– Maersk Supply Service is developing a new vessel concept to increase efficiency in offshore wind installation.
– The new vessel will be 30% more efficient than conventional methods and targeted for the US offshore wind industry.
– Maersk Supply Service is also focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in its maritime workforce.
Maersk Supply Service, a Danish firm, is introducing a new concept to address the shortage of working vessels in the global offshore wind industry, which is causing a slowdown in offshore wind development. Their solution involves deploying purpose-built systems to install wind turbines more quickly, with a focus on the US wind industry.
The new vessel, called the “next-generation Wind Installation Vessel,” will be stationed at wind farm construction sites 24/7 while additional components are brought in by other purpose-built vessels. Maersk aims to make offshore wind construction 30% more efficient with this new system.
Despite challenges in the US offshore wind industry, Maersk is optimistic about the potential for growth, with plans to field two tugs and two barges for its new system in the US by 2026. They are also addressing issues such as maritime workforce shortages and the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the industry.
Maersk’s innovative approach to offshore wind installation and commitment to DEI in the maritime workforce reflect a forward-thinking mindset that aims to accelerate the growth of the renewable energy sector. With the US offshore wind industry back on track, Maersk’s new vessel system could play a significant role in furthering offshore wind development in the country.