"Unmatched Technological Prowess...
Aiming to Provide 'Total Solutions'"
Hanwha Ocean has successfully achieved early delivery of a large offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) ordered from the global offshore wind specialist 'Cadeler.' WTIVs are essential infrastructure for the construction, maintenance, and management of offshore wind farms.
On the 31st of last month, Hanwha Ocean delivered a WTIV measuring 148m in length and 56m in width, capable of lifting heavy loads up to 2,600 tons. This WTIV can transport and install five 15MW-class large offshore wind turbines at once and can install turbine-related equipment at depths of up to 65m. It is scheduled to begin operation at the Qinghua Offshore Wind Farm located in Taiwan. Hanwha Ocean explained that they advanced the scheduled delivery date by about a month through efficient processes.
Hanwha Ocean's large offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) under sea trial. Photo by Hanwha Ocean
Philip Levy, Head of Hanwha Ocean's Marine Division, said, "To achieve early delivery, we formed a one-team collaboration with the client from the commissioning start phase, which allowed us to simultaneously improve work efficiency and quality. This early delivery once again confirmed that Hanwha Ocean possesses outstanding technological capabilities and responsiveness in the offshore wind market."
Hanwha Ocean has successfully delivered a total of three WTIVs to date, and one additional vessel currently under construction is expected to be delivered by the end of this year. This is the largest number of WTIV orders and constructions among domestic shipbuilders.
Hanwha Ocean aims to be a 'total solution provider' covering the entire offshore wind market beyond just WTIV construction. They plan to offer comprehensive offshore wind services, including wind power project development, fabrication, transportation, installation, maintenance, and repair of substructures and offshore substations. In fact, last month, Hanwha Ocean succeeded in developing an in-house model of the sub-floating body, a key component of floating offshore wind turbines, and obtained conceptual approval from the Norwegian classification society 'DNV.'
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