and storage is a proven, ready-to-deploy technology that can help reduce emissions in some of the highest-emitting sectors and advance society’s net-zero goals.”

Dan Ammann – President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.

Proven technology EBN’s Program Manager CCUS, Berte Simons, says, “We’re pleased to cooperate with our joint venture partners in this carbon capture and storage project where we can re-use existing

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This stage of the L10 carbon capture and storage project has the potential to store between 4 and 5 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Image courtesy of Neptune Energy.

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OFFSHORE REGIONS – BRAZIL

Brazil’s huge coastline offers technical potential for about 700GW on sites which extend up to 50m water depth, so suitable for traditional fixedbottom installations. Photo for illustration only.

Photo courtesy of Shell/Stuart Conway.

Corio plans to develop five Brazilian offshore wind projects With favourable wind speeds along its vast coastline, Brazil is seen as a major new growth market for offshore wind. Recently, Corio Generation announced its plans for offshore wind in Brazil, with five projects totalling more than 5GW in early-stage development.

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orio Generation is a portfolio company of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, operating on a standalone basis. Launched in April 2022, Corio already has one of the world’s largest offshore wind development portfolios, now at over 20GW. Corio intends to develop five projects in Brazil, subject to finalisation of documentation and regulatory approvals, alongside leading Brazilian power generation company Servtec, which has been in the renewables sector for more than 20 years and played a major role in the establishment of the country’s onshore wind industry.

Corio and Servtec are aiming to apply for leases for the five fixed-bottom projects in the country’s north-eastern, southeastern and southern maritime areas, ranging from about 500MW to over 1.2GW in installed capacity. The companies have been working together for more than eigtheen months to analyse opportunities in the Brazilian market. Their joint analysis of the country’s marine areas and environmental and technical considerations led them to select these five sites to take forward into development.

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Jonathan Cole, CEO of Corio Generation says, “Brazil is blessed with immense wind resources along its coastline, offering a vital new source of clean, affordable and reliable energy. We see huge opportunity for harnessing Brazil’s ocean wind energy, bringing economic investment and green jobs to the country. This is an historic day for Corio, marking our company’s entry into the Americas. As a specialist developer of offshore wind energy, with strong industrial expertise and deep access to long-term capital, Corio is delighted to partner with Servtec, one of the most respected renewable generation developers in Brazil.” Lauro Fiuza Neto, Managing Partner at Servtec Energia adds, “It is an honour for Servtec to join forces with Corio to support offshore wind power in Brazil. As a long-standing player in the renewable power industry, we’ve led efforts to build what is now a 22GW onshore wind power market. We are excited to again embark on a journey to create a complementary source of clean energy for Brazil towards the low-carbon economy of the future.”

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The five Brazilian offshore wind projects:

Corio and Servtec are aiming to apply for leases for the five fixed-bottom projects in the country’s north-eastern, south-eastern and southern maritime areas, ranging from about 500MW to over 1.2GW in installed capacity.

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Costa Nordeste Offshore, North-east coast of Brazil, 1,200MW. Vitória Offshore, South-east coast of Brazil, 495MW. Guarita Offshore, South coast of Brazil, 1,200MW. Cassino Offshore, South coast of Brazil, 1,200MW. Rio Grande Offshore, South coast of Brazil, 1,170MW.

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“Brazil is blessed with immense wind resources along its coastline, offering a vital new source of clean, affordable and reliable energy.”

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Jonathan Cole – CEO of Corio Generation.

In January, the Brazilian federal government has set out plans to diversify the country’s renewable energy mix by unlocking the coastline’s offshore wind capacity. A decree introduced a new regulatory framework for offshore wind and is effective from June. In April 2020, the governmental Energy research office (EPE) estimated in its Roadmap Eólica Offshore that Brazil’s huge coastline offers technical potential for about 700GW on sites which extend up to 50m water depth, so suitable for traditional fixed-bottom installations. This estimate is for wind speeds above 7m/s at 100m height above sea level.

Corio Generation’s plans for developing offshore wind farms in Brazil do not stand alone.

In March for example, Shell announced having applied for environmental investigation licences for six offshore wind projects. These six projects have a total installed capacity of 17GW and are to be build offshore the states of Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, and Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil energy giant Petrobras is working with Equinor to develop a 4GW offshore wind farm off the coast of the Rio de Janeiro state, and these are only two of the many other projects that are on the drawing board. Today, there are more than 40 offshore wind projects under evaluation by IBAMA, the environmental assessment and authorisation body (source Global Offshore Wind Report 2021, GWEC).

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Vitória Offshore.

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Guarita Offshore, Cassino Offshore and Rio Grande Offshore.

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Acta Marine’s new CSOVs can take on assignments in commissioning and construction of offshore wind farm installation phase and perform maintenance tasks on completed wind farms.

Image courtesy of Ulstein Design & Solutions.

Acta Marine orders two next generation methanol powered CSOVs Acta Marine has signed a contract for the construction of two next generation Methanol MDO/HVO powered DP2 Construction Service Operating Vessels (CSOVs) at Turkish shipyard Tersan with two optional vessels for delivery at a later stage.

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cta Marine is growing along with the offshore wind construction market by ordering these two vessels while remaining one of the leaders in this field.

The dedicated SX-216 design with a Twin-X stern, an integrated walk-towork gangway system and 3D crane, and its hotel style accommodation represents a next step in responding to the market needs”, says Rob Boer, Managing Director at Acta Marine.

First in offshore Mr Boer continues, “A first in offshore wind, this vessel will be capable of

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operating on dual fuel methanol and MDO/HVO enabling a strong carbon footprint reduction in the near future in combination with a battery power system. Furthermore, we are very excited that we have been able to sign an agreement with Tersan Shipyard that is well known for its quality and professionalism.” “We are very pleased that Acta Marine has chosen Tersan for this project. We are looking forward to the cooperation and to deliver the new vessels to the growing renewables industry”, comments Sakir Erdogan, BD Director at Tersan Shipyard.

Exclusively designed The vessels are primarily aimed at the offshore wind construction market and carry the new SX-216 Twin-X Stern design from Ulstein Design & Solutions that was exclusively designed for and in cooperation with Acta Marine. The Ulstein Twin X-Stern has several characteristics, but the easiest way to describe it is as a ship with two sterns and four main propeller units: two at each end.

The proven X-Stern at each end results in excellent operability with either end towards the weather, without limitation on vessel speed. “Being a leading actor

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“A first in offshore wind this vessel will be capable of operating on dual fuel methanol and MDO/HVO enabling a strong carbon footprint reduction in the near future in combination with a battery power system.”

Rob Boer – Managing Director at Acta Marine.

in the renewable energy business, it is paramount to be prepared for a future where zero or low-carbon fuels are available. Acta Marine has a strong wish to offer their clients the largest possible reduction of emissions straight from delivery of the vessels. Therefore, these vessels required a practical and timely available solution to reduce their carbon footprint from the outset of the design”, says Erwin Jager, Sales Manager at Ulstein Design & Solutions.

A winner “The carbon footprint of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) makes it non-sustainable as the sole choice for the future”, Mr Jager adds. “Currently, the decision on what alternative fuel to focus on can be overwhelming as it is affected by many factors internally and externally. Through a decision support process, developed

by Ulstein to guide owners in the myriad of choices to be made, a matrix of alternative fuels has been evaluated towards a set of criteria unique to the shipowner and the business case.

Through this process, methanol came out as the winner for this project, with the best overall score. The energy density and storage of methanol is

favourable, it is an accessible energy source, and there are dual fuel engines available in the market that can handle both methanol and diesel.”

Viable alternative In-field agility, high operability and workability, safe transfer of people and cargo, optimised on-board logistics, high productivity, and high comfort for charterers’ crews are of eminent value throughout the design of this vessel.

With a strong ESG and sustainability focus Acta Marine sees methanol as one of the most viable alternatives to minimise her carbon footprint in the marine space and more specifically for offshore vessels. “Dual fuel methanol driven propulsion trains score high in terms of technology readiness and are eligible for further enhancement to a single fuel methanol upgrade at a later stage. This will allow early application of significant CO2 reduction measures now, while still allowing net-zero operations over the life of the ship”, states Simon Anink, General Manager at Acta Marine.

Walk-to-work The CSOV measures 89m in length, 19m in width and accommodates up to

135 people in 85 cabins. It will be equipped with an SMST provided motion compensated gangway system, mounted on an integrated tower with height adjustment and a personnel/ cargo lift. Additionally, the vessel features an SMST 3D-motion compensated crane with 6t lifting capacity. Cargo area is 500m2 indoors, and 500m2 outdoors. The vessel shall provide for walk-to-work transfer of personnel and cargo, efficient and safe in significant wave-heights (Hs) up to 3.0m.

State-of-the-art Acta Marine’s new CSOVs can take on assignments in commissioning and construction of offshore wind farm installation phase and perform maintenance tasks on completed wind farms. The first two vessels are scheduled for delivery Q2 and Q3 2024.

Since its pioneering introduction of Walk-to-Work vessel Acta Orion late 2015 followed by Acta Auriga and Acta Centaurus, Acta Marine has transferred over 150,000 workers to and from wind turbines and offshore structures in sometimes challenging weather conditions. With these new state-of-theart additions to the fleet Acta Marine upholds her good name and continues her prominent position in the offshore wind market. i. actamarine.com i. ulstein.com

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The vessels will be equipped with an SMST motion compensated gangway system, mounted on an integrated tower, and a SMST 3D-motion compensated crane with 6t lifting capacity.

Photo courtesy of Acta Marine.

Since late 2015, Acta Marine Acta Marine has transferred over 150,000 workers to and from offshore structures.

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Rovco has appointed Craig Davis to the new key role of Global Account Director – Survey. Mr Davis will leverage his more than 25 years’ offshore survey experience to help take the company’s business to the next level. During his time offshore, Mr Davis held the role of party chief for ten years, covering a wide suite of survey disciplines. His onshore career covers vessel and project management, as well as senior positions in commercial and business acquisition. Immediately prior to joining Rovco, he held various roles with a large Dutch contractor, responsible for supporting principal clients’ needs at a global level.

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NICOVERKEN MARINE SERVICES BV Algerastraat 20 3125 BS Schiedam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 238 0999 F +31 (0)10 238 0988 E info@nicoverken.nl I www.nicoverken.nl Contact: Jacco Vermunt Distributor, 24/7 service & spare parts agent of marine equipment.

In our programme there are stainless steel marine pipes and drains, filtration, anti-fouling & cathodic protection, reverse osmosis desalinators (water makers), wastewater treatment, vacuum sanitary systems for yachts, deck equipment (doors & hatches) and watertight sliding door systems.

Our Ship Repair department is specialised in the overhaul of all types of main and auxiliary engines, including attachments i.e. governors, turbochargers, fuel equipment and the sales of spare parts and engines.

We are capable of crankshaft grinding.

Our service is 24/7 worldwide!

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ORGA OFFSHORE Strickledeweg 13 3125 AT Schiedam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 208 5566 F +31 (0)10 437 8445 E offshore@orga.nl I www.orga-offshore.nl Contact: Cindy Jouvenaar - Heskes Driving innovation with safety always in mind Dutch company Orga has over 40 years’ experience providing customised explosion-proof safety lighting and aids with navigation solutions for the offshore oil and gas industries. Widely used around the world, Orga products meet all local and international code requirements providing robust, reliable and cost effective service in some of the harshest offshore environments.

With increasing demands from the oil and gas industries for pioneering technology, improved safety and reduced total cost of ownership, Orga’s continuing drive for innovation has developed the very latest cuttingedge in helideck lighting, marine navigational aids and remote power systems. For more information please visit www.orga-offshore.nl

PIENING PROPELLER Am Altendeich 83 D-25348 Glueckstadt, Germany T +49 4124 9168-0 F +49 4124 3716 E pein@piening-propeller.de I piening-propeller.de Contact: Mathias Pein Noise reduction relies upon the quiet operation of a yacht´s propulsion system.

Piening Propeller fulfils its briefs in: Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts according to highest ISO classes.The company is approved by all common classification societies.

Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new buildings. Piening Propellers scope of supply includes: Propellers FPP > 800mm Ø

CPP > 1.100mm Ø Shafts up to a several length of

16,000mm Sterntubes with sealings and bearings Shaft brackets complete Gearboxes Brand ZF o f f s h o r e - i n d u s t r y.eu

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RHB STEVEDORING & WAREHOUSING Waalhaven N.Z. 4 3087 BL Rotterdam Portnumber 2157 The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 94 33 F +31 (0)10 429 02 61 E office@rhb.nl I www.rhb.nl rhb stevedoring & warehousing is your independent partner for project cargoes, heavy lifts and assisting offshore vessels during mobilisation or demobilisation. Our private terminal with 730 metres quay length is equipped with own shore cranes up to 208 tons. Floating cranes up to 1,500 tons are available.

ROMETAL B.V. Quarantaineweg 10 3089 KP Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 316 46 00 E sales@rometal.nl I www.rometal.nl Contact: Martijn van Manen We are your partner in delivering all kinds of high-tension (S690, S890 and S960) steel structures and even inclusive electrical and hydraulics, if so required. We can be your turn-key partner in the supply, engineering and on-board installation of heavy lift equipment, land and offshore wind structures and (de)mobilisations.

Also complete document control according to the class bodies lies in our expertise. With our two facilities we have all disciplines in house to enable us to serve our clients in an efficient and reliable way. We are completely certified according to our customer standard. For more details, please phone us and/or check our website: www.rometal.nl.

SEAWAY 7 Louis Pasteurlaan 7 2719 EE Zoetermeer The Netherlands T +31 (0)79 363 7700 E bd@subsea7.com I www.seaway7.com Seaway 7, the renewables business unit of Subsea 7, is a capable and experienced partner for the delivery of fixed and floating offshore windfarm

projects, as well as a provider of specialist heavy lifting and cable installation services.

With combined expertise in project management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, heavy lifting and cable installation services, Seaway 7 can deliver these services in a comprehensive array of contractual structures including engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI), transportation & installation (T&I), and balance of plant (BoP) to our clients in the offshore renewables sector.

SSC STEEL SHAPE CUTTERS BV ‘s-Gravendeelsedijk 200 3316 AZ Dordrecht The Netherlands T +31 (0)85 760 3226 E staat@ssc.nl I www.steelshapecutters.nl Contact: Peter Staat SSC Steel Shape Cutters BV is a new, competent provider of 3D-profiling: computer-controlled machine cutting of tubes, beams, hollow sections and plate. Subcontracting does not have to cost a lot, and it will bring substantial savings! With two state-of-the-art machines, we offer a huge range, superb accuracy, and great efficiency.

Round tubes up to Ø 2,500mm OD, with thicknesses of up to 150mm (oxyfuel and plasma), and robot cutting of beams and sections up to 1,200mm wide, plate up to 1,200mm wide and 3,000mm long. Fast, accurate, and cost effective.

SUHBO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. 6, Mipyeong-ro, 106 beon-gil, Wonsam-Myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Kyunggi-do Korea T +82 31 334 6979 F +82 31 334 1789 M +82 10 4999 6979 (Korea), +61 434 509 501 (Australia) E joeykim@suhbo.co.kr I www.suhbo.co.kr​ Contact: Joey Kim, Export Sales Manager Established in 1985, Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd is the major leading Korean manufacturer and supplier of high performance roundsling for heavy & shipping building industries. We have been supplying high performance roundslings to major heavy industries

companies and projects in Korea and Asia.

Our Suprime roundsling with Ultrapowerful Poly Arylate fiber is highly recognized from many customers due to its excellent performance, the maximum lightening, the optimum handing efficiency (slim in size) and optional functions such as anti-cutting, anti-flame and multi-checking.

G.J. WORTELBOER JR. B.V. Quarantaineweg 5, 3089 KP Rotterdam P.O. Box 5003, 3008 AA Rotterdam Harbournr: 2637 The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 429 2222 F +31 (0)10 429 6459 E info@wortelboer.nl I www.wortelboer.nl Every now and then anchors and chains must be replaced, so we understand your need for quality and speedy delivery. Wortelboer has what you are looking for. Our enormous stock of anchors and chain cables of all sizes and diameters in both our Rotterdam and China ports gives you the certainty that we can deliver the required materials very quickly and to any port in the world! All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS. Do you have problems with finding the right anchors? Could you use a hand while fitting anchors and chain cables aboard your vessel? We are more than happy to help you with it.

Wortelboer has been a reliable partner in the shipping industry for more than 50 years. And that is why our customers keep coming back for more.

Do you need anchors and chain cables? Come to WORTELBOER.

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