Wedoany.com Report on Mar 7th, Singapore's Seatrium Ltd. has delivered an innovative Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) to Maersk Offshore Wind. Ordered in March 2022, the vessel is planned for use at the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm off the coast of New York, USA.

The delivery was completed following the resolution of delivery disputes between Seatrium and the client, and was based on sea trials and final assessments conducted at its Tuas Boulevard shipyard. This WTIV was custom-designed and built by Seatrium for installing large offshore wind turbines. The construction process involved installing a 1900-ton main crane, performing precision lifting operations, and integrating all systems, with verification by an international classification society. The crane's hook height of 180 meters can support the installation of turbines rated above 15 megawatts.

The vessel features a feeder-vessel-based design. It uses a stabilization system to secure feeder vessels in high sea states for component transfer, extending the operational weather window, improving installation efficiency, and reducing overall costs and time. This design complies with the US Jones Act and can also be applied in other regions. The WTIV is scheduled to set sail in March 2026 to undertake its first mission at the Empire Wind project operated by Equinor, which is progressing after construction resumed.

William Gu, Executive Vice President of Seatrium Energy (Marketing), stated: "This advanced WTIV represents a significant step forward in advancing global offshore wind development. We are proud to deliver this unique vessel to our partner Maersk Offshore Wind to support wind farm development. This achievement showcases Seatrium's engineering capabilities and strengthens our role in building global offshore wind infrastructure. As renewable energy expands rapidly, we are committed to providing innovative solutions to advance the next generation of offshore wind."