Cable vessel shortage and aging fleet in submarine cable industry
Vessels - an indispensable part of every offshore energy project - are integrating novel, more environmentally friendly innovations to cater to the rising need for emission reduction initiatives. According to recent news, the industry is facing a shortage of cable vessels. New builds or vessel conversions - which is the way to go?
Ulstein Design & Solutions has secured a contract with Singapore-based Megamas Resources to deliver the conceptual design of a fuel-efficient cable laying and repair vessel.
The decision was taken in view of the shortage of cable vessels, as well as an aging fleet in the submarine cable industry, the company reported.
Allseas has inaugurated its new barge for shallow water offshore construction activities in Singapore, following upgrading activities.
Sandpiper?is a flat-bottom, anchored barge that the company purchased last year and upgraded in 2022/23 for pipelaying activities.
Speaking about vessel conversion, Wagenborg Offshore has taken into service a subsea support vessel following the conversion from a platform supply vessel (PSV).
The vessel is custom-made and specialized to support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the southern North Sea.
Ocean Infinity has taken delivery of its sixth out of eight new high-tech, low-emission Armada vessels.
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The vessels are prepared for green?ammonia as a fuel?with fuel cell and battery technology and are designed for an ultra-low carbon footprint, and will be equipped with the latest technology in marine robotics, including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated surface vessels.
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Director of Strategy & Marketing @ Maritime Developments Limited | CIM MCIM Member
1 年Agree with others, the answer is: both. CLVs will make long-length installations - such as export cables - more efficient, minimising mid-line connections that are time-consuming and may affect quality of transmission; but (global shortages aside!) they might not be the most cost-efficient approach for shorter lengths, like?inter-arrays - particularly with weather impacts on ops and schedules. Portable flex-lay technology (like that of Maritime Developments Limited) is so well proven in safe handling of cables that it can enable bare deck vessels - and, what’s important, vessels available locally, helping to reduce emissions associated with bringing tonnage from overseas…
Energy Engineering Capability Specialist and Researcher
1 年I think the answer is Build and Convert. Lack of many types of vessels is being flagged as a key supply chain pinch point for Offshore Wind.
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1 年Goooood !