Windcat, Europe’s leading offshore personnel transfer provider, has entrusted Anglo-Eastern with the technical and crew management of its first Elevation series hydrogen CSOV. This agreement marks a significant step forward in both companies’ strategy in the offshore renewable energy sector. marine renewable energy.
As part of the CMB.TECH group, Windcat has commissioned six CSOVs in collaboration with Damen Shipyards. These vessels, designed to stay on offshore wind farms for up to 30 days, provide high quality maintenance materials and accommodation for up to 90 technicians.
[post_relacionado]Windcat’s CSOVs will be powered by hydrogen, which significantly reduces emissions, aligning with the company’s commitment to the decarbonization of the maritime sector.
Characteristics and operation of hydrogen CSOVs
The first CSOV will be operational in 2025, and its technical its technical management will be carried out by Anglo-Eastern, a company with extensive experience in fleet management and technical consulting in offshore operations.a company with extensive experience in fleet management and technical consultancy in offshore operations. The collaboration between Windcat and Anglo-Eastern was formally consolidated on July 19 in Hong Kong, underlining the mutual trust and shared vision towards a more sustainable future.
These 87-meter-long, 20-meter-wide vessels, which will be built at the Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam, incorporate advanced technologies such as dual-fuel hydrogen engines and motion-compensated gangways, ensuring greater operational efficiency. In addition, they will be equipped with STARLINK-compatible connectivity systems, offering technicians a comfortable and technologically advanced environment during their offshore missions..
Key partnership between Windcat and Anglo-Eastern
We are grateful for the trust that Windcat has placed in us to be part of this innovative project that represents the next generation of hydrogen-powered offshore vessels.
Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern, commented.
For his part, Willem Van Der Wel, CEO of Windcat, highlighted that the partnership with Anglo-Eastern is a key step in expanding its horizons and continuing to offer unparalleled services and innovations in the offshore sector.
This alliance reflects a shared commitment to move towards more environmentally responsible maritime solutions, placing Windcat and Anglo-Eastern at the forefront of maritime technologies and clean energy.
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