Joint Venture
MPC Capital and O.S. Energy
Combining their expertise in the maritime and offshore markets MPC Capital and O.S. Energy have commissioned the construction of a first vessel at the Danish Esbjerg Shipyard and have secured the option for five further units.
Offshore services is a structural growth area in which expertise from the maritime sector can be combined with long-term experience in renewable energy projects. The demand for service vessels will increase sharply, while there is currently no comparable product on the market on the supply side.
For a wide range of operations
State of the art design
The unique design of the vessels combines a unique set of features, setting the new vessels apart from competition in their class. Based on a modular concept, that is ready for flexible changes, this position can easily be defended in future.
- Emission free and energy-efficient design which allows CO2 neutral operations and meets the highest ESG requirements
- Modular engine and power grid-setup allow simple transition to H2 as fuel
- DP2 system with additional 400 kwH (800 kwH) battery pack optimizes power supply and reduces fuel consumption and noise
- Low air draft allows operations while WTG (turbine) is operational
- Moonpool with LARS for ROVs and AUVs and an active heave compensated crane (AHC) to enable safe deployment and recovery in rough weather
- Wet lab/work shop with direct access to moonpool
Increase in offshore capacities
Offshore wind farms will make a significant contribution to the energy transition, and European countries in particular have set ambitious targets for expanding their offshore wind capacity in order to increase the share of renewable energy. The production capacity of offshore wind turbines in Europe is expected to increase by more than 20% per year until 2033.
Demand for support vessels
As a result, the demand for service vessels, which are used for analysis, construction, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning, will also increase significantly. At the same time, the regulatory and company-specific requirements for the technical and sustainability specifications of the vessels used over the 20 to 25-year life cycle of an offshore wind farm will also increase. Ships currently available are not expected to meet these requirements.
