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ZITON A/S remained on top! With 172 O&M jack-up interventions during 2023, ZITON A/S secured another year as the vessel company with the highest number of jack-up interventions ahead of MPI Offshore.   Last year the industry saw a total of 379 O&M jack-up interventions. Eight different vessel companies were active in the market with ZITON A/S holding an impressive market share of 45% between their four dedicated O&M vessels (soon to five). Through the MPI Offshore brand Van Oord operate two jack-up vessels that carried out a combined 70 jack-up interventions. Their jack-up vessel MPI Adventure carried out a blade repair campaign at Ørsted’s Burbo Bank Extension and Walney Extension for a total 39 jack-up intervention. Both wind farms feature the Vestas V164-8 MW turbines. ATHELEON were the third most active with 46 jack-up interventions. Their two vessels Wind Lift 1 and Thor have been fully focused on O&M tasks working on four different German wind farms. Note: the graph excludes activities in China. Seajacks activities related to activities from their former vessel Seajacks Hydra. Jan De Nul Group Seajacks Cadeler Gulf Marine Services PLC DEME Group   #SeaImpact #MajorComponentExchange #OffshoreWind

⚙️ Interesting Facts About Jack-Up Barges You Might Not Know ⚙️ Jack-up barges play a critical role in offshore projects, and over the years, there have been many innovations and advancements. Here are a few interesting facts about these unique vessels that not only impress but highlight their importance in the maritime industry: 1. Origin of the Name: The term “jack-up” comes from their unique function — these barges “jack up” their platforms using extendable “legs,” allowing them to elevate above sea level and create a stable working platform even in harsh marine conditions. 2. Operational Depth: Modern jack-up barges can operate at depths of up to 150 meters. This makes them ideal for a variety of offshore operations, including the installation of wind turbines, drilling, and subsea construction. 3. Deployment Speed: Jack-up barges are incredibly mobile. They can either be towed or self-propelled, allowing them to quickly mobilize and begin work in new locations, making them indispensable in urgent project scenarios. 4. Dynamic Positioning (DP2) System: Many modern jack-up barges are equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DP2) systems, which allow the vessel to maintain its position with pinpoint accuracy, often within just a few centimeters. This is crucial in rough seas and strong currents. 5. Weight and Leg Structure: The legs of a jack-up barge can reach lengths of 200 meters and weigh thousands of tons. These steel giants bear incredible loads to provide stability even in challenging open sea environments. 6. Multifunctionality: Jack-up barges aren’t only used for drilling operations. They also play a role in the installation and maintenance of offshore wind turbines, subsea cable laying, and even emergency response operations. 7. Green Future: In recent years, jack-up barges have become pivotal in the development of renewable energy, particularly in the construction of offshore wind farms. Their mobility and stability allow for the construction of high-efficiency energy infrastructure with minimal environmental impact. Jack-up barges are not just machines; they are a key element in securing the future of energy and offshore technology. Thanks to their versatility, precision, and power, they continue to lead the way in marine operations. #JackUpBarge #OffshoreEngineering #MarineTechnology #RenewableEnergy #DP2 #OffshoreOperations #WindFarms #OffshoreDrilling

🌊Project recap: InterMoor provided several pre-lay mooring systems to help secure the floating wind turbines in the fjord during the construction and commissioning phase of the Hywind Tampen project. 📗Read this case study to find out how we partnered with Equinor to moor four floating units inshore in the fjord at water depth of 80 m. https://hubs.ly/Q02D9GXz0 #renewableenergy #offshorewind #floatingwind #mooring

Imagine a future where production of all offshore wind components and pre-assembly is undertaken in ONE comprehensive port. The benefits of such an 'All-Component Offshore Wind Port' are substantial: · Elimination of intermediate transportation costs: By eradicating today’s costly intermediate transports from production site to pre-assembly port, we minimize transportation expenses.   · Reducing risks associated with transportation and logistics.   · Enhancing value for on-site manufacturers’ products: With fewer transportation links, it becomes more attractive to purchase components produced in the port, than components produced elsewhere. This pioneering 'One-Stop-Shop' production and installation for nacelles, blades, towers, and foundations is what we envision at Odense Port. If you find this interesting and want further insights, reach out to Senior Business Development Manager Morten Diederich. #offshorewind #onestopshop

//ARCADIS OST 1// At Barge Master, we're proud to have played a supporting role in Heerema Marine Contractors' recent groundbreaking project— Arcadis Ost 1, the first floating offshore wind park installation using the impressive SSCV Thialf. Our team at Barge Master contributed by delivering two motion-compensated gangways crucial for accessing the turbines. Since the main deck of the Thialf was too high for the gangways to access the TP’s, two outriggers needed to be made at the machine deck on both sides of the vessel. Our gangways, equipped with a tipladder, provided a safe and effective solution, ensuring seamless access to the narrow spaces over the turbine railings. “Barge master provided us with the unique ability to approach the WTG under any heading, allowing us to maximize the use of Thialf during the WTG installation.” Thijs Postma, Project Manager at Heerema contributes. Arcadis Ost 1 is the first wind park in the world that is installed using a purely floating installation method, called the Rotor Nacelle Assembly (NRA) method, developed by Heerema, Vestas and Parkwind. The park consists of 27 Vestas 9.5 MW turbines, located in the German part of the Baltic Sea. The park supplies enough green energy to power the equivalent of 290,000 households. It's projects like these that remind us of the importance of collaboration and innovation in our industry. #offshorewind #arcadisost #motioncompensation #downtimedoctors #offshoreenergy

🌬️ A Recap of 2023: Heavy Lift Vessel Activity in Offshore Wind! Last year witnessed a flurry of activity in the offshore wind sector, a snapshot of the action: 🗓️ Global Activity: ▪ Offshore wind installation activities spanned twelve projects across Europe, Asia, and North America. 🚢 New-Built Vessels: ▪ 2023 marked the inaugural installation of three new-built vessels: Jan De Nul Group’s Les Alizes, Seaway7’s Alfa Lift, and CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering’s Green Jade. 🏗️ Other Highlights: ▪ Seaway7 sold Seaway Yudin marking the end of the era for the vessel in offshore wind ▪ Van Oord’s Svanen is on the other hand seeing a crane upgrade to handle the next generation of monopiles ▪ Two semi-submersible crane vessels were highly active in offshore wind (Saipem 7000 and Heerema Marine Contractors' Thialf) Note: This overview focuses on heavy lift vessels involved with offshore wind installation in 2023. Durations are estimated based on AIS data, and Chinese vessels are excluded from this analysis. #OffshoreWind #FoundationInstallation #RenewableEnergy 🌊🔧

In April the offshore installation vessel Orion (DEME Group) completed the installation of 29 monopile foundations for the 15 MW turbines at Ocean Winds' Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland, despite challenging winter conditions. The project, which will produce 882 MW of energy, marks a significant milestone with advanced tools like the Quad Vibro Hammer and M90 bolting equipment. Heavy equipment used in offshore lifting operations requires delicate handling. Synthetic round slings, such as Enduro Softslings, are lightweight and significantly reduce the risk of damaging expensive tools and materials. Additionally, these slings require minimal deck space for storage and are easier for riggers to handle, which helps streamline operations where time is always a critical factor. Learn more about our heavy-duty HMPE softslings on our website https://lnkd.in/eNTX_-sF or let our product specialists advise you on technical questions and challenges. More information about the Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm project 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSV-geGn #offshorewind #moraywest #energytransition #heavylifting #liftingequipment Image source: https://lnkd.in/eBFBATzg

Fixed Platforms verses Floating Production Systems Struggling to choose the right offshore platform for your project? Fixed platforms offer stability and heavy load capacity, ideal for shallow to moderate depths but come with high costs and seabed impact. On the other hand, Floating systems provide flexibility and are perfect for deepwater locations with lower seabed disturbance, though they face stability and cost challenges. Check out our video for a detailed comparison! #oilgas #oilplatform #offshore

Heavy maintenance on floating offshore wind turbines is highly complex and presents a major challenge that must be addressed for floating projects to advance commercially. Sea Impact helps you understand the operational challenges of these maintenance campaigns and assists you in making data-driven decisions by analyzing the tow-to-port operations of projects like Kincardine and Hywind Scotland. #floatingwind