# Offshore Wind Farm vessels **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [October 11, 2020, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082 "2020-10-11T12:11:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/21 "2021-04-13T20:40:34Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/c/dc3c249c20950c62b1b5da6173bf9ca234e5ec20.jpeg) The WIND ENTERPRISE parked in Ijmuiden-Ymond haven Photo : Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl © > **[ZITON adds new vessel to O&M fleet - ZITON](https://ziton.eu/ziton-adds-new-vessel-to-om-fleet/)** > > Offshore wind O&M specialist ZITON expands O&M fleet with the charter of ENTERPRISE on a bareboat agreement with an option to purchase ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/22 "2021-04-15T11:39:48Z")
Taiwan company Dong Feng expand fleet by purchasing Pacific Constructor: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/e/d/ed0cd12c83821869570480b0b392b641ebb380bb.jpeg) > **[Dong Fang Offshore Buys Pacific Constructor | Offshore Wind](https://www.offshorewind.biz/2021/04/13/dong-fang-offshore-buys-pacific-constructor/)** > > Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has bought the Pacific Constructor vessel from Swire Pacific Offshore to strengthen its fleet serving offshore wind. Some may remember her being in the news when working for Ocean Infinity?: > **[Pacific Constructor Highlights - Ocean Infinity](https://oceaninfinity.com/2020/12/pacific-constructor-highlights/)** > > Locating Stellar Daisy Stellar Daisy sank on 31 March 2017, transporting iron ore from Brazil to China. Tragically, 22 of the 24 crew were lost. Working from Pacific Constructor, the search operation involved the deployment of four AUVs, which, over... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/23 "2021-04-29T12:02:00Z")
> **[Acta Marine looking for offshore wind partners - Splash247](https://splash247.com/acta-marine-looking-for-offshore-wind-partners/)** > > Dutch offshore vessel owner Acta Marine and its shareholder MerweOord want to raise fresh capital from a new co-owner to support the company’s offshore wind ambitions. The plan focusses on ordering two more construction service operation vessels... Anybody with a few $Mn. to invest in a booming industry?? ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/24 "2021-04-30T12:56:38Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/7/7/77c4e6609e606048703aaf188de882be9b727359.jpeg) The WIND ORCA operating at the HornSea project Photo : Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl © “A forest of legs” ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/25 "2021-04-30T13:29:48Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/b/6bd617273d411924f52e318d9daa5f7234468c84.jpeg) Last week the JB117 successfully completed her sea trials with the recently installed DP-2 set. Being outfitted with DP-2, consisting of 4 azimuth thrusters, the JB117 can position herself without the use of anchors.Furthermore, 1 tug only is required for mobilising to the project location, where the JB117 can move and position herself autonomously at the area of operation. Above seen the JB 117 returning to Rotterdam after the seatrials Photo : Arie van Oudheusden © JB 117 was built at Batam, Indonesia in 2011: ![DSCN2444](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/f/ff7b980b9ab78c69ed61524b076e15efe23d06af.jpeg) Loaded on the HLV Tai An Kou 16. Nov. 2011 for transport to R’dam: ![DSCN2897](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/4/4/44baa041910f00de9d3e268003529a05f13787b6.jpeg) ![DSCN2895](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/6/56f76391677d07feb8857626d8b078ba3ca4bf36.jpeg) Crane block secured for the trip around Africa: ![DSCN2899](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/e/b/eb0db3a518f12d7c0b5d84393c7d3ec68761dfe9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/26 "2021-05-01T11:20:23Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/4/f/4f2fcd42aa732eceb9045bf9c218aed20a6cb59d.jpeg) The 2020 build Heavy Load Carrier, BRAVE WIND passing Port Mulgrave off the North Yorkshire Coat on course from Portsmouth to Teesport. Photo : Alastair Smith Port Mulgrave © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/27 "2021-05-04T20:59:52Z")
> **[Northern Offshore boosts offshore wind fleet with Wilson Offshore quartet -...](https://splash247.com/northern-offshore-boosts-offshore-wind-fleet-with-wilson-offshore-quartet/)** > > CTV operator Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) is increasing its offshore wind offering with larger offshore supply vessels by taking over full technical and commercial management of four Wilson Offshore vessels in Q3 2021. The four vessels , Wilson... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/28 "2021-05-07T14:23:14Z")
> **[Island Offshore awarded offshore wind contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/island-offshore-awarded-offshore-wind-contract/)** > > Norway’s Island Offshore has secured an contract for the 2018-built walk-to-work vessel to work on Vattenfall-operated DanTysk and Sandbank offshore wind farms. The firm contract is for four months plus options, securing work for the vessel at least... DEME’s first Service Operation Vessel (SOV) is seen putting in a great performance at her sea trials. The DP2, twin-hulled SOV ‘GROENEWIND’ improves safety, comfort and workability for offshore wind farm maintenance. The 60 m vessel is equipped with a motion compensated gangway for the safe transfer of the technicians to the turbines, even in significant wave heights. ‘GROENEWIND’ has already been signed up for a multi-year contract with Siemens Gamesa, whereby the SOV will be deployed for the maintenance of SeaMade offshore wind farm in Belgium. Thank you to captain Youri Sioen for sharing the photo! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/7/f/7f948a87787125cf5beeff3634c975cc9d934f20.jpeg) PS\> It does not say WHICH Significant wave height (??) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/29 "2021-05-09T12:46:56Z")
The new cable layer Nexans Aurora is soon ready for delivery from Ulstein: > **[A sunny ride on the ‘Nexans Aurora’ sea trial - Ulstein](https://ulstein.com/news/a-sunny-ride-on-the-nexans-aurora-sea-trial)** > > Snow-covered mountain tops, green hillsides and a bright sun on a blue sky make a perfect frame for the lady in red, the CLV vessel ‘Nexans Aurora’, on her sea trial. A sunny mood also characterizes the atmosphere on board the vessel. Come for ride during sea trial in Storfjorden: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/4/f4d0f46cff4800827a3719d44bf2818eacf4aed5.jpeg "The CLV vessel Nexans Aurora on sea trial") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmJPDuajHHs) PS\> She is still out there doing trials. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/30 "2021-05-16T12:19:03Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/6/f670a755540fcedebdb9060fabad4e78c6d36f7e.jpeg) Sunrise over the Baltic on board WTIV VOLE AU VENT. Only a few more trips remaining before project completion. Photo : Remy Fleury © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/31 "2021-05-19T11:22:06Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/b/0/b04b1105ff1e22483fa03370d58d580c2073a135.jpeg) All hands on deck! ⚓ Do you see the huge orange tower on flexible fallpipe vessel BRAVENES ? Inside is a fully automated system designed for the highly accurate installation of rock in order to protect offshore infrastructure. The tower can be skidded over the side of the vessel, allowing the installation of rock very close to offshore structures, both for the wind and oil & gas industries in various water depths. Following the success of several tests carried out earlier this year, the system is now ready to use. That’s Marine ingenuity! ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/32 "2021-05-22T10:31:13Z")
ROTRA VENTE ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/a/da4eb520b69f3e70d9aafba288c1459a162817db.jpeg) The ROTRA VENTE inbound for Amsterdam Photo : Lourens Visser [www.navcom.org](http://www.navcom.org) © > **[Rotra Vente - Shipping Today & Yesterday Magazine](https://www.shippingtandy.com/features/rotra-vente/)** > > The shipping industry has faced many challenges in recent years with Owners and Operators frequently looking to employ their vessels in a manner for which they were not originally intended when the primary source of employment suffers a downturn... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/33 "2021-05-24T15:54:58Z")
Bridge at each end??: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/0/30e37371d77655bd6721cdfe84a6c72320a23003.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/8/281479780baacbc4be73195e96a237c9d93aaea2.jpeg) PS\> She is still at Ulstein yard. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/34 "2021-05-26T11:50:23Z")
Nice neighbourhood: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/6/c6e329b3ea2b7c3e62c0c0e596484b2a07374e47.jpeg) The SEA CHALLENGER alongside Siemens wind turbine factory, Kingston Upon Hull, ready for load out Photo : Mark Christopher Adams © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/35 "2021-05-28T15:08:52Z")
Now even large Floatel find work in the Offshore Wind industry: > **[Floatel International scores first offshore wind contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/floatel-international-scores-first-offshore-wind-contract/#respond)** > > Offshore accommodation provider Floatel International has been awarded its first offshore wind farm contract.  The company will support Denmark’s Ørsted in constructing its Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms, located some 35-60 km... [http://www.floatel.se/fleet/floatel-triumph](http://www.floatel.se/fleet/floatel-triumph) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/36 "2021-06-01T09:46:24Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/b/5b50dd1491eae5cef02ab7b8b623e72ad46b3b06.jpeg) > **[Gondan launches wind service vessel to Edda](https://www.offshore-mag.com/vessels/article/14204185/gondan-shipyard-launches-offshore-wind-commissioning-service-operation-vessel-to-edda-wind)** > > Gondan Shipyard has launched a new commissioning service operation vessel built for Norwegian shipowner Edda Wind. > [@](#): > > Edda Breeze was designed by Salt Ship Design, and is prepared for the installation of zero-emission hydrogen technology for the propulsion systems, thanks to funding from Norwegian government enterprise Enova SF… Three sister ships to follow: > **[Edda Wind secures long term contracts for two offshore wind vessels - Østensjø](https://ostensjo.no/edda-wind-secures-long-term-contracts-for-two-offshore-wind-vessels/)** > > Edda Wind, the offshore wind segment of the Østensjø Group, has signed long term time charter agreements with MHI Vestas and Ocean Breeze Energy respectively for two of the four offshore wind vessels ordered from Spanish yards. The vessels will be... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/37 "2021-06-10T09:13:56Z")
Design for a Jones Act compliant vessel to meet the future requirements of the US Offshore Wind industry: [https://www.vesselfinder.com/images/media/20210610/53661-0e01158a339f01008ca185f9f142e001.jpg(image larger than 4096KB)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/images/media/20210610/53661-0e01158a339f01008ca185f9f142e001.jpg) > **[Green Shipping Line Announces Jones Act Partnership Agreement With European...](https://www.vesselfinder.com/news/21077-Green-Shipping-Line-Announces-Jones-Act-Partnership-Agreement-With-European-Engineer-DEKC-Maritime)** > > GSL’s Eleanor Class Multi-Purpose Cargo Vessel Will Be First of Its Kind in the United States, Bringing New Game-Changing ... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/38 "2021-06-11T21:31:37Z")
> **[Kongsberg Maritime wins design and equipment contract for Awind CSOV newbuilds...](https://splash247.com/kongsberg-maritime-wins-design-and-equipment-contract-for-awind-csov-newbuilds/)** > > Kongsberg Maritime has secured NOK250m in contracts with China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI) to design and equip two construction service operation vessels (CSOV) for the Norway-based shipowner Awind. The new CSOVs will be built to Kongsberg... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2021, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/39 "2021-06-15T19:44:34Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/1/91562fdb57dc75cc829be6e39ab57fd8bb6a0f09.jpeg) “Wind of Change” Wind farm support vessel. Photo: Cemre Shipyard > **[NB0057 WIND OF CHANGE - Cemre Shipyard](https://www.cemreshipyard.com/en/references/nb0057-wind-of-change)** > > As the first hybrid battery DC network DPII SOV for wind farm maintenance ever built with innovative and pioneer solutions onboard, Wind of Change will serve in the Borku... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/40 "2021-06-20T21:22:04Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/6/367e290af8b9f574d3f308ec7169bd1b2284ed61.jpeg) The GROENEWIND arriving in Gibraltar Photo : Francis Ferro © > **[DEME Offshore takes delivery of first-ever SOV - Ocean Energy Resources](https://ocean-energyresources.com/2021/06/08/deme-offshore-takes-delivery-of-first-ever-sov/)** > > According to a post on LinkedIn, Cemre Shipyard in Yalova, Turkey, has recently officially delivered the service operations vessel (SOV) Groene Wind to DEME Offshore. Not all plain sailing: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/e/ce264d8237c3c594d3b7447c2aa796118bcbf1df.jpeg) Ailes Marines, the developer of the Saint-Brieuc OWF, has informed that Van Oord’s installation vessel AEOLUS is currently stood down at the site following an issue with the drilling rig guidance systems. An offshore inspection is currently underway, after which the AEOLUS will return to its homeport to perform a full technical check. According to a spokesman of Ailes Marine the problem is reportedly caused by a hydraulic fluid leak which occurred during the second series of borehole drilling at the site. Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel AEOLUS started installing the first pin piles for the project’s 62 jacket foundations on 3 May, using the port of Cherbourg as the pin pile marshalling port. Aeolus was upgraded and an extensive spread of project-specific installation equipment was placed on deck before the installation work started on Saint-Brieuc, Van Oord said at the time. Source : Ocean Energy Resources [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082.md?page=3)