# Worldwide opportunities in Offshore Wind **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [November 1, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224 "2019-11-01T20:58:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [November 1, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/1 "2019-11-01T20:58:33Z")
The rapid development of offshore wind farms around the world opens new opportunities for companies and vessels normally engaged in the offshore oil & gas industry: > **[Subsea 7 awarded two contracts -](https://splash247.com/subsea-7-awarded-two-contracts/)** > > Norwegian offshore service provider Subsea 7 has secured two separate contracts from Jan de Nul and One Subsea. The Jan de Nul contract is for the transportation, pre-piling and installation of 47 jacket foundations for wind turbines in the Formosa 2... China is the next big market as there are more wind farms under construction and planning then anywhere else in the world: [https://www.windpoweroffshore.com/china](https://www.windpoweroffshore.com/china) ---
**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 14, 2020, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/2 "2020-04-14T09:01:42Z")
NZ may be the next to receive offshore windmills in it’s waters: > **[Promising Offshore Wind Potential Identified in New Zealand](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/promising-offshore-wind-potential-identified-in-new-zealand)** > > New Zealand regional development agency Venture Taranaki has released a discussion paper which highl... Floating windmills in deeper and o\more windy areas in the south to follow? ---
**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, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/3 "2020-06-01T14:34:07Z")
Cross over from offshore oil & gas to offshore wind industry is happening worldwide: > **[Eversendai awarded offshore wind contracts by Petrofac -](https://splash247.com/eversendai-awarded-offshore-wind-contracts-by-petrofac/)** > > Malaysian offshore service provider Eversendai Offshore has secured two offshore wind renewable energy projects from Petrofac. The first project is to fabricate and construct an offshore wind substation platform topside, jacket & piles for an... Opportunities abound for those who have the skills and the will to try their hands at something new and with a future. ---
**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 3, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/4 "2020-06-03T16:28:22Z")
The Russians are preparing for the opportunities that is opening in the worldwide offshore wind market: [https://portnews.ru/news/296582/](https://portnews.ru/news/296582/) ---
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/5 "2020-06-03T18:09:51Z")
Maybe not best to be first in new tech (you will get cloned and copied), but last is much worse. ---
**Author:** ![Tugboater203](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/tugboater203/32/14108_2.png) [@Tugboater203](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Tugboater203)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/6 "2020-06-04T14:31:10Z")
What skill sets make boat personnel more valuable for wind? ---
**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 4, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/7 "2020-06-04T16:12:16Z")
Depends on what department you belong to. For Engine room personnel it would be qualifications and experience from diesel/electric and hybrid propulsion, since most of the wind support vessels, now and in the near future, is/will be of that type. For bridge (Wheelhouse) personnel DP certification and experience is required. (Most SOVs are DPII or III) For Deck crew it would be to have some additional qualifications to AB, like Crane Operator, Rigging and Slinging Certificate, FRC and/or HLO Certificate etc. But for ALL and most of all, the ability to adjust to a different type of work environment and willingness and ability to learn as the jobs and technology change over time. ---
**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, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/9 "2020-06-15T11:06:25Z")
China is fairly new to Offshore Wind, but they are getting ready for a rapid development, domestically and around the world. The first Wind Farm Installation vessel to be Chinese built for Chinese owners has been ordered: > **[Shanghai Bestway secures major jackup rig order during restructuring -](https://splash247.com/shanghai-bestway-secures-major-jackup-rig-order-during-restructuring/)** > > Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design has announced that its subsidiary yard Dajin Heavy Industry has secured a newbuild order from Shanghai Jiupu Marine Technology for the construction of a jackup rig. The rig will be used for operations at... ---
**Author:** ![spork](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@spork](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spork)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/10 "2020-07-17T14:52:25Z")
> **[Billionaire Reshapes Oil Empire](https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/billionaire_reshapes_oil_empire-17-jul-2020-162752-article/)** > > Billionaire Kjell Inge Rokke is transforming the structure of his business empire. ---
**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:** [July 17, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/11 "2020-07-17T17:18:09Z")
Not bad for a fisherman with learning disability and very little formal education: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kjell\_Inge\_Røkke#:~:text=Kjell%20Inge%20Røkke%20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kjell_Inge_R%C3%B8kke#:~:text=Kjell%20Inge%20R%C3%B8kke%20)(born%2025,a%20leading%20worldwide%20fisheries%20business. His first job was as a greaser on the Factory Trawler Labrador: But moved to USA in 1979 to work on trawlers in Alaska, eventually buying his first 69’ trawler in 1986. He saw opportunities in the Pollock fishery in the Berings Sea He got support from Norwegian and Japanese interests to introduce modern Factory Trawlers with facilities to produce Surimi for the Japanese market on board. The trawler Labrador: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/2X/a/a4c0ae9ab3f7f5e76f1d0c85ab501e7fe22cbb8c.png) Blt 1974. ---
**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:** [July 28, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/12 "2020-07-28T11:19:21Z")
The Japanese jumped on the band wagon early by investing in European offshore wind companie, gaining knowledge and technology. Now they bring that experience home to develop Offshore Wind Farm in home waters and participating elsewhere: > **[Japan's influence in European offshore wind starts to bear fruit back home](https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/japan-s-influence-in-european-offshore-wind-starts-to-bear-fruit-back-home-59479861)** > > The start of construction on Japan's first large-scale offshore wind farm earlier this year built upon the lessons of nearly a decade of strategic investment by Japanese firms in the European market. ---
**Author:** ![spork](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@spork](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spork)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/13 "2020-07-28T12:58:23Z")
That’s an interesting graph, even though the global population is surging and becoming more developed oil demand is predicted to stay about the same at best, perhaps even decline a lot if Paris Agreement is met. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/7/57c47044718983bd2b90dc5cb83e75b1009c2a35.png) ---
**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:** [August 2, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/14 "2020-08-02T14:51:23Z")
More, larger and more sophisticated vessels are needed to meet the demand of the worldwide offshore wind market. Yet another large Cable Layer is coming from Vard Brattvåg in mid-2021: [https://www.offshorewind.biz/2020/07/29/clv-leonardo-da-vinci-launched-final-outfitting-in-norway-upcoming/#:~:text=CLV%20Leonardo%20Da%20Vinci%20Launched%2C%20Final%20Outfitting%20in%20Norway%20Upcoming,-July%2029%2C%202020&text=The%20hull%20of%20Prysmian’s%20new,media%20post%20on%2028%20July](https://www.offshorewind.biz/2020/07/29/clv-leonardo-da-vinci-launched-final-outfitting-in-norway-upcoming/#:~:text=CLV%20Leonardo%20Da%20Vinci%20Launched%2C%20Final%20Outfitting%20in%20Norway%20Upcoming,-July%2029%2C%202020&text=The%20hull%20of%20Prysmian's%20new,media%20post%20on%2028%20July). New Construction Vessels that can handle the new large wind turbines that is being introduced is also needed: [https://www.oht.no/oht-enters-turbine-installation-market/](https://www.oht.no/oht-enters-turbine-installation-market/) But is is not only larger and different types of vessels that is needed, The same goes for equipment to go with it: [https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/specially-designed-trencher-can-bury-cables-to-a-depth-of-5-m-60422#:~:text=A%20uniquely%20capable%20trencher%20developed,a%20depth%20of%205%20m](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/specially-designed-trencher-can-bury-cables-to-a-depth-of-5-m-60422#:~:text=A%20uniquely%20capable%20trencher%20developed,a%20depth%20of%205%20m). Vessels to handle this new big equipment is also needed. The Boka Falcon has been equipped with a 250 m.t. SWL A-Frame to handle the trencher: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/8/188015b8cd096a810e936a08f419a6f036f1e412.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![spork](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@spork](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spork)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/15 "2020-08-03T12:52:52Z")
> **[ABS Class for First Taiwan-built Offshore Installation Vessel](https://www.oedigital.com/news/480630-abs-class-for-first-taiwan-built-offshore-installation-vessel)** > > Marine classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) will provide classification services to the first floating heavy… ---
**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:** [August 3, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/16 "2020-08-03T13:13:10Z")
The demand for new equipment, able to meet ever more stringent requirements, are being met by manufacturers and owners hungry for business: > **[Safeway unveils new gangway designed for growing SOV market](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/safeway-unveils-new-gangway-designed-for-growing-sov-market-60444)** > > New walk-to-work system combines popular features of company’s existing products with enhanced capabilities sought by turbine companies and vessel owners The market is also expanding to new parts of the world: [https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1690728/mhi-cip-first-target-offshore-wind-off-hokkaido#:~:text=Mitsubishi%20Heavy%20Industries%20(MHI)%20and,Japan’s%20northernmost%20island%20of%20Hokkaido](https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1690728/mhi-cip-first-target-offshore-wind-off-hokkaido#:~:text=Mitsubishi%20Heavy%20Industries%20(MHI)%20and,Japan's%20northernmost%20island%20of%20Hokkaido). ---
**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:** [August 6, 2020, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/17 "2020-08-06T09:34:44Z")
Belgian contractor Jan de Nul has completed laying the cables that connect the Changhua TPC to the grid in Taiwan: > **[Jan De Nul connects subsea export cables to TPC Changhua OWF grid in Taiwan](https://nauticuslive.com/post/1551/jan-de-nul-connects-subsea-export-cables-to-tpc-changhua-owf-grid-in-taiwan)** > > Luxembourg based company 'Jan De Nul Group' has completed the installation of four medium-voltage export cables connecting the offshore wind farm to the shore While Dutch shipping company Jumbo Offshore has prepared their DP2 HLV Jumbo Javelin to perform transport and installation of wind turbines for the Yunlin Offshore Wind farm, also in Taiwan: [https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/solis-marine-supports-mobilisation-of-offshore-installation-vessel-jumbo-javelin-in-singapore/](https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/solis-marine-supports-mobilisation-of-offshore-installation-vessel-jumbo-javelin-in-singapore/) ---
**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:** [August 8, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/18 "2020-08-08T12:03:55Z")
Van Ord secure one more contract for offshore wind farm installation. This time in home waters: > **[Van Oord awarded Hollandse Kust offshore wind farm contract - Splash 247](https://splash247.com/van-oord-awarded-hollandse-kust-offshore-wind-farm-contract/)** > > Dutch offshore wind and dredging specialist Van Oord has been awarded a contract by CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, for the Hollandse Kust (noord) offshore wind farm. Hollandse Kust (noord) will have an installed capacity of... ---
**Author:** ![tengineer1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@tengineer1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tengineer1)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/19 "2020-08-08T16:47:14Z")
Shell and Eneco combining in a joint venture in wind is interesting. BP is also concentrating more on alternative energy and divesting some fossil assets in order to do so. Embracing the future of energy is admirable but I wonder what, if any, lock they have on the technology or location of the wind farms? If any corporate entity can make a wind OPEC those guys will figure out a way to do it. 🙂 ---
**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:** [August 8, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/20 "2020-08-08T20:15:22Z")
BP change their slogan to “Beyond Petroleum” many years ago to show their new emphasize on renewable energy. They may not have been too persistent, but are now back on track(??): > **[After Abandoned ‘Beyond Petroleum’ Re-brand, BP’s New Renewables Push Has Teeth](https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottcarpenter/2020/08/04/bps-new-renewables-push-redolent-of-abandoned-beyond-petroleum-rebrand/#1d09d8841ceb)** > > Oil giant BP's new pledges — including cutting its oil and gas production 40% by 2030 — are bigger and more specific than commitments it made in 2001. The Danish Oil & Gas Company (DONG) has sold out of Oil and Gas and is now only in renewable energy under it’s new name Ørsted: [https://orsted.com/en/about-us](https://orsted.com/en/about-us) The Norwegian state oil company Statoil (Now Equinor) is also heavily into offshore wind power, incl. floating windmills: > **[Floating offshore wind in Equinor - equinor.com](https://www.equinor.com/en/what-we-do/floating-wind.html)** > > Learn more about floating wind, Equinor's floating offshore wind technology, the advantages of Hywind, the market outlook for floating wind and our projects. Both companies are actively participating in the US offshore wind 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:** [August 9, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224/21 "2020-08-09T16:42:04Z")
Another Offshore wind project has started operation in Europe: [https://mhivestasoffshore.com/first-power-achieved-at-blauwwind-project/](https://mhivestasoffshore.com/first-power-achieved-at-blauwwind-project/) More coming on line in the near future. Even more under construction or being planned. Get the full worldwide picture: [https://www.4coffshore.com/windfarms/](https://www.4coffshore.com/windfarms/) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/worldwide-opportunities-in-offshore-wind/53224.md?page=2)