OSSV

New generation of service vessels for offshore wind farms

The investment and asset manager MPC Capital and offshore specialist O.S. Energy have partnered to build a fleet of next-generation offshore service vessels. These purpose-built Offshore Survey and Service Vessels (“OSSV”) will be used primarily in offshore wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas and will set new standards in versatility, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The modern design makes them suitable for a wide range of services such as subsea inspections, environmental and seabed surveys and supply of equipment.

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.

Together with Esbjerg Shipyard, OSK Design and industry partners, O.S. Energy and MPC Capital have developed a tailor-made design that reflects the future requirements of the offshore wind industry.

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

Wide range of deployment options

The vessels can easily be fitted for a wide range of applications during the full lifecycle of offshore wind farms, environmental research and protection but also in support of maintenance and decommissioning of conventional offshore assets.

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.

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