Dutch Offshore Wind
Innovation Guide
Your guide to Dutch offshore wind policy,
technologies and innovations
Issue 2024

Dutch Offshore Wind
Innovation Guide
Your guide to Dutch offshore wind policy,
technologies and innovations
Issue 2024

IndexContents

1. Harnessing the wind
1.1 Global overview: offshore wind development
1.2 Europe’s policy on offshore wind
1.3 Offshore wind policy development in the Netherlands
1.4 Roadmap 2023 results
1.5 Roadmap 2023: a kickstarter for energy transition
1.6 Current Roadmap 2030
1.7 Upcoming tender: IJmuiden Ver offshore wind farm sites (4 GW)

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2. Wind & water works
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 n experienced Dutch supply chain
2.2 One-stop information Portal
2.3 F ounding fathers of wind & water works
2.4 I ntroduction to the next chapters

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3.	Feasibility, design & development
3.1 D evelopment and project management
3.2 E
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3.3 Ecological surveys
3.4 Site investigations

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4.	Construction & Engineering
4.1 T urbine component supply, engineering
4.2 Turbine foundation supply
4.3 Sealing, corrosion protection
4.4 Subsea cables
4.5 Substations and foundations

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5.1 T urbine and foundation installation
5.2 Substation installation
5.3 Cable laying
5.4 Installation tools
5.5 V essel design, ship building, deck equipment

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6.	Operations & Maintenance
6.1 Operations
6.2 Maintenance
6.3 Inspections, repairs
6.4 Port development, logistics

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7.	Dutch offshore wind innovators
7.1 Dutch R&D actors
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7.3 L ow cost monopile installation
7.4 Balance of Plant innovations
7.5 Floating wind innovations
7.6 Offshore solar innovations

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8.	Offshore wind to hydrogen innovators
8.1 Frontrunner in offshore hydrogen production
8.2 Onshore versus offshore electrolysis
8.3 Onshore hydrogen production from offshore wind
8.4 Hydrogen production at sea

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9.	Wind & water works business partners
9.1 Wind farm development
9.2 Wind Turbines
9.3 Foundations
9.4 Substations, subsea cables
9.5 Transport and Installation
9.6 Operations & Maintenance

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The Netherlands Enterprise Agency developed this offshore wind policy and industry manual, commissioned by the Ministry ofForeign Affairs and International Trade, as a deliverable of the International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP) on export promotionin the renewables energy sector.
This document has been produced for information purposes only and is not intended to replace any legal or formally communicatedrules, regulations or requirements.

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in offshore windThanks to rapid technological advances which have greatly reduced costs, offshore wind has
become a mainstream source of renewable energy around the world. In a growing number ofcountries, offshore wind has become a key element of national plans to reduce the carbon intensityof their energy supplies at a competitive price.
Experience in the Netherlands has shown that governments need to be proactive in order tosuccessfully achieve affordable, large-scale offshore wind capacity, and reap the socioeconomic
benefits this industry offers. Thanks to clear policy and continuous innovation, the cost of offshore
wind power in the Netherlands has fallen to the point where zero-subsidy bids are now submitted
in competitive tenders.
Experiences with the Dutch policy framework and accumulated sector expertise is worth sharing
internationally, especially in order to multiply the effects of international know-how in developing
new offshore wind markets. It is therefore my pleasure to present you with the 2024 edition of the
Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guide.
In this annual flagship publication, the public-private partners in the wind & water works campaign
provide you with comprehensive overviews of the Dutch regulatory framework and Dutch supply
industries for offshore wind. The guide also highlights Dutch breakthrough innovations in offshore
wind technologies and offshore wind-to-hydrogen development. The guide also includes press
articles showcasing recent export successes of Dutch companies.
Last but not least, I am proud to recommend the wind & water works partners. All have their own
unique expertise and experience, and are keen to help solve the challenges of the offshore energy
transition. You will find their contact details in the business directory of this guide.
I hope the guide will prove valuable for other governments building their offshore wind sectors,
as well as for international developers and businesses looking to identify new cost-reducing
technologies and services in offshore wind.

Wampie Libon
Director International Enterprise Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

More info on:
www.windandwaterworks.com

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1. Harnessing the wind
The Paris Climate Change Agreement, to which all countries in
the world are signatories, seeks to maintain global warming at
well below 2°C, and much closer to 1.5°C, above pre-industrial
levels. To achieve this ambition, a vast expansion of renewableenergy deployment is required on a global scale.
Offshore wind will become the main renewable energy source(RES) that is commercially deployable with vast untapped
potential in the world’s seas. Offshore wind has a higher
capacity and more consistent output than any other variable
RES, with the International Energy Agency describing it asa unique ‘variable baseload’ technology that could help to
integrate the decarbonised energy systems of the future.
Governments around the world recognise the role offshore windtechnology can play in kick-starting post-COVID economic
recovery through large-scale investment, creating jobs andbringing economic development to coastal communities.

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1.1 Global overview:
offshore wind development

1.2 Europe’s policy
on offshore wind

As countries in coastal regions continue to utilise theiroffshore wind potential, the Global Wind Energy Council(GWEC) saw the offshore wind market enjoying its second
best ever year in 2022. According to its Global Offshore
Wind Report 2023, a total of 8.8 GW of new installations
were added to global offshore wind capacity, bringing
cumulative capacity to 64.3 GW.

EU Fit-for-55 (2021)
To keep pace with the ambitions of the Paris Climate
Change Agreement, the EU’s Fit-for-55 package aims to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030,
compared to 1990 levels. Under this strategy, offshore
wind will become the number one source of electricity inthe EU, taking optimal advantage of the potential in Europe’s
seas – from the North Sea and Baltic to the Black Sea,
and from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.

Asia-Pacific (APAC)
China continues to lead global offshore wind development,
although its new installations dropped to 5 GW in 2022 from
21 GW in 2021 – a record year driven by the end of the feed-in
tariff. Still, China’s top position in annual new offshore
wind installations will likely continue in 2023 too, as China
is also leading in projects currently under construction.
Two other markets reported new offshore wind installationsin APAC last year: Taiwan (approx. 1 GW) and Japan (84 MW),reaching a total installed offshore wind capacity of 34 GW
in the APAC region by the end of 2022.
EuropeEurope connected the remaining 2.5 GW of capacity in
2022, with France and Italy each commissioning their firstcommercial offshore wind projects. Despite the rate of
installations last year being the lowest since 2016, Europe’s
total offshore wind capacity reached 30 GW by end 2022,
16 GW of which is from EU countries and 14 GW is fromthe UK, according to GWEC.
United States
In the United States, no offshore projects were built in
2021. However, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is set toturbocharge the US wind sector. It is not only the single
largest investment in renewable power in the history of theUnited States, but simply the largest investment in climate
action the world has ever seen, according to GWEC.

8EU Offshore Renewable Strategy
The EU’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, issued
in November 2020, sets out the goals of reaching at least
60 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and 300 GW
by 2050. According to WindEurope these goals imply amassive scale of change for the sector at an unprecedented
speed, as the EU’s offshore wind capacity was only 16 GW
by end 2022. To meet such ambitious targets, the EU andmember states will have to facilitate cross-border marine
spatial planning, grid infrastructure development and, last
but not least, both good permitting and Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA) practices.
REPowerEU (2022)
In an effort to strengthen Europe’s energy security andcut its reliance on Russian fossil fuels well before 2030,
the EU launched the REPowerEU action plan in May 2022.
For offshore wind, the EU called for an additional 30 GW
of offshore wind energy by 2030. This target comes on topof the previous targets for offshore wind (60 GW by 2030)
already established in the Offshore Renewable Energy
Strategy. The current target in the EU’s Offshore Wind
Energy Strategy is ow 90 GW by 2030 and 300 GW by 2050.
Together with the UK and Norway, the EU could have up to
450 GW of offshore wind in operation by 2050.
Esbjerg Declaration (2022)
In response to the REPowerEU call, Belgium, Denmark,Germany and the Netherlands committed in May 2022, inthe Esbjerg Declaration, to a joint offshore wind target ofreaching at least 65 GW of generation capacity installedby 2030 and 150 GW by 2050. With this 150 GW pledge for2050, the four EU member states have a joint target ofhalf of the 300 GW total EU capacity aimed for by that time
under the EU Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, issued
in November 2020. The four countries have also signed
a declaration on realising and advancing plans for energy
islands in the North Sea, with one of the first steps being
expanding the world’s first energy island to its maximum
potential capacity of 10 GW by 2040 at the latest.

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation GuideDublin Declaration (2022)
In September 2022, the members of the North Seas Energy
Cooperation (NSEC) – Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany,
Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden –and the European Commission agreed in Dublin to reach atleast 260 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050. The NSEC
members have also agreed expansion targets for the North
Sea region of 76 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 193 GW
by 2040. Although non-binding, this agreement stresses
the willingness to operate as a collective to achieve morethan 85 per cent of the EU-wide ambition of reaching 300 GW
by 2050. To realise this ambition, the NSEC members willclosely cooperate on a better coordination of area andnetwork planning, a closely linked (hybrid) offshore networkand – last but not least – accelerated approval procedures
at national and EU level.
As already mentioned, these European ambitions imply amassive change of scale for the sector at an unprecedented
speed. By the end of 2022, total offshore wind installedcapacity in the EU was just 16 GW and only 1 GW of offshore
wind capacity was added to the total last year. To compare,the EU needs to build on average 31 GW a year to 2030 tomeet the REPowerEU renewable energy goals.

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Ostend Declaration (2023)
In April 2023, the ‘Esbjerg’ coalition was joined by fiveother countries, namely France, Ireland, Luxembourg,
Norway and the United Kingdom. Building on the Esbjerg
declaration, the now expanded coalition of nine countries
co-signed the new Ostend Declaration, raising the combined
target to 120 GW offshore wind by 2030 in the North Sea
and at least 300 GW by 2050.
LionLink
Also in April 2023, Dutch transmission system operator
TenneT and UK’s National Grid kicked-off the international
development of an integrated North Sea electricity grid.
They announced a first-of-its-kind cross-border electricity
link connected to an offshore wind farm. The so-called
LionLink, a multi-purpose interconnector, will connecta Dutch 2 GW offshore wind farm to both countries via subsea
interconnectors, also boosting energy security and energy
independence in Europe. So in case there is a surplus ofwind generated electricity, it can be shared instantly tolocations with a shortage of power, and vice versa.

1.3 Offshore wind policy
development in the Netherlands
Today, the Netherlands is a front-runner in cost-efficientoffshore wind development and installation. To come tothis position, however, the Dutch had to overcome
significant challenges. As with other countries, thepotential offshore wind offers had long been recognised in
the Netherlands. Even so, up to 2019, only a few offshore
wind farms were actually in operation in the Dutch
Economic Zone of the North Sea. Project developers were
responsible for site selection and investigation, as well as
having to go through the permitting process for projects
with no guarantee projects would be approved. As a result,project developers faced high costs and risks before they
could even apply for a subsidy. Indeed, out of 80 initial
applications, just four offshore wind farms with a combined
capacity of less than 1 GW were actually built in the Dutch
Economic Zone of the North Sea by that time.
Shift to a more proactive and supportive approach
However, in 2013, conditions for offshore wind developmentchanged significantly when a broad coalition of theGovernment, employers’ associations, trade unions,environmental protection organisations and energy
companies, accelerated climate ambitions and agreed to
kick-off the Dutch energy transition. The resulting Energy
Agreement for Sustainable Growth (hereinafter: Energy
Agreement) included ambitious provisions on energy
conservation and targets to raise renewable shares inthe energy mix to 14% by 2020 and 16% by 2023.
As part of the Energy Agreement, the Government
introduced a more proactive and supportive regulatory
framework for offshore wind development. The new, more
centralised framework tackles disadvantages of theprevious approach, in which wind farm developers were left
responsible for site selection and investigation, permitting
process and grid connection. It is more proactive by
nature, providing favorable market conditions for offshore
wind project developers, such as legal planning of zones
for long-term offshore wind development, multi-annual
tender schedules of pre-selected sites (Roadmaps) andtimely state-owned grid connections.
The new framework is also more supportive. It provides
pre-investigated site survey data and environmental
impact information, ensures clear consenting and timely
permitting in one process and includes level playing fieldtenders. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) is
the coordinating administrator (one-stop shop) under the
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.
Rijkswaterstaat, an agency of the Ministry of Infrastructureand Water Management, is responsible for the Environmental
Impact Assessment and the consenting process (permit).

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Acceleration to 4.5 GW (Roadmap 2023)
As planned under the National Energy Agreement (2013),
in 2015, the Dutch Government published its first Offshore
Wind Energy Roadmap, aimed at adding 3.5 GW of newof offshore wind power capacity by 2023. The Roadmap
outlined plans for five offshore wind farms across threedesignated Wind Farm Zones in the Dutch North Sea, all tobe tendered between 2016 and 2019 – Borssele, Hollandse
Kust (zuid) and Hollandse Kust (noord) – potentially taking
total Dutch offshore wind capacity up to 4.5 GW in 2023.
Acceleration to 11.5 GW (Roadmap 2030)
Encouraged by the successful rollout of tenders in the first
Roadmap, the Government released another one (Roadmap
2030) in 2018, outlining plans for an additional 7 GW of
offshore wind development before the end of 2030.
Three extra Wind Farm Zones were added for offshore winddevelopment and the previous offshore wind target of
4.5 GW in 2023 was increased to 11.5 GW by end 2030.
Under Roadmap 2030, the additional Wind Farm Zones
are Hollandse Kust (west) (1.4 GW), Ten Noorden van de
Waddeneilanden (North of Wadden Sea Islands, 0.7 GW)
and IJmuiden Ver Alpha and Beta (4 GW).
Acceleration to around 21 GW (Additional Roadmap 2030)
After taking office in January 2022, the current Dutch
Government committed to even more ambitious targets
for offshore wind development by 2030. To meet the EU’s
Fit-for-55 goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 55 per cent by
2030 compared to 1990 levels, the Government decided
to almost double the country’s offshore wind target from11.5 GW to approximately 21 GW of operating offshore windcapacity around 2030, equivalent to around 75 per cent of
the country’s current electricity consumption.
Following up on this decision, the Government presented
an extended version of Roadmap 2030 in June 2022.
The Additional Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 2030
(hereinafter: Additional Roadmap 2030) outlines tender
timelines for a third batch of offshore wind farms with a
combined total of at least 10.7 GW. These will be put out totender before the end of 2027 and be up and running by 2031.
Mostly located to the west and northwest of the Netherlands,
the new offshore Wind Farm Sites (WFS) included in the
Additional Roadmap 2030 are IJmuiden Ver Gamma witha capacity of 2 GW, Nederwiek (zuid) I (2 GW), Nederwiek(noord) II (2 GW), Nederwiek (noord) III (2 GW), Hollandse
Kust (west) VIII (700 MW), Doordewind I (2 GW) and
Doordewind II (2 GW).
Acceleration to 70 GW by 2050
In September 2022, the Dutch Government presented its
long-term target for offshore wind capacity by 2050. The
Government set a target for 70 GW of offshore wind energy
by 2050, based on the assumption that 50 GW could be

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guideinstalled by 2040. The long term roll-out targets for 2040
and 2050 are in line with the North Seas Energy Cooperation
Agreement, in which the Netherlands and the other eight
members agreed to install at least 260 GW of offshore
wind capacity by 2050, which represents more than 85 percent of the EU-wide ambition of reaching 300 GW by 2050.
Target Grid
To meet these new national targets, in April 2023, state grid
operator TenneT presented its vision for the future Dutchelectricity grid in the Dutch North Sea in 2045. Named asTarget Grid, Tennet proposes a network of direct current (DC)superhighways in combination with an improved existingalternating current (AC) grid and offshore energy hubs tofacilitate exchanging electricity with neighbouring countries(interconnectors) and enable offshore hydrogenproduction. This combination of energy hubs – connectedby superhighways – will ensure that renewable electricity
can be transported long distances from the North Sea
to consumers and industry, and that the electricity grid
remains reliable.
Offshore electricity and hydrogen production
As future offshore wind farms will be located farther
offshore in the Netherlands Economic Zone of the North
Sea, the Dutch Government plans some of these wind farms
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This means that not all future wind farms will need to beconnected separately to the onshore electricity grid.
By linking remote offshore wind farms together via nearby
energy hubs, the energy they produce can then betransported to land – partly as electricity and partly ashydrogen – to allow Dutch industry to switch from gas
to green hydrogen. Large scale offshore energy hubs andoffshore hydrogen production will therefore become
important new aspects of the future offshore energy system.

1.4 R
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Under Roadmap 2023, there were successful tenders
between 2016 and 2019 (with the results for the lastannounced in 2020) for five large scale offshore wind farms
and one small innovation wind farm. The project sites weredivided across three designated Wind Farm Zones. The
tender outcomes are more extensively presented in the
Dutch Offshore Wind Market Report 2023.1

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Borssele WFS I & II (752 MW)
In 2016, the first tenders under Roadmap 2023 concerned
Borssele WFS I and II (BWFS I & II) in the Borssele Wind
Farm Zone (BWFZ), located some 55 kilometres from thePort of Vlissingen. The tender system was legally based onan electricity cost price auction under the Stimulation of
Sustainable Energy Production (SDE++) support scheme,
which uses competitive auctions to award operational
subsidies to renewable energy projects. In this system
the permit, to build and operate an offshore wind farm wasto be awarded to the competing project developer thatoffered the lowest electricity price per MWh (strike price)for operational subsidy support (sliding feed-in premium)at times of low energy prices for fossil energy, over a
maximum period of 15 years. There was fierce competition
between companies in the public tender to secure thepermit and associated subsidy to build and operate BWFS I
and II (38 bids). This resulted in achieving a far lower than
anticipated price (max. 12.4 Euro cents per kilowatt hour),making the project the cheapest worldwide at the time.
The permit and accompanying subsidy for the BWFS I & II
were won by Dong Energy (known today as Ørsted), basedon a winning bid of 7.27 Euro cents per kilowatt hour. The
offshore wind farm supplied power for the first time throughTenneT’s offshore grid in November 2020 and was officiallyopened in September 2021. Currently, Norges Bank
Investment Management (NBIM) is 50% co-owner of thewind farms at BWFS I & II.
Borssele WFS III & IV (731.5 MW)
Towards the end of 2016, the Blauwwind consortium –comprising Partners Group (45%), Shell (20%), Diamond
Generation Europe (full subsidiary of Mitsubishi
Corporation, 15%), Eneco Group (10%) and Van Oord (10%,also being the BP contractor) – won the permit and subsidy
to build and operate BWFS III & IV, featuring 77 Vestas
9.5 MW turbines, with a winning bid of 5.45 Euro cents perkilowatt hour. With BWFS III & IV, the subsidy savings
were even higher than for the BWFS I & II projects which,at the time, was set to be the world’s cheapest offshore
wind farm. The offshore wind farm at BWFS III & IV wasconstructed and operated with a subsidy of just €0.3
billion, meaning it can potentially be operated without
subsidy after 7.5 years. The originally anticipated subsidy
was €5 billion. The final wind turbine at BWFS III & IV wasinstalled in November 2020.
Borssele III & IV are expected to produce around 3 TWh ofelectricity per year, enough to power the equivalent of
825,000 Dutch households, or to meet up to 2.3 per cent of
total Dutch electricity demand. Today, Borssele’s III and IV
shareholder group includes Shell, Eneco, INPEX, Luxcara,
Swiss Life Asset Managers, Glennmont Partners from
Nuveen, and Octopus Energy Generation.

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Borssele WFS V (19 MW)
In 2018, Borssele WFS V (BWFS V), designated as a smallscale demonstration site for offshore wind innovations,
was won by the Two Towers consortium, comprising Van
Oord, Investri Offshore and Green Giraffe. Situated within
BWFS III, BWFS V features two Vestas 9.5 MW turbinesand several innovations. One innovation” is a submerged
Slip Joint, a new method for securing turbine foundations,which have a flanged or grouted connection traditionally.
The Slip Joint will significantly reduce both installation
costs and time. The design and manufacturing of the Slip
Joint were certified by DNV GL in 2019. Other innovations
include Thermally Sprayed Aluminum, Impressed Current
Cathodic Protection optimisation and oval cable entry
holes. Finally, the seabed surrounding the two BWFS V
wind turbines is fitted with eco-friendly scour protection.2
This technology is used to explore how nature andrenewable energy generation can be mutually enhancing.
Oysters will be placed on the protective layer of rock on
the seabed to improve erosion protection as well as
biodiversity and the natural habitat for aquatic wildlife.
In June 2022, Van Oord sold its shares in the BWFS V
project to Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s
largest renewables investors.
New auction type: comparative assessment
Due to the strong interest and competition for the BWFZ
tenders, strike prices dropped rapidly. So much so that
tenders for the remaining zones under Roadmap 2023 –Hollandse Kust (zuid) and Hollandse Kust (noord) – were
expected to become subsidy free and could be based on adifferentiated comparative feasibility assessment instead.
A new legal tender model was introduced to allow subsidyfree licensing. Instead, applications will be subject to anindependent expert asessment of additional non-pricecriteria, such as assurance of the actual wind farmconstruction/operation and the contribution of the windfarm to the national energy mix. In this new tender model,
the permit will be granted to the offer with the highest
score in the ranking assessment.
Hollandse Kust (zuid) WFS I -IV
In 2018 and 2019, Sweden’s Vattenfall won both tenders
for building and operating the wind farms at Hollandse Kust
(zuid) sites I-IV (HKZWFS I-IV), some 18 - 35 kilometres
off the Dutch coast, in the area between The Hague andZandvoort. The combined 1.5 GW Hollandse Kust (zuid)(comprising HKZWFS I-IV) project marks a series of firsts
for the offshore wind industry.
Firstly, these will be the first wind turbines ever to beinstalled on a subsidy-free offshore wind farm, as Vattenfall
is constructing the HKZWFS projects without financial
assistance from the Dutch Government.
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Secondly, the 140 Siemens Gamesa 11 MW turbines are
currently the largest and the most powerful commercial
wind turbines to be installed on any wind farm in the world.
The turbines have a rotor diameter of 200 metres and a totalheight from sea level to the top of the blade of 225 metres.
Thirdly, as a combined project, this will be the largest
offshore wind farm in operation in the world in 2023, able
to produce enough green energy to power 1.5 million Dutchhouseholds a year.
Last but not least, with a combined weight of 115,000 tonnes,
the 140 monopile foundations are designed so they do not
require transition pieces. This design allows fasterinstallation and cost reductions. Currently, BASF andAllianz are co-owners of the HKZ wind farms.
Hollandse Kust (noord) WFS V
In 2020, the CrossWind consortium – a collaboration
between Shell (80%) and Eneco (20%) – won the tenderto build and operate the fifth and last offshore windfarm under Roadmap 2023. This wind farm is located18.5 kilometres from the coast of Egmond aan Zee in the
Netherlands. With an installed capacity of 760 MW, theconsortium plans to have the Hollandse Kust (noord) WFS
V project operational by the end of 2023. Comprising 69
Siemens Gamesa 11 MW turbines, it will generate at least
3.3 TWh per year, or enough to meet 2.8 per cent of total
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Similar to the HKZWFZ wind farms, the monopiles in the
HKNWFZ V project are a ‘TP-less’ type, which means they
are designed to not require transition pieces, enabling
faster installation and cost reductions. As well as building
and operating the wind farm, the CrossWind consortium isalso deploying a series of innovations (technology
demonstrations). Noteworthy in particular is the installationand operation of an offshore solar park inside the HKNWFS
V. With offshore solar panels situated in between theoffshore wind turbines, it will be possible to also produce
energy on sunny but less windy days, thereby increasing
the utilisation of the offshore power grid infrastructure.
This is set to be the first offshore solar farm in the world to
be installed, connected and operated within a wind farm inhigh wave conditions. The offshore solar park will be provided
by Dutch supplier Oceans of Energy in 2025, while the
HKNWFS V wind farm will be operational by the end of 2023.
Another innovation is the introduction of the Baseload
Power Hub, an integrated fuel cell system to convert excess
wind energy to green hydrogen through an electrolyser
and store it as green hydrogen that can be converted toelectricity (via a fuel cell )when needed. It will also include
battery storage for shorter-term power storage. The
system will include a containerised fuel cell power solution
with a peak power capacity of 1 MW to regenerate stableand dispatchable power. The Baseload Power Hub aims to
reduce the problem of the variable character of renewableenergy production (as the wind does not blow at all times).
It will store energy and release it when demand exceeds
the wind farm’s output. Once installed, this will be theglobal first offshore combination of battery storage andround-trip hydrogen integrated in an offshore wind farm.

maximum capacity of the wind farms, planning and zoning,site investigations and, last but not least, grid connection.
By regulating all conditions for the construction of thewind farms, the Dutch Government reduces project risk,
financing and societal costs.

Furthermore, CrossWind partner Shell has also started
working on a large-scale hydrogen project in the port ofRotterdam. This involves a 200 MW electrolysis plant toconvert excess electricity produced at HHKNWFS V togreen hydrogen. The plant for the project, named
Hydrogen Holland I, is said to become Europe’s largest
renewable hydrogen plant once operational in 2025. The
electrolysis plant will be constructed on the Tweede
Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam and will produce up
to 60,000 kilogrammes of renewable hydrogen per day.
The hydrogen is planned to be transported throughthe HyTransPort pipeline, which will form part of
the Netherlands hydrogen infrastructure. With a lengthof about 40 kilometres, it will run from the plant to Shell’s
Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, where it will
replace some of the grey hydrogen usage in the refinery.

Blueprint for other countries
International project developers generally acknowledge
the introduction of non-price requirements in the tendersystem as a model for other countries’ tenders. Involving
system integration and integrating ecological innovation
into the bid concept is a driving force for developers as
well, in terms of looking at how to develop future offshore
wind farms in the rest of the world.

1.5 R
 oadmap 2023: a kickstarterfor energy transition
Looking back at the results of Roadmap 2023, it is safe toconclude that the Energy Agreement proved to be a ‘game
changer’ for the development of offshore wind in
the Netherlands. Under older policy up to 2013, there
was little activity in offshore wind, with just under 1 GW
installed in total. With today’s more proactive andsupportive policy approach, a legal framework has been
introduced and a total of 3.5 GW was successfully
tendered between 2016 and 2019. This will result in acumulative installed Dutch offshore wind capacity of morethan 4.5 GW (4.7 GW) by end 2023. The cost of wind energy
has also gone down substantially faster than targeted. In
the 2013 Energy Agreement, cost reduction was initiallytargeted at 40% by 2020, compared to price levels in 2010.
The target price for 2020 was set to €100/MWh. However,in 2016 the price level for BWFS I & II was alreadysubstantially lower than the 2020 target.
The latest tenders for sites in the HKZWFZ and HKNWFZ
resulted in prices without the need for subsidy, taking into
account that grid connection is publicly funded. In an
evaluation of the more recent Energy Agreement 2023,
the independent Netherlands Court of Audit found that thecosts for offshore have even dropped 80%, compared to
the reference price calculated in 2013 (15 cents/kWh) by
Energy Research Center of the Netherlands. It illustrates
the importance of a strong public-private process guided
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1.6 Current Roadmap 2030
On 14 April 2022, the Dutch Government kicked-off thecurrent Roadmap 2030 by launching the tender for WFS
VI and VII in the Hollandse Kust (west) Wind Farm Zone
(HKWWFZ). The HKWWFZ tenders awarded permits todevelop two individual 700 MW sites, located 53 kilometresfrom the coast. The maximum number of turbines to beinstalled at each site is 60, with an individual rated capacityof at least 14 MW. Transmission system operator TenneT isconstructing two offshore platforms and two gridconnections within the zone. If the winning bidders go
for a full build-out, HKWWFS VI and VII will have a total
combined capacity of at least 1,680 MW operational by2025 - 2026.
New auction type: comparative assessmentwith financial bid
As with the previous tenders, the winning bidder for
HKWWFS VI and VII were to be selected on the basis of a
subsidy-free comparative assessment. Under site specificrules for the tenders, to win the rights to HKWWFS VI, thebidders had to also include ecological measures in theirconcept, whereas for HKWWFS VII investments andinnovations which are beneficial for the Dutch energy
system integration were required. A new element in thesetenders was a one-off financial bid by a potential developer.
The financial bid was capped at €50 million. This means
the maximum score for the financial bid is achieved if adeveloper bids €50 million for the permit. A relative numberof points is awarded in case of a lower bid, in steps of€2.5 million per point.
Another new financial tender element was that the costs
for the site studies and environmental impact assessments
are to be passed on to the winner of the tender. To prevent
prohibited state aid in the form of avoided costs for studies
made in preparing the permit (Wind Farm Site Decision),these costs are charged to the permit holder. These costs
are therefore separate from the structural integration
costs and the financial bid.

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Hollandse Kust (west) WFS VI
Ecowende, a joint venture of Shell and Eneco, won thepermit for the construction and operation of the 756 MW
HKWWFS VI project. Ecowende will construct and operate
the project without subsidy, but instead pay its maximum
financial offer of €50 million. Together with the costs forthe environmental impact assessments and location
studies that are being paid by Ecowende, the financial
return for the Government is about €63.5 million. As
already mentioned, for the HKWWFS VI, limiting ecologicalimpact was the main non-price criterion in the assessmentof the applications for the permit. The winning design ofEcowende’s offshore wind farm will be ‘nature-inclusive’,
including a section where wind turbines are widely spaced
so birds can fly between them safely. Furthermore, various
piling techniques will be used to measure and minimise
the impact on marine habitats and marine biodiversity will
be fostered by placing reef structures on the seabed.
The HKWWFS VI project is expected to be commissioned
in 2026 and will be built more than 50 kilometres off the
Dutch coast in the North Sea near IJmuiden. The offshore
wind farm will produce enough electricity to meet
approximately 3 per cent of the Dutch electricity demandannually, which is enough to meet the needs of one million
households.
Hollandse Kust (west) WFS VII
Oranje Wind Power II, a project company of Germanybased developer RWE, won the permit for the construction
and operation of the 760 MW HKWWFS VII project. Apartfrom the financial offer of €50 million, Oranje Wind Power
II performed best in the non-price comparative
assessment on system integration, partly through its
promise to convert surplus electricity into green hydrogenthrough a 600 MW onshore electrolyser. RWE also joined
forces with Dutch floating solar energy supplier Solar Duckto incorporate floating solar panels with integrated storage
to allow more efficient use of North Sea space as part ofthe company’s bid for the HKWWFS VII.
RWE will also introduce flexible demand solutions in the
project, such as battery storage for surplus electricity.
The battery system, which will have an installed power
capacity of 35 MW and a storage capacity of 41 MWh, willconsist of a total of 110 lithium-ion battery racks that will
be installed at RWE’s biomass plant in Eemshaven andwill be virtually coupled with RWE’s power plants in the
Netherlands. The battery project is an important step to
optimally integrate the weather-related fluctuating offshore
wind power generation of the ‘OranjeWind’ offshore windfarm into the Dutch energy system.

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1.7 U
 pcoming tender: IJmuiden Ver
offshore wind farm sites (4 GW)
Following the successful completion of the HKWWFS VI
and VII tenders, the individual sites in the IJmuiden Ver
Wind Farm Zone (IJVWFZ), located 62 kilometres off thewest coast of the Netherlands in the Dutch North Sea,
have been designated as next in line to be issued fortender. However, to speed up the rollout – to meet theambitious climate targets and enable economies of scale forthe offshore wind business community – the Government
has decided to bundle four initial 1 GW project sites into
two large sites, named Alpha (2 GW) and Beta (2 GW).
Both 2 GW sites will be auctioned in combined tenderround in 2023, making it the largest tender ever organisedin the Netherlands. The winners of the IJVWFS Alpha andBeta tender round will be revealed in the beginning of 2024.
Both sites are scheduled to go into operation in 2029.
Auction type:
Similar to the HKW tender rounds, the tenders for IJVWFSAlpha and IJVWFS Beta will be based on a statutory
ranking system. There is a maximum number of points tobe awarded for the bid value (annual financial fee), whichreflects the bidder’s willingness to pay, and anothermaximum number of points for the so-called qualitative
criteria. For both sites, the qualitative criteria include
certainty the wind farm will be realised, contribution of thewind farm to Dutch renewable energy supply, circularity
and International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC),
previously referred to as International Corporate Social
Responsibility (ICRS). For IJVWFS Alpha, an additionalsite-specific condition is the contribution of the wind farmto the ecosystem of the Dutch North Sea. For IJVWFS
Beta, the additional site-specific criteria includes theintegration of the wind farm into the Dutch energy system
and measures to reduce Harbour Porpoise disturbancedays during the construction of the wind farm. The revenue
from the annual financial fee paid by the winning developer
will be used to partially support integration of theseoffshore energy developments with other activities in
the North Sea.

2. Wind & water works
The Dutch have a strong offshore supply chain from decadesof supporting the maritime and oil and gas industries.
Whereas other European countries have strong skills as
project developers or wind turbine manufacturers, the Dutch
play an important role in many phases of the offshore windfarm lifecycle, with a particularly strong track record in all
activities related to offshore transport and installation.
To strengthen international awareness of the solutions
and innovative competences of Dutch businesses within
offshore wind energy, the wind industry and the Netherlands
Enterprise Agency (RVO) operate under a common brand
name, wind & water works.
This chapter introduces the wind & water works campaign
as the main gateway for international stakeholders to learn
more about the Dutch industry offerings to offshore wind.
The subsequent chapters will elaborate on the Dutch supply
chain and showcase some of their recent export successes
in international target markets. The official partners of wind
& water works are presented in the business catalogue
in this Guide.

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2.1 An experienced Dutch
supply chain
For centuries, Dutch companies have worked offshore
gaining a deep understanding of the specific conditions
above and below sea level that can make or break a
project. That experience means the Netherlands is home
to some of most successful and innovative offshore windbusinesses, maritime companies, and research institutes
in the world. Our supply chain is a strong one with global
reach and it’s here to help you develop your own offshore
wind industry with confidence.
In the Netherlands, the Government has taken on the taskof developing offshore wind farms in the Dutch North Sea
itself. It has introduced a stable policy environment withclear project pipelines. There are flexible rules andregulations in place. High quality site data is provided
by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency to prospective
developers of designated wind farm sites. Transmission
system operator, TenneT, is responsible for all gridconnection infrastructure. Meantime, Rijkswaterstaat
grants consents for wind farm sites and monitors
environmental impact. This approach provides greatercertainty for developers, increases investor confidence,and has been proven to foster innovation and drive down
overall costs for offshore wind projects. Combined, thisarray of Dutch private and public sector expertise canprovide international neighbours with the right solutions
for offshore wind in different site conditions around theworld. We have proven experience working in the global
wind industry to support its growth in a proactive,
sustainable, and successful way and we are willing toshare the lessons learned. Through the wind & water
works gateway, our aim is to share this expertise and forge
strong international partnerships to ensure the successful
development of the offshore wind sector around theworld. We are ready, willing, and able to work with you,so let’s connect to maximise the full global potential ofoffshore wind.

2.2 One-stop information Portal
At the heart of the wind & water works campaign isthe one-stop offshore wind information portal:
www.windandwaterworks.nl and associated social media
channels via #windandwaterworks. Featuring the latest
offshore wind news, project showcases and company
profiles, the website shares Dutch expertise and provides
practical information to help other countries successfully
develop their offshore wind markets.
Through the wind & water works gateway, Dutch
businesses share their expertise and forge strong
international partnerships to ensure the successful
development of the offshore wind sector around the world.
Meanwhile, wind & water works also provides news andupdates on export opportunities for Dutch companies
hoping to increase their international activities. Dutch
presence at international events and trade missions aswell as public-private partnerships aimed at enhancing
international trade are all featured. Company profiles andbusiness links are also included under the Partners sectionof the website. More than 60 companies from across the
Dutch wind industry have joined wind & water works as
a partner already.
We will continue to welcome additional partners and add
new insights and information across the website as thewind & water works campaign gathers momentum.

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Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guide2.4 Introduction to
the next chapters
The next chapters will elaborate in more detail on thespecific expertise the Dutch wind & water works partners
can provide in the international offshore wind supply
chain. The chapters follow the consecutive stages ofa wind farm’s lifecycle:
1. Feasibility, design and development
2. Construction and engineering
3. Transport and installation
4. Operations and maintenance
The guide also highlights Dutch breakthrough innovations inoffshore wind technologies and offshore wind-to-hydrogendevelopment.

2.3 Founding fathers ofwind & water works
Wind & water works is a public-private partnership
between the Dutch Government and leading businessassociations in offshore wind: Holland Home of Wind
Energy (HHWE), the Association of Dutch Suppliers in the
Offshore Energy Industry (IRO), Netherlands Maritime
Technology (NMT) and the Netherlands Wind Energy
Association (NWEA). The main goal is to inform andestablish relations with stakeholders in the international
offshore wind community. Through sharing of Dutch
knowledge, experience and innovations, the wind & water
works stakeholders aim to enhance their international
visibility and reinforce their network as part of theinternational wind community.

To highlight the international track record of the Dutch
expertise, a selection of recent export successes will
also be presented in news items. These showcases arederived from international media coverage through industry
news outlets, such as Navingo’s offshore wind.biz platform.

HHWE: Holland Home of Wind Energy is an independent
exporters association representing the interests of Dutch
wind power companies abroad. HHWE’s mission is to initiate
and support marketing and promotional activities that will
positively influence the image of the Dutch wind energy
sector on emerging wind energy markets.
www.hhwe.eu

IRO: the Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Offshore
Energy Industry is an independent non-profit organizationthat supports and promotes the interests of Dutch suppliers
within the offshore energy industry.
www.iro.nl

NMT: The Netherlands Maritime Technology tradeassociation represents Dutch shipyards, maritime suppliers
and maritime service providers in the fields of (inter)national
trade, Innovation and Human Capital.
www.maritimetechnology.nl

NWEA: The Netherlands Wind Energy Association (NWEA)
is the Dutch sector association working to increasesustainable wind energy on land and at sea. NWEA unites
the wind sector in the Netherlands and accelerates thetransition towards a renewable energy supply by spurringbusinesses and governments to invest in wind energy.
www.nwea.nl

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3.	Feasibility, design& development
In many international markets, especially those
without any spatial planning for wind farm zones,
the first step for project developers towards a newoffshore wind farm is to find the right location.
As potential offshore wind farm sites need detailed
technical, ﬁnancial, and environmental assessments,
specialists are needed across all stages of thedevelopment process. And although only few
international offshore wind farm developers, suchas Shell, are headquartered in the Netherlands,
Dutch companies and knowledge institutes are called
upon throughout the world to assess the locationand impact of potential offshore wind farms andthe subsequent project development.

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3.1 Development andproject management

legal advice, financial advice, planning, consenting,engineering consultancy, risk management and logistics.

Although most wind farm utilities develop the initialoffshore wind farm concept in-house during the
pre-Front End Engineering Design stage (or pre-FEED),
many consultancy and project management services areoften subcontracted to third parties. Support includes

Dutch consultants are internationally renowned at thisearly stage of project development in terms of consenting
and development services and project management.
A wide range of services are already provided by Dutch
consultants to the development and project managementarea, such as legal and financial services.

In the news 2022

In the news 2022

IX Wind and Foxwell Energy
enter into long termcooperation for offshore windin Taiwan

BLIX To prepare Estonian
Offshore wind farm

Source: windpower.nl
IX Wind, with its headquarters in the Netherlands, andFoxwell Energy, a subsidiary of Taiwanese renewables
company Shinfox Energy, have officially entered into a
cooperation. Entering this new, formal agreement ensuresa long term commitment and stability in the realization of
the Taiwan Power Company (TPC/Taipower) Offshore Wind
Power Generation Phase II Project in Changhua County
Waihai, Taiwan.
The project for Foxwell involves the full scope ofengineering, procurement, construction, installation andoperation and maintenance for the following years. Foxwell
Energy is the first company in Taiwan to execute a full EPCI
contract. The specific demands that are implied with a state
owned company project can form a challenge, as well ascomplying with the Taiwanese local content demands.
Role IX Wind
In the past, IX Wind has already been executing the role ofadvisor for Foxwell and is leading the procurement of theWind Turbine Generators. One of the new roles of IX Wind is
expanding the Taipower Phase II OWF project team withexperts, package leads and senior management. The
experts that will be reinforcing the project team originate
from both IX Wind, as well as from IX Wind’s international
network. Since December 2020 the project team has gone
through significant developments. The team is expanded tocontinuously improve.

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Source: Baltic Wind
Enefit, a developer, has signed a contract to prepare aconceptual engineering design for a wind farm in the Gulfof Riga. The project is co-financed by the European Union.
Margus Vals, a Member of Enefit’s Management Board,said there is a strong demand for renewable electricity
throughout Europe. “An increase in renewable energy
production is crucial for the environment, consumers andnational security. The offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga
will play a key role in Estonia’s energy supply and is in linewith the government’s green transition goals. Upon
successful completion of the planning phase, the wind farm
could begin production as early as 2028 and cover half ofthe electricity consumed in Estonia”, said Vals.
The project will be prepared by the international engineeringand consulting firm BLIX Consultancy. BLIX will analyze
alternative wind turbine options, as well as foundations,substation and onshore solutions for the wind farm. The
project will also provide technical solutions as input to theongoing environmental impact assessment.
Albert van der Hem, Founder and Managing Director of BLIX
Consultancy, said: “We will share more than 20 years of ourexperience in offshore wind development with Enefit andoptimize the offshore wind farm project in the Gulf of Riga.
We will incorporate not only relevant experience from recent
offshore wind farm projects in northwestern Europe andAsia, but also from our recent assignments for clients inEstonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Poland”.

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guide3.2 Environmental impact
assessments
Offshore wind farm developers have to cross critical pathitems, such as environmental and social impacts that need
to be assessed in terms of public scrutiny and comment,
subject to legal challenges. Examples of environmental
impact relate to birds, bats, fish, and marine mammals(noise mitigation) during the development process. Other
topics relate to aesthetic considerations, decommissioning
requirements, and the impact on tourism, fishing,navigation, and transportation that arise in the planning,
construction, and operation of an offshore wind project.

In the news 2022

Iberdrola and DP Energy
Power Ahead with Large-Scale
Irish Floater
Source: offshorewind.biz
Iberdrola and DP Energy have appointed RoyalHaskoningDHV together with Mott MacDonald to lead the
production of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report(EIAR) for the Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park project
offshore Ireland.
The 1GW Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park is located off theSouth Coast of Ireland.
Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded the work as lead
consultant, alongside Mott MacDonald as a partner
consultant, which will be supporting the project from its
Dublin and Cork offices.
“This announcement is a significant step in the proposeddevelopment of the Inis Ealga Marine Energy Park and asignificant contributor to Ireland reaching its climate action
goals,” Adam Cronin, DP Energy’s Head of Offshore, said.
DP Energy entered into a joint venture with Iberdrola in
February 2021 for a 3 GW pipeline of offshore wind projects.
The Inis Ealga project is currently in its early development
stage, with ecology surveys underway and site investigation
surveys being planned.
Once operational, the floating offshore wind farm will
generate enough green energy to power the equivalent ofnearly 860,000 Irish homes. The project is programmed to
be operational by 2030, the developers said.
“Royal HaskoningDHV are industry leaders in delivering
Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and this,coupled with Mott MacDonald’s expertise and local
knowledge, will enable us to complete this important project
for the south west coast of Ireland. We look forward toworking together in the years ahead.”Royal HaskoningDHV and Mott MacDonald will deliver a full
Environmental Impact Assessment Report to examine thepotential impacts of the proposed development on thesurrounding environment including sea, land, and wildlife
throughout the project lifecycle from site investigations toconstruction and right through to operation and eventual
decommissioning of the wind farm.

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3.3 Ecological surveys

In the news 2022

Environmental surveys establish the distribution, density,
diversity, and number of different species such as benthic,
birds and marine mammals (acoustic impact during
offshore piling). These studies take place early inthe development process to provide information for
the environmental impact assessment (EIA).

Wind Turbines Offshore
Netherlands Open to Sea Life
Source: offshore WIND.biz
Offshore wind developer Vattenfall and De Rijke Noordzee(The Rich North Sea) are jointly investigating the effect ofwater replenishment holes in wind turbine foundations on
the surrounding sea life.
The research is being carried out on Vattenfall’s 1.5 GW
Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm, the world’s first subsidy-freeoffshore wind farm. Hollandse Kust Zuid will also become
the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm once
commissioned in 2023.
All 140 of the wind farm’s turbine monopile foundations are
manufactured with elliptical openings located above theseabed and just below the water surface, which areapproximately 30 centimetres by 1 metre in size.
The openings are envisaged as water replenishment holes in
the hollow foundations of the wind turbines. These holes
ensure that the water in the foundation flows well and isrefreshed.
The openings are also expected to allow fish and other sea
life such as anemones, crabs, and shrimps to enter the windturbine foundations and potentially use them as shelter or tofind food.
The investigations are focused on assessing whether theliving conditions, such as oxygen content and temperature,are suitable for the development of marine life in thefoundations.
The investigations will also cover the differences between
the conditions inside and outside the foundations, as well as
how marine life will develop in this environment over time.
”If our expectations come true, it will boost biodiversity
under water. Building with nature is the future. I am proudthat we are working with Vattenfall on these kinds ofinnovative solutions, with which we provide our country withsustainable energy and strengthening nature at the sametime,” said Erwin Coolen, Program Director at De Rijke
Noordzee.
According to Vattenfall, this is the first time research is
being carried out to determine how water replenishment
holes can improve marine life at offshore wind farms.

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Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guide3.4 Site investigations
During the site selection, developers also call upon
specialists to carry out site investigations, including
geotechnical and geophysical studies to identify suitablelocations for the wind farm and cable routes. These
investigations identify seabed topography and locate
unexploded ordnance. Further geophysical surveys areoften completed post-consent and pre-construction todetermine turbine locations, foundation design and cableroutes. Environmental studies such as wildlife impact
assessments are sometimes combined with thegeophysical surveys.
Site investigations are required at both the wind farm
location and at the proposed onshore and offshore cableroute and the onshore substation site. Depending on
the survey type, the contract may involve both datacollection and analysis, such as geotechnical surveys,
or data collection only, where analysis is performed by
the developer in-house, for example, meteorological andoceanographic (metocean) data. Geophysical surveys
include bathymetric, cable route and unexploded ordnancesurveys. These surveys plot the surface topography insupport of the wind farm design and installation engineering.

In the news 2023

Fugro to Start Star of theSouth Geotechnical Site
Investigation
Source: offshorewind.biz
Dutch geo-data specialist company Fugro has been
awarded a contract to perform a geotechnical site
investigation, which is set to kick in this weekend, forAustralia’s first offshore wind farm, Star of the South.
The geotechnical site investigation is partly funded by theVictorian Government through the Energy Innovation Fundwith a USD 19.5 million investment.
A specialist vessel and crew will spend five weeks at sea
collecting soil and rock samples from up to 70 metres
beneath the seafloor, with the findings to help design the
proposed offshore wind farm to suit local seabed conditions.
Star of the South is currently in the feasibility phase and has
the potential to generate up to 2.2 GW of new capacity tosupply around 20 per cent of Victoria’s energy needs andpower around 1.2 million homes across the state.
In March of last year, the Victorian Government announced aplan to build at least 2 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2032,
4 GW by 2035, and 9 GW by 2040.
Star of the South, the first and most progressed offshore
wind project in Victoria, is being developed to deliver clean
energy to the grid by 2028.
Pending approvals, the project is planning to start
construction around the middle of the decade and is
expected to comprise up to 200 wind turbines.

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4.	Construction &Engineering
The absence of large wind turbine
manufacturers does not mean that theNetherlands lacks expertise at this stage ofthe offshore wind project development.
On the contrary, Dutch companies are often
involved in producing and improving windturbine components, such as rotor bladesand drive trains, aimed at larger wind turbinesand higher capacities. Dutch companies andorganizations are known all over the world
for their leading position in supply anddevelopment of technology to support windturbine manufacturing.

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4.1 Turbine component supply,engineering
Wind turbine manufacturers can best be seen as system
integrators: designing the overall system and components
such as nacelle, rotor and the tower, then assembling thecomponents (mostly at the offshore site), which it may
manufacture in-house or source from suppliers externally.

4.2 Turbine foundation supply
Turbine foundations are one of the main elements of any
offshore wind farm, accounting for over one fourth of thetotal equipment cost. Developers select a foundation
type depending on the water depth, seabed conditions,wave and tidal loading, and turbine loading, mass androtor speed. The foundation types are listed and briefly
summarised below:• Monopiles;• Jacket and tripod steel foundations;• Suction piles/ buckets;• Gravity base foundations;• Floating foundations.

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Monopiles
To date, most offshore wind farms have steel monopile
foundations, being selected in more than 60% of theworldwide offshore wind installations. The main
characteristics in favor of monopiles are simplicity (easily
standardised design for series manufacturing without theneed for high-end 3D cutting and welding technology) andadaptability (more easily adaptable to different installationsite characteristics, avoiding the need for a large amountof field data).
The most common design has been a cylindrical monopilethat is first driven into the seabed, with cylindricaltransition piece mounted over it and grouted into position.
The purpose of the transition piece is to provide accessarrangements (these welded appurtenances would notsurvive the piling activity) and levelling of the tower baseinterface. Increasingly large designs, with XL units up to
2.000t or more, are currently being deployed for deeper
waters up to 60 – 70 metres.

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation GuideIn the news 2023

Polenergia, Equinor Book Sif
for Polish Offshore Wind Job
Source: offshorewind.biz
Sif and the joint venture between Equinor and Polenergia
have entered a capacity reservation agreement to supply
90 monopile foundations for the MFW Bałtyk II and MFW
Bałtyk III offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea.
Once finalised, this will be the first contract under the termsof the strategy collaboration agreement between Equinor
and Sif.
The monopiles will be manufactured in 2025-2026 and havean estimated production volume of about 105 Kton.
“It is great to witness this next chapter of the successful
cooperation Sif and Equinor have developed over the years
and that has materialized in the recently signed frameworkagreement. We are also happy to welcome Polenergia as a
new potential customer”, said Fred van Beers, CEO of Sif
Holding.
Polenergia and Equinor are jointly developing the MFWBałtyk II and MFW Bałtyk III offshore wind farms with a
combined capacity of 1,440 MW.
The two 720 MW wind farms, featuring Siemens Gamesa
14 MW wind turbines, were awarded Contracts for Differenc(CfD) in May 2021 by Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office (ERO).
Recently, the geophysical and geotechnical surveys werecompleted for the offshore wind projects, located in the
Polish Baltic Sea.
The seabed surveys were carried out by a fleet of ten vessels
owned by different contractors along a 1,000-kilometre section
for the two wind farms with a total area of approximately
240 square kilometres and cable routes of 400 kilometres.

Monopiles not always an option
Monopiles are used for almost all European developments
because of their low cost (simplicity of fabrication andconstruction) and their ability to be hammered or vibrated
deeply into seabeds consisting of either sand, silt, medium
to hard clays – or a mixture. But many of the most promisingareas around the world do not have such competent seabedstratum. They are instead characterised by soft marine
clays, hard volcanic and sedimentary rocks, deep faulting,seismic activity and loose deposits with liquefaction
potential. This means that certain situations may require
alternative foundation systems – including piled jackets,
suction buckets, or gravity-based structures.
Jacket and tripod steel foundations
There are several non-monopile steel foundation concepts
for deeper water projects where monopiles are not afeasible option:• Jacket: structures typically used in O&G sector but
optimised for offshore wind farms. It has a transition
piece platform on top and the main structure is madeof legs, braces, and pin piles to anchor the complete
structure to the seabed. It can have four or three legs.
• Tripod: three-leg structure made of cylindrical steel
tubes. The central steel shaft of the tripod makes thetransition to the wind turbine tower. The base width andpile penetration depth can be adjusted to suit actual
environmental and soil conditions.
There are no current Dutch suppliers with international
interests known in this field.
Suction piles/buckets
In 2017, SPT Offshore (now part of DEME) launched a
new wind turbine suction pile foundation concept, as analternative to jacket foundations. The foundation involves
a star-shaped transition piece that is positioned in
between the three (or potentially four) suction piles andthe mono tubular. The suction bucket foundation createsa vacuum to secure the foundation to the sea floor.
Pumping air back into the bucket reverses the suction
process and aids the removal of the structure.
This foundation is potentially cost saving as the mono
tubular is inexpensive to fabricate, being some three times
less expensive than jackets. Furthermore, the suction
piles have several advantages, including fast and noisefree installation. Also, suction piles do not cause any
shocks to the foundation, so that single piece installation
up to the work platform is possible.
There is significant interest in suction piles/buckets as
seabed connections as a means of lowering installation
costs and the impact of piling on wildlife.

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In the news 2022

First Suction Pile Jacket
Installed at Changle
Waihai OWF
Source: offshorewind.biz
CCCC – First Harbor Engineering Company has installed
the first suction pile jacket at the Fujian Changle Waihai
offshore wind project in China.

Gravity-based foundations
Gravity-based structures (GBSs) are assembled onshore
and installed without the need for piling. This avoids someof the noise restrictions faced by some projects to limit
the impact on marine mammals and eliminates the needfor expensive heavy-lift vessels. Large quayside or dry
dock facilities are required with heavy lift capabilities
for manufacture. These are made from concrete or are
steelconcrete hybrids. Requiring no piles and no specialised
installation vessels, gravity-based structures maximise
the use of both local labour and materials. They have thepotential to be an attractive option for many locations
e.g. Asia.

CCCC installed the suction pile jacket on 21 February using
SPT Offshore’s SAPS007S suction spread.
The Netherlands-based SPT Offshore won a contract inAugust 2020 for the design and installation of suction pile
jacket foundations at the project.
Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) will deliver theturbines.
The 300 MW Changle Area A will consist of 40 turbines, 15 ofwhich mounted on suction pile jacket foundations, while the496 MW Changle Area C will feature 62 turbines all set to beinstalled on suction pile jackets.
The wind farm is located in the east water area of Changle,
Fuzhou City, 31–50 km from shore in water depths of 37 to
45 m, and is currently the farthest and deepest offshore
wind farm in China.

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4.3 Sealing, corrosion protection
Foundations for wind turbines and offshore substations
require solid steel protection and bolting fixation, as bad
sealings and corrosion can cause severe damage that isboth expensive and difficult to repair.

4.4 Subsea cables
Subsea cables deliver the power from the turbines to theonshore grid. Array cables connect the turbines to an
offshore substation from which the power is transmitted toan onshore substation via high voltage (HV) export cables.
The array cable technology is well established and has
been extensively used in the power and oil and gas
industries. To date, array cables have predominantly been
medium voltage (MV) and rated at 33 kV. Dutch offshore
wind farms will be connected through 66 kV cables,
and this is expected to be a rapidly growing market
elsewhere over the coming years. Export cables fromsubstation to shore have a significantly higher capacity
than array cables, ranging from 132 kV to 245 kV.
Export cable installation takes place early in theconstruction schedule and there are potentially longlead times. It is therefore one of the first Tier 1
contracts placed.
Export cables can either be HV alternating current (HVAC)
or HV direct current (HVDC). Most export cables to datehave been alternating current (AC), but as future projects
tend to be further from shore, it is likely to lead to greateruse of direct current (DC) systems.

4.5 Substations and foundations
Modern commercial-scale offshore wind farms have atleast one offshore substation, incorporating electricalcomponents such as reactive compensation systems,
switchgear, transformers, back-up generators andconverters where required. HVAC electrical systems
have been the most common solution to date. For projects
that are built further offshore, however, there is costbenefit in using HVDC systems due to a reduction inelectricity losses.
Offshore substation electrical systems are mounted on
platforms (topsides). Offshore substation platforms arelarge complex steel structures. A HVAC offshore
substation platform weighs up to 2,000 t and may include
a helipad and emergency accommodation. HVDC
substations are much larger, with masses of up to
15,000 t. Substation manufacturing is analogous to
shipbuilding and offshore oil and gas platform fabrication.
Both monopile and jacket foundations have been used
to support these.
Substation supply can be divided into the supply ofelectrical systems and the supply of the structures.
Electrical systems comprise transformers, reactors
switchgear, power electronics, cables within thesubstation and control and auxiliary systems. Offshore
substation structures include the offshore platform andassociated structures for access and accommodation,and the substation foundation. Both monopile and jacket
foundations have been used to support these.

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5.	Transport &Installation
The Netherlands has a large and internationally renowned
offshore services sector. Traditional Dutch offshore oil andgas contractors and dredging companies are now alsoworld leaders in the installation of offshore turbines andfoundations. With their strong market position andexpanding track record, they offer either transport andinstallation or Balance of Plant packages, depending on
the preference of the developer. In various partnerships
and consortia, these companies also focus on fasterdevelopment, higher efficiency and environmentally friendly
installation methods for turbines and foundations.

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5.1 Turbine and foundation
installation
Turbine installation is undertaken by main contractors using
jack-up vessels which transport wind farm components
from port to site. Recent projects have mostly used vessels
which are purpose built for offshore wind. It takes two to
three days on average to install a turbine, including transit
time, weather downtime and mobilisation/ demobilisation
time. The turbine installation is undertaken by the original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) but the vessel is often
contracted by the developer. Turbine installation may wellbe part of a full balance of plant contract.
For foundations, vessels may either transport thestructures from port to site and undertake the installation
or remain onsite with foundations transported to the siteusing feeder vessels. Some jack-up vessels are used forboth turbine and foundation installation. Others are floating
heavy lift vessels, which may be used for substations as inother maritime sectors. For jacket foundations, deck spaceis the limiting factor for vessel choice, whereas for monopile
foundations it is increasingly the crane capacity. It takes
about three days to install a monopile and five days on
average to install a jacket foundation, including transit time,
weather downtime and mobilization/demobilization time.
The oil and gas industry is the origin of Dutch expertisein turbine installation. As the offshore wind industry has
matured, the vessels used have become increasingly
bespoke and many are exclusively used in offshore wind.

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In the news 2022

Heerema to Install XLFoundations at He Dreiht
Offshore Wind Farm
Source: offshorewind.biz
EnBW has awarded Heerema Marine Contractors with thecontract to transport and install the turbine foundations at
the 900 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm in the German
North Sea.
The work includes the transport and installation of
64 monopiles and transition pieces.
During operations, Heerema will use the IHC IQIP doublewalled noise mitigation system NMS-10,000 amongst othersystems to reduce noise pollution, the company said.
The monopile foundations will support Vestas’ flagshipV236-15.0 MW wind turbines. He Dreiht will be the firstproject to feature this model, and the first wind farm tofeature a turbine model with an individual capacity of
15 MW or more.
Located 90 kilometers northwest of Borkum and about
110 kilometres west of Heligoland, the subsidy-free
He Dreiht is scheduled to go into operation in 2025.
EnBW He Dreiht Project Director, Jörn Däinghaus said:“Heerema is a contractor with a high level of experienceand excellent technological know-how. We look forward
to working with Heerema to develop and install our firstsubsidy-free offshore windpark.”

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In the news 2023

Van Oord’s Next-Gen Newbuild
to Install Nordseecluster
Foundations

All Foundations Stand at
Changfang & Xidao Wind
Farms Offshore Taiwan

Source: offshorewind.biz

Source: offshorewind.biz

Van Oord has been selected as the preferred supplier forthe transport and installation of foundations for RWE andNorthland Power’s 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore windproject in Germany.

All 62 three-legged jacket foundations have been installedat the 589 MW Changfang and Xidao wind farms offshore
Taiwan, according to Dennis Sanou, CEO of Changfang Xidao
Offshore Wind Farms at Copenhagen Offshore Partners.

For this work, Van Oord will deploy its brand-new offshore
installation vessel Boreas which is currently being built by
Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard (YCRO) in China.

Century Wind Power was responsible for manufacturing thejacket foundations, with the last one being built a few days ago.

The new 175-metre vessel is purpose-built for the transport
and installation of next-generation of foundations andturbines at offshore wind farms. It has an advanced jacking
system and can lift more than 3,000 tonnes.
In addition, its four giant legs, each measuring 126 metres,
will allow the vessel to be jacked up and work in waters up to
70 metres deep.
The vessel will be able to run on the future fuel methanol,
reducing the ship’s carbon footprint by more than 78 per cent,said Van Oord.
Van Oord’s Boreas will work on Nordseecluster offshore
wind project located in the German North Sea, 35 kilometres
north of Juist Island and 55 kilometres off the German coast.
The Nordseecluster will be constructed in two phases,
Nordseecluster A and Nordseecluster B, each comprising
two offshore wind farms.

The two Nordseecluster A wind farms (N-3.8 and N-3.7),
which have a combined capacity of 660 MW, are currently inthe permit application phase. The first phase will comprise
44 Vestas 15 MW wind turbines and is scheduled for commercial
operation in early 2027.
For the 900 MW Nordseecluster B, RWE and Northland Powerplan to secure the two sites (N-3.6 and N-3.5) by bidding andexercising the step-in rights in the German offshore windauctions this year, as they did for the Nordseecluster A sites
in 2021.
This second phase is planned to be built by 2029.

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Boskalis was in charge of installing the units at the offshore
construction site, located some 15 kilometres off the coastof Changhua County.
The company deployed its Bokalift 1 and Bokalift 2 cranevessels for this mission. The ships were supported byvessels BOKA Atlantic and BOKA Tiamat which provided
essential supporting activities.
Bokalift 1 was assisted by Boskalis’ heavy transport vessel
Mighty Servant 3, which transported a number of jackets
from the Port of Taipei to the offshore wind farms.
The Dutch company completed the first phase of foundation
installation in July of last year. A year later, Boskalis reachedthe halfway mark on the project by installing 31 jacket
foundations.
The 62 units will hold Vestas V174-9.5 MW wind turbines,
the first of which was put in place in July of last year by the
installation vessel Bold Tern.
Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farms, owned by
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and two local life
insurance companies, Taiwan Life Insurance and TransGlobeLife Insurance, are scheduled to be fully commissioned byearly 2024.

5.2 Substation installation

In the news 2022

Van Oord Cracks US Market
with Offshore Wind Contract
Source: offshorewind.biz
Van Oord has won a contract to transport and install windturbines at an undisclosed wind farm offshore the East
Coast of the USA.
The company will deploy the offshore installation vessel
Aeolus on the project.

Offshore substation electrical systems are mounted on
platforms. These structures are often similar to offshore
oil and gas platforms, as is the installation process,although substations are typically in shallower water.
Most topsides have typically been installed with a single
lift from a barge. Both sheerleg (two-legged lifting device)and heavy lift vessels can undertake the lift from thebarge. Substation foundations may be either jackets ormonopiles, and the installation of these may form partof the turbine foundation installation contract and use
the same vessels.
Current Dutch suppliers are basically the same as thosefor the turbine and foundation installation.

The turbine installation work is scheduled to start in 2023.
Van Oord said that this is the first contract for the company
in the USA.
There are two offshore projects on the East Coast of the USA
which are scheduled to enter the turbine installation phasein 2023.
The first project is the 804 MW Vineyard Wind 1 offshore
Massachusetts. DEME Offshore US is in charge oftransporting and installing the 63 GE Haliade-X 13 MW windturbines at the wind farm. The installation vessel to be
deployed on this project is the Sea Installer.
The second project is the 132 MW South Fork wind farm
located 56 kilometres (35 miles) east of Montauk Point,
New York, and some 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeastof Block Island.
South Fork is being developed by the joint venture partners
Eversource and Ørsted and is slated for full commissioningat the end of 2023.

In the news 2022

Heerema to Install Dogger
Bank C Offshore Substation
Source: offshorewind.biz
Heerema Marine Contractors will transport and install
the Dogger Bank C offshore substation under a contract
awarded to the company by the Dogger Bank Wind Farm
joint venture partners SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Eni.
For the third phase of the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm,
Heerema will transport and install the project’s 3,500-tonne
jacket foundation, four main piles, and the 9,500-tonne
offshore substation topside.
The company will perform offshore lifting to position thejacket foundation on the scour bed, using main piles toprovide jacket on-bottom stability. The offshore substation
will be lifted from a barge prior to the set-down on the jacket
foundation.
“Installation of the offshore substation on the third phase of
Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be a significant moment for ourworld-leading project. We welcome Hereema to our strong
team of tier-one suppliers, and we look forward to working
with them to install this innovative platform on the DBC
site”, said Steve Wilson, Project Director for Dogger BankWind Farm.
Heerema’s Wind Director, Jeroen van Oosten, said:“Installing sizeable offshore substations is core businessfor Heerema Marine Contractors and we are looking forward
to working together on the preparation and installation of
Dogger Bank C”.

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Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guide5.3 Cable laying
Cable installation can be undertaken either in a single lay
and burial process using a plough, or through a separate
surface lay and subsequent burial approach using a jetting
tool on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Installation ofarray cables is more challenging due to the large numberof operations involved, with a pull-in at each foundation.
For nearshore installations, shallow-draft barges areoften used, whilst large-scale projects further fromshore typically use dynamically positioned cable ships.
Export cables are typically installed as a single length ofcable and thus larger vessels are used with the necessarystorage. Unlike turbine and foundation installation,
success in the cable installation market is driven as
much by technical capability and track record as it is byvessel capability.

In the news 2023

Dutch Company Nets Greater
Changhua 2b & 4 Cable Deal
Source: offshorewind.biz
The Netherlands-based Twentsche KabelFabriek (TKF) has
been awarded a cable supply contract from Ørsted for the
920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in
Taiwan.
The contract scope includes the supply and termination ofclose to 200 kilometres of inter-array cables and other cables
including accessories and connectors, all operating 66 kV
for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms.

“We are honoured that Ørsted has selected TKF for its
prestigious Greater Changhua project, and we are looking
forward supplying green energy to the Taiwanese households
through our state-of-the-art inter-array and other cables”,
said Walter Heerts, Business Line Director Subsea from TKF.
The contract announcement follows Ørsted’s final investment
decision, taken in March 2023. The wind farms are now
under construction and are set to be some of the largest
offshore wind projects in Asia Pacific. The Greater Changhua
2b and 4 offshore wind farms will comprise around 65 windturbines with an individual capacity of 14 MW, installed some35-60 kilometres off the Changhua coast.

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LS Cable & System is responsible for the supply of highvoltage subsea for both projects.
In 2018, Ørsted secured 920 MW of grid capacity for theoffshore wind farms in Taiwan’s first competitive price-based
auction with no mandatory local content requirements. Twoyears later, the developer signed a corporate power purchaseagreement (CPPA) with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company Limited (TSMC) for the offtake of the full production
from Changhua 2b and 4.

In the news 2023

Boskalis Wins ‘Large’ Baltica 2
Cabling Contracts
Source: offshorewind.biz
Boskalis has been awarded contracts by PGE Polska Grupa
Energetyczna and Ørsted for the transportation andinstallation of the export and array cables for the Baltica 2
offshore wind farm in Poland, classifying the contract
value as “large”, which for Boskalis means it is worth morethan EUR 300 million.
The project scope comprises the transportation andinstallation of 107 array cables with a total length of morethan 150 kilometres in addition to four 275 kV export cables
with a total combined length of nearly 300 kilometres.
In addition to the laying of the export and array cables,
Boskalis will carry out seabed preparation activities including
the levelling of the seabed, pre-trenching, and the removalof boulders.
Upon completion of the cable installation activities,
the Netherlands-headquartered company will protect
and stabilise the cable protection systems (CPS) withthe placement of rock.
Boskalis will deploy two cable-laying vessels, a construction
support vessel, a subsea rock installation vessel, and a
trailing suction hopper dredger. The cables will be installed
in a pre-cut trench using the multi-mode Megalodon plough
deployed from Boskalis’ construction support vessel Falcon.
Preparatory works will commence in 2025 and the transport
and installation activities are planned to start in 2027.

5.4 Installation tools

In the news 2023

This section covers the lower tier activities which are
undertaken in support of the primary (Tier 1) installation
contracts. Equipment used during installation includes:• Cranes for loading components on the quayside;• Sea fastenings and racks for securing components
in transit;• Foundation piling equipment such as templates,
hammers, and handling equipment;• Cable installation equipment such as carousels,tensioners, grapnels, trenching and burial tools,
and cable retrieval tools;• Turbine installation equipment, such as cranes
and yokes.
Equipment such as cranes and cable-handling equipment
may be bought by the installation contractor andpermanently installed on the vessel or rented from a
supplier. There are some elements of installationequipment that are designed and manufactured based on
the needs of the specific projects. Examples include sea
fastening equipment, blade racks and pile-handling tools.

Crane for First US Wind
Turbine Installation Vessel
on Its Way to Texas
Source: offshorewind.biz
Stars have aligned today, 24 February, for the first windturbine installation vessel (WTIV) being built in the US as
Huisman loaded the vessel’s crane onboard BigLift Shipping’s
Happy Star and sent it off to the Lone Star State. In Texas,
Huisman’s US team will commission the crane at the
Keppel AmFELS shipyard, which is building the WTIV for
Dominion Energy.
The WTIV, named Charybdis and designed by Gusto MSC,
is the first US Jones Act-compliant offshore wind installation
vessel and is scheduled to enter into service this year.
Already in 2021, the WTIV secured its first job as Ørsted andEversource entered into an agreement with Dominion Energy tocharter Charybdis for the construction of their Revolution Windand Sunrise Wind offshore wind farms in the US Northeast.
Dominion Energy announced it had selected Huisman todeliver the crane for the WTIV in September 2020, a coupleof months before Keppel AmFELS laid the keel for the newvessel at its shipyard in Brownsville, Texas.
Shortly after the keel-laying ceremony, Huisman signed acontract with Keppel AmFELS to deliver the Leg Encircling
Crane (LEC) for Charybdis.
Back in 2020, Huisman said it would implement the samerobust and proven technology used for the LEC for Seajacks’offshore wind installation vessel Scylla, which is fitted witha 1500-tonne LEC crane.
The crane now delivered for Charybdis is able to lift
2,200 tonnes, has a 130-metre-long boom, and allows forthe installation of the new generation of offshore windturbines, according to the company.
The 2,200-tonne LEC features a fully electrically driven system,
resulting in high positioning accuracy, reduced maintenanceand higher reliability, Huisman’s specifics of the LEC read.
Furthermore, the crane’s unique Lambda boom has alightweight and stiff design, with the latter leading to
reduced motion at the crane tip.
Huisman also notes that the crane’s small tail swing allows
for optimised utilisation of free deck space.

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In the news 2022

Huisman Receives
First Monopile Gripper Orderfrom Japan

Jacket Piles In at Ishikari
Offshore Wind Farm

Source: offshorewind.biz

CAPE Holland has announced that 56 jacket foundation
pin piles were installed at the Ishikari offshore wind farmin Japan.

Huisman has been awarded a contract by TOA Corporation
and Obayashi in Japan for the delivery of a monopile gripper.
The gripper will allow TOA and Obayashi to upend and installmonopiles without using a separate upending bucket, whichis said to improve the safety and efficiency of operations
on board.
The Huisman Monopile Gripper will be the first of its kind
to be used in Japan, Huisman said.
The gripper will be installed on TOA and Obayashi’s Self
Elevating Platform (SEP), which is outfitted with a 1,250mt
Huisman Pedestal Mounted Crane.
The gripper will be capable of handling monopiles of up to
8 metres in diameter, fully utilising the capacity of the SEP.
Huisman said the company paid special attention to
optimising the upending process, in which the gripper andcrane control software communicate with each other toensure the system – as a whole – operates within its limits.

“We are extremely honoured to be awarded our very firstmonopile gripper contract in Japan. This order is the resultof our partnership with TOA Corporation and Obayashi, which
we have developed over multiple years,” Timon Ligterink,
Commercial Director Asia-Pacific at Huisman.
“Together with the Huisman-built crane, the gripper will allow
safe upending and installation of monopiles in Japanesewaters, accelerating the energy transition in the country.
We thank TOA Corporation and Obayashi for their continued
trust in Huisman and look forward to successfully developing
this gripper together.”39

Source: offshorewind.biz

From May to August 2022, the CAPE VLT-320 was used forthe installation of 56 pin piles with lengths of 60 metres anda diameter of 2.5 metres for the Japanese offshore windproject.
The piles were driven through a seabed template until
trunnions were just above the pile gripper. Pile verticality wascritical with constant monitoring while driving via the CAPE
Holland in-built inclinometer system, the company said.
The project’s developers, Pattern Energy Group and its
affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI),
completed financing and began full construction of theoffshore wind farm in October, located approximately threekilometres from the shore of the Ishikari Bay in Hokkaido.
Ishikari Offshore Wind will utilise 14 Siemens Gamesa 8.0 MW
wind turbines, which are built specifically for offshore use.
The SG 8.0-167 DD offshore turbine is designed to meet local
codes and standards regarding typhoons, seismic activities,
50 Hertz operation, as well as operation in high and low
ambient temperatures.
Ishikari Wind will also feature a battery storage component
with 100 MW x 180 MWh of capacity.
The Ishikari Offshore Wind project, and accompanying
battery storage component, is expected to reach commercial
operation in December of 2023.
The project has a 20-year power purchase agreement with
Hokkaido Electric Power Network for 100 per cent of thepower output.

5.5 Vessel design, ship building,deck equipment
Installation vessels
As already indicated, there are basically two main vessel
options for steel foundation installation: a jack-up vessel,
mostly used for turbine installation; or a floating vessel,
often with components fed using a separate floating
vessel. Turbine installation on all existing commercialscale projects to date has been undertaken by a jack-up
vessel, to provide sufficient stability for the nacelle androtor lifts.
Subsea cable installation can be undertaken using eithera single lay and burial process with a plough or using aseparate surface lay with subsequent burial, using a jetting
tool operated from a ROV. Array cable laying is considereda more technically challenging process than export cablelaying due to the large number of operations that are
involved and the cable pull-in interface at each foundation.
Export cable-laying vessels tend to be larger with cablecarousels with a higher capacity to enable a single lengthof cable to be laid from substation to shore, where
possible.
Support vessels
The sort of support services required during installation
includes cable route surveys and clearance, support
vessels such as crew transfer and guard vessels, diving,
ROV operations, grouting and several marine operations,
including vessel modifications, logistics, certification,
weather forecasting and planning. Many of these services
are delivered by small and medium sized companies.

In the news 2023

Shimizu Corporation Takes
Delivery of Mega Jack-Up
Source: offshorewind.biz
The Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard delivered the
GustoMSC designed and equipped offshore wind turbine
installation vessel (WTIV) to Shimizu Corporation at theend of January.
Shimizu unveiled plans to build a wind farm installation
vessel back in 2019. The vessel, which is of GustoMSC
SC-14000XL design, is 142 metres long, 50 metres, wide,and can accommodate up to 130 personnel.
It is also equipped with GustoMSC variable speed rackand pinion jacking system, providing reliability, stability,and performance even in the harshest offshore conditions,said NOV.
GustoMSC also delivered what they say is the world’s first
fully integrated offshore telescopic leg encircling crane,
which enables the vessel to install foundations and turbines.
When deployed in a retracted mode, the crane has asafe working load of 2,500 tonnes with a lifting height of
118 metres above the deck.
Keeping the crane boom in the retracted mode without an
extension over the bow could avoid sailing and maneuvring
restrictions during transit and in port areas, NOV said.
The crane can then easily transition to an extended mode
to install turbines at a height of up to 158 metres above thedeck and with a maximum safe working load of 1,250 tonnes.
The jack-up, named Blue Wind, can operate in depths ofbetween 10 and 65 metres, and is capable of loading,transporting, and installing seven 8 MW, or three 12 MW
wind turbines at a time.
Blue Wind was launched in October last year, and the firstproject that the vessel will work on is the 9 MW Nyuzen windfarm offshore Nyuzen Town, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama
Prefecture.
The vessel’s second project will be the 112MW Ishikari Bay
offshore wind farm where she will transport and install
14 Siemens Gamesa 8 MW wind turbines expected to be
operational by December 2023.

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In the news 2023

NOV and GustoMSC Tapped
for Second Havfram Mega
Jack-Up

Platypus Marine to Build
Damen-Designed Jones Act
VesselSource: offshorewind.biz

Source: offshorewind.biz

NOV has once again signed contracts with CIMC Raffles tosupply a GustoMSC™ NG-20000X self-propelled wind turbine
installation jack-up vessel design for Havfram’s second
vessel on order at the shipyard.

Washington-based Platypus Marine has signed a Letter ofIntent with Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards forthe construction of a new Jones-Act compliant Fast Crew
Supply (FCS) vessel.

The NG-20000X-HF vessels are among the largest wind
installation jack-ups in the industry, NOV said. They feature
a 3,250-ton heavy lift crane and can install foundations
up to 3,000 tons and wind turbines with tip heights over
300 metres in water depths up to 70 metres.

The vessel will be built on specifications based on Damen’s
FCS2710 design.

The vessel’s large carrying capacity is said to reduce thevessel trips required per development, thereby improving
project economics, and reducing carbon emissions per
installed megawatt.

“Havfram’s decision to partner with GustoMSC for thesecond time in their pursuit to establish themselves as aprominent player in the worldwide offshore wind sector isdeeply appreciated. We are excited to collaborate with theirskilled team and join in their enthusiasm to overcome acrucial hurdle in advancing clean energy production,”
Nils van Nood, Managing Director of GustoMSC, said.
Like the vessel currently under construction under the firstcontract, Havfram’s second self-propelled jack-up vessel
will be equipped with the NOV variable speed drive rack andpinion jacking system, including the latest regenerative
power system technology that feeds the generated powerback into the vessel’s system.

“Our collaboration with GustoMSC on our WTIV new builds
has been exceptional,” Even Larsen, CEO of Havfram WindAS, said.
“The team at GustoMSC is incredibly skilled and committed,
consistently willing to discuss and accommodate Havfram
specific needs and requirements. Our joint efforts haveresulted in a top-of-the-line vessel offering modernity,
efficiency, high capacity, and low emissions, providing thebest assurance to the market for their coming wind farmconstruction projects.”

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The FCS 2710, unveiled in 2018, has replaced the FCS 2610,
retaining the twin, axe bow hull design but being both one
metre longer and higher.
This means that the FCS 2710 can be used in weather
conditions with a wave height of over two metres,significantly increasing the operational window. The FCS
2710 also offers additional deck space, more tank capacity,
and additional accommodation, according to Damen.
The FCS can carry 26 passengers in its standard configuration,
as well as offer more flexibility, more tank capacity, greater
usable deck space, and increased comfort, Damen said.
The design is in service with operators of crew transfer
vessels in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
At the end of last year, offshore service provider, High Speed
Transfers (HST) Marine, signed a contract with Damen
Shipyards for the supply of three FSC2710 vessels.

6.	Operations &MaintenanceOperations & Maintenance involves providing support
during the lifetime of the wind farm to minimize downtime
and ensure maximum energy production. Wind farms
typically have an operating lifetime of 25 to 40 years.
The Dutch have significant expertise across the operations,maintenance and services value chain, with a large variety
of main component and equipment suppliers as well as
service providers.

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6.1 Operations

6.2 MaintenanceThe day-to-day operation of a wind farm is managed froman onshore base. Activities include day-to-day workflow
management and data gathering and analysis. This allows
owners to respond efficiently to failures when they occur
and, where possible, to identify potential failures before
they arise. The management of logistics (vessels,helicopters, personnel, specialist tooling and spare parts)
is also an important part of the operations role.

Maintenance and inspection services include both planned(and unplanned) visits to wind turbines and theirfoundations for the purposes of inspection maintenanceand repair, performed by the wind farm’s usual staff andequipment. Turbine maintenance typically involves aplanned visit to each turbine once or twice a year.
During these visits, technicians carry out inspection andmaintenance activities, including checks on oil and greaselevels and a change of filters, checks on instruments,
electrical terminations, the tightness of bolts andstatutory safety inspections. Foundations for windturbines and offshore substations require structuralinspection and maintenance on a regular basis, as bad
seals and corrosion can cause severe damage that is both
expensive and difficult to repair.

For O&M, wind farm operators will typically look to use thenearest port that meets their specifications in order tominimise travel time and make the best use of weather
windows. Vessels and equipment are therefore an
essential component of this sub-element and an area
where Dutch suppliers have significant expertise.
Crew transfer vessels (CTVs) typically provide transport fortechnicians and spares from the onshore base to offshore
wind farms less than about 90 minutes transfer time fromport. Some wind farms supplement CTVs with full-time
helicopter support, for transporting technicians when thetask in hand does not require heavy tools or spares, orwhen sea conditions are severe. Spare parts are stocked
in onshore warehouses.

The oil and gas industry has developed a wide rangeof solutions for safe access to offshore structures.
Inspection and repair activity is high within the North Sea
sector with a high number of skilled and experienced
technicians.

Service operations vessels (SOVs) are larger than CTVs,
with a greater capacity, and are typically used for windfarms more than about 90 minutes transfer time from port.
They are effectively a floating OMS base, accommodate
between 60 and 90 passengers and contain workshops
and storage for equipment, consumables and spares.

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In the news 2023

SMST to Provide W2W
Equipment for US SOV

Ampelmann’s Gangways
for World’s Largest Floating
Wind Farm

Source: offshorewind.biz
SMST has been awarded a contract by Fincantieri Marine
Group for the delivery of a motion-compensated gangway
with tower and height adjustment on the newbuild service
operation vessel (SOV) for CREST Wind, a joint venture
between Crowley and ESVAGT.
The SMST gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L-Series) withintegrated crane function provides safe and smooth transfer
of both people and cargo on board the SOV that will support
the emerging US offshore wind industry, according to SMST.
“The ABS certified gangway we are supplying to Fincantieri
will feature a 3D motion compensated hoist and travel systemwith increased lifting capacity. This allows the gangway to
be used for 3D offshore lifting and container handling in port,”
said Jan Eelke van der Meulen, Sales Manager at SMST.
The SOV will be built by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding at its
shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
The ABS-class vessel will be 88 metres long and 17.6 metreswide. The SOV will be able to carry 20 crew and 60 special
personnel and will sail under the US flag.
The Jones Act-compliant ship will go into service in 2026 on
a long-term charter deal with Siemens Gamesa, providing
services for Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia
Offshore Wind project in the US.
Dominion Energy plans to construct 176 14.7 MW Siemens
Gamesa wind turbines and three offshore substations,generating enough clean, renewable energy to power up to660,000 homes. It would avoid five million tons per year ofcarbon emissions compared with fossil fuel usage for power.
“With the combined expertise of ESVAGT and Crowley, we
can deliver the best of service to the evolving clean energy
sector in the U.S.,” said Crowley’s Marcus von Spiegelfeld,
Director of Vessel Operations for Offshore Wind.

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Source: offshorewind.biz
The Dutch offshore access provider, Ampelmann, hasrevealed that the company will deploy a second E1000
gangway to assist with the construction of Equinor’s
Hywind Tampen, the first commercial floating wind farmin Norway.
An E1000 gangway was fitted to the offshore subsea
construction vessel (OSCV) Siem Barracuda in early December
and within the next six months, a second Ampelmanngangway will begin its operations on the wind farm.
Hywind Tampen, the world’s largest offshore wind farm,is located approximately 140 kilometres offshore theNorwegian coast.
Floating wind farms, like Hywind Tampen, require motioncompensated systems that can provide consistent andreliable offshore access, said Ampelmann.
The company added that the E1000 is Ampelmann’s accesssolution for conditions like those at the floating wind farmsince the gangway is ideally suited for work in variable sea
conditions and to compensate for the divergent motions ofvessels and floating turbines.
Able to withstand waves up to 4.5 metres, the gangway canconvert into a crane within minutes and has a lifting capacityof one tonne.
The Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind project is the firstwind farm that will supply electricity to oil and gas platforms.
The project has a system capacity of 88 MW and is expected
to meet 35 per cent of the electrical power demand on the
Gullfaks and Snorre fields. This will cut CO2 emissions fromthe fields by about 200,000 tonnes per year, according
to Equinor.

6.3 Inspections, repairs
Unplanned service involves technician visits to a turbine
in response to an alarm reported on the wind farm
supervisory control. Large vessels are needed toundertake the removal and replacement of major
components, such as turbine blades or gearboxes, during
operation. This may occur following a failure or as part ofa replacement programme for components nearing the endof their lives.
Equipment such as ROVs and support vessels is often
rented and, in many cases, operated by a third party.

6.4 Port development, logistics
The availability of waterside (port) infrastructure is aprerequisite for much of the necessary new coastal
manufacturing, assembly and installation infrastructure todeliver the anticipated offshore wind farms. Facilities mayeither be developed for manufacturing and installation
activities, or as standalone installation facilities. Most
Dutch ports are in public ownership and their investment
decisions can consider the wider local economic benefitsof a project, as well as the direct port revenue. This is incontrast to for example some UK ports, which are operated
privately and make investment decisions purely oncommercial factors.

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Manufacturing and/or Installation
All larger NL ports have timely developed master plansthat incorporate offshore wind installation facilities tocontribute to the installation of commercial scale windfarms in the Dutch economic zone of the North Sea.
Since the supply of finished wind farm components is
relatively low, most ports in NL can be characterised as
installation ports where the main wind farm components
are stored and pre-assembly is completed before thecomponents are loaded onto an installation vessel. In the
Northern part of the Netherplands, the port of Eemshavenplays an important role regarding assembly and shipping
activities of wind turbines. This resulted in a long trackrecord: successively Alpha Ventus, Bard Offshore I,
Borkum Riffgat, Borkum Riffgrund I, Trianel Windpark
Borkum, Global Tech I, Gemini, Gode Wind I & II, Veja Mate,
Race Bank (UK), Nordsee One, Borkum Riffgrund II, Merkur
Offshore, Hohe See, Albatros, Trianel Windpark Borkum II,
Hornsea Two and Kaskasi. Currently Eemshavenaccommodates three offshore wind projects
simultaneously: wind farm Hollandse Kust Noord, GodeWind III and Borkum Riffgrund III.
Renowed operations and maintenance bases for offshore
wind in the western part of the Netherlands companies
include IJmuiden (Hollandse Kust (zuid), Hollandse kust(west) and Vlissingen (Borssele). A notable exception is
the Port of Rotterdam where Sif has developed facilities for
manufacturing of monopile foundations.

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Dutch Government
Commissions RoyalHaskoningDHV to Identify
Offshore Wind Port
Infrastructure Needs
Source: BreakbulkNews
Under the Dutch #NSEC presidency, the Netherlands
Enterprise Agency (RVO) has awarded a contract to ourmember company, Royal HaskoningDHV, to conduct aninventory of the offshore wind port infrastructure needs.
This issue was highlighted by the Dutch Wind Energy
Association (NWEA), Dutch seaports, and IRO –The Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Offshore Energy
Industry in a joint letter to the Ministers of Economic Affairs
and Climate Policy (EZK) and Infrastructure and Water
Management (IenW) at the end of last year. During a panel
debate on offshore wind in the North Sea, my colleague andvice-chairman Bert van der Lingen also emphasized theneed for attention to be given to this issue: “no businesscase, no investment.”

For more information on the specifics of the Dutch offshore
wind hubs, please check:• Port of Amsterdam:
www.portofamsterdam.nl• Port of Den Helder:www.portofdenhelder.eu• Groningen Seaports:
www.groningen-seaports.com• Port of Harlingen:www.portofharlingen.nl/en• Port of Rotterdam:
www.portofrotterdam.com/offshore• North Sea Port: www.northseaport.com• Port of IJmuiden (Zeehaven IJmuiden):www.zeehaven.nl/en

For more information on port logistics, please refer to:www.windandwaterworks.nl/cases/
port-developmentand-logistics

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The Netherlands has set ambitious targets for the development
of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea, with plans toincrease the capacity from the current 1.5 GW to 11.5 GW
by 2030. This growth requires significant investment inoffshore wind port infrastructure to ensure efficient transportof turbines, blades, and other components to and from thewind farms.
The inventory by Royal HaskoningDHV will provide insights
into the current infrastructure and identify gaps that need tobe addressed to facilitate the growth of the offshore windindustry. This will include a review of port infrastructure andfacilities, including quays, berths, and jetties, as well astransport links to and from the ports, such as road and rail
connections.
The Dutch Government’s decision to commission thisinventory highlights the importance of the offshore windindustry to the country’s economy and its commitment toachieving its renewable energy targets. The insights gained
from this inventory will be crucial in identifying the necessary
investments required to support the growth of the industry
in the coming years.

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Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Guide7.	Dutch offshore
wind innovators

The main driver for growth in the offshore wind industry
is the ongoing decrease in the so-called Levelised Cost of
Energy (LCOE), partly driven by initial innovations inoffshore-specific turbine designs and bespoke offshore
wind installation vessels. These cost reductions haveencouraged Government policy and financial support
to the sector, in order to address the decarbonisationof electricity production. Such efforts have, in turn,accelerated innovation, which has reduced costs,
as well as boosted performance.

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Dutch public and private parties have teamed up to design,develop, build and maintain high quality offshore windfarms in the North Sea. Together, they are proving that
offshore wind is a powerful solution to achieve Dutch
climate goals in a cost-effective manner. Through suchcooperation, the Dutch offshore wind sector is also
exploring ways of making offshore wind energy morecompetitive, for example, by developing more efficient
production methods and increasing the yield and lifespanof offshore wind technology. Throughout the entire
offshore wind supply chain, Dutch companies, academics
and independent knowledge institutes conduct research
into better and smarter solutions that can be applied inany offshore wind project worldwide.
This chapter lists the main offshore wind R&D actors in
the Netherlands and highlights the latest cost-cutting and(near) market-ready offshore wind innovations with Dutch
origin across the supply chain.

Empowering engineering and R&D excellence throughenergy education is also important in the highly
multidisciplinary field of offshore wind. Dutch offshore
energy education institute DOB-Academy trains national
as well as international officials and industry professionals
through lectures, classroom workshops, online modules andseminars. This enables people from different backgrounds
to speak a common language, which is essential in a
multidisciplinary field such as the offshore industry.
Visit: https://www.dob-academy.nl/service

7.1 Dutch R&D actors
The Netherlands has a strong focus on innovations in theoffshore wind industry, supported by knowledge institutes
such as the Technical University Delft (TU Delft) andNetherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research(TNO), and by organisations like GROW, TKI Offshore
Energy /Topsector Energie (Energy Innovation NL) that aim
to bring actors together and initiate innovations and advise
policy makers.
Some of the main R&D actors are listed below.
Topsector Energy/ Energy Innovation NL
The Dutch Government encourages energy transition
innovations through tax benefits, innovation credit and (EU)
grants. The Government also works together with the private
sector, universities and research centers, in so-called Top
Sector Alliances for Knowledge and Innovation (TKI) to
support business sectors, such as the energy sector to getinnovative products or services on the (inter)national market.

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TKI Offshore Energy
The Wind at Sea programme plays an important role in
Dutch innovations in offshore wind. TKI Offshore Energy
boosts and facilitates offshore wind innovation incollaboration with RVO through research, development,
and demonstration. The aim is to allow offshore windenergy to make a major contribution to the energy
transition.
Technical University of Delft (TUD)
TU Delft (TUD) is involved in research into new materials
and structures for offshore wind turbines, applying newly
developed insights in the fields of wind loads, fluid
mechanics and control engineering. TUD focusses on
new concepts designed to reduce the loads on support
structures, more reliable wind turbines and wind farmoperations, and the optimisation of the entire energy
supply chain from wind to the grid, including theincorporation of electricity from wind power plants within
the European power grid.
Dutch innovation actors translate this knowledge into
innovations for (amongst other things) wind turbine
components and rotor blades and the so-called‘balance of plant’ components such as foundations,substations and cables.
GROW
GROW is a joint research programme in offshore windthat initiates research and accelerates innovations. The
consortium includes around 20 leading and committed
business and academic partners that cooperate closely to
conduct joint research. GROW partners work together toreduce the costs of offshore wind and to increase the valueof wind energy in the energy system and the ecosystem.
Furthermore, GROW creates the visibility of the projects
and the partners involved by showing the innovative
capacity of the Dutch offshore wind sector, such as
through the SIMOX project.
TNO
TNO unit Energy Transition, Wind Energy Department– formerly known as ECN Wind Energy – has been active
in wind energy for more than 40 years. It is the flagship ofDutch Research & Development on Renewable Energy andis one of the global leading knowledge institutes in thefield of wind energy. The Wind Energy Department focuses
on research/B2B collaboration in:• wind turbine and foundation design, both bottom fixedand floating;• wind farm design/wind turbine and wind farm control;• energy system integration of large scale (wind)
generated energy; power to X;• installation and operations/maintenancestrategy/ approach.

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation GuideIn the news 2023

Moray West Monopiles to Be
Installed with CAPE Holland’s
Vibro Lifting Tech
Source: offshorewind.biz
The Netherlands-based CAPE Holland has announced that
its Vibro Lifting Technology was selected for the 882 MW
Moray West offshore wind project in Scotland.
The Moray West project, located in the North Sea, off thecoast of Scotland, will utilise the CAPE Vibro Lifting
Technology to install up to 62 monopiles in water depths
ranging from 22 to 57 metres.
CAPE Holland’s technology combines certified upending,lifting, and vibro driving to optimise the installation offoundation piles for offshore wind turbines, the company said.
This quiet installation technology is mainly used on the
Moray West project to mitigate the risk of pile run which
is an ever-increasing risk with the increase in size of themonopiles, according to the press release.
The CAPE Vibro Lifting Technology is a solution thatcombines a vibro hammer with a certified lifting tool. This
allows for the monopile to be lifted and installed vertically,
without the need for additional equipment to support thepile, reducing the risk of damage to the monopile.
The technology has been used on a number of offshore windprojects, including the Formosa wind farm in Taiwan and
the Kaskasi project in Germany.
The monopiles will be manufactured by the Navantia-Windar
consortium and China based Dajin Heavy Industry.
The monopiles will have an approximate length of 90 metres,
a maximum diameter of 10 metres, and a maximum weightof 2,000 tonnes.
The Moray West offshore wind farm will comprise 60 Siemens
Gamesa 14.7 MW wind turbines and two offshore substations,
all installed on monopile foundations.
The project, set to start generating power in 2024, is being
developed by Ocean Winds, a 50:50 joint venture between
EDP Renewables and Engie.

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7.2 No noise, no pile runmonopile installation
Foundation installations, in particular, are receiving a lotof R&D attention. The traditional installation method uses
hydraulic impact hammers, which create underwater noise,potentially damaging nearby marine life and ecosystems.
Dutch innovations are aimed at minimising noise while
retaining (and preferably improving upon) the speed andefficiency of the traditional method.
CAPE Holland’s Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT)
The best way to reduce noise emissions is not to generate
any noise in the first place. This is the core concept ofvibro driving as an alternative installation method.
The Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT) is a certified offshore lifting
tool with the ability to upend and drive the piles quickly
with reduced noise emissions. The tool is able to pick up
a pile, upend it to vertical position, place it overboard andlift it to installation position. While driving down, it willautomatically measure and adjust to the exact vertical
position. All in one single operation, without the needto switch to another tool.
CAPE Holland’s VLT is used to install the monopile
foundations at the Kaskasi offshore wind farm in Germany,making it the first wind farm in the world using the vibro
driving technique to install all monopile foundations totarget penetration. One of the advantages of the VLT isthat there is no need for additional noise mitigation
techniques.
Further development, to enlarge the workability andreduce costs, includes installation with VLT-U from afloating vessel using Dynamic Positioning and combining
vibration and drilling technology to tackle any seabed andavoid pile runs at the same time.
AdBm Noise Mitigation System (Big Bubble Curtain)
Installing wind turbine foundations in the North Sea– and many other places worldwide – almost always
requires pile driving. Without precautionary measures thismethodology impacts underwater marine mammals near
the construction site. To protect marine life, underwater
noise emission limits will almost certainly become an
important requirement for future wind farm constructions
worldwide.
Supported by TKI Wind at Sea, the Dutch companies AdBm
Technologies and Van Oord and Technical University Delftdeveloped and extensively tested the so-called Noise
Mitigation System (NMS). NMS reduces underwater noise
resulting from offshore pile driving of wind turbine
foundations, meaning less disturbance for marine mammals.
The NMS uses special acoustic resonators designed andproduced by AdBm Technologies, which reduce the noisefrom pile driving. As a result of this technology, specificfrequencies can be targeted which produce the most noise.
In combination with a Big Bubble Curtain (air pockets thatabsorb the sound frequencies that produce the most noise
during offshore pile driving) it works almost like window
blinds, which can easily be raised and lowered. Anotherhighlight of the NMS is the fact that waves and currents
have virtually no influence on the system. This is due to theopen yet robust design. The blinds simply go up and down.

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The NMS meets the Dutch and Belgian standards (160 dB)– underwater noise limit for noise emissions at sea andturned out to be cheaper in the construction of offshore
wind farms relative to existing systems.

Heerema Marine Contractors and C1 Connections havetested the C1 Wedge Connection offshore that can be used
for offshore wind turbines.

Hydropower instead of steel ram
IQIP’s Blue Piling Technology reduces underwater noiselevels by creating a gentler blow, when compared toconventional impact hammers, to install offshore monopiles.
This is done through the use of a large volume of water,which delivers a longer blow duration on the monopile.
Combustion throws up this water column (large watertank) and under the force of gravity, it falls back on thepile, thereby delivering two blows. This cycle is repeateduntil the pile reaches its desired depth.
With the ever-increasing demands for larger wind turbines
located at greater depths, alternative driving technologies
such as Blue Piling will eventually become essential. Firstly,
because it can provide a noise-mitigation solution where
deep water and strong currents make Big Bubble Curtains
unfeasible to protect marine life (mammals). Expensive noise
reducing equipment is no longer needed. Secondly, because
the gentle blow of a BLUE Hammer can significantly reduce
pile driving fatigue (compared to the traditional steel impact
hammering) and, thirdly, because it can, notably, installmonopiles even larger than the current XXL monopiles.
Therefore, even very large concrete piles can be driven
with the technology, due to the absence of tensile forces
which are damaging for concrete piles. Considerable
scalability will allow the largest piles in the world tobe driven using this new technology.
The Blue Piling System will be compatible with existing
installation vessels and interchangeable with conventionaland hydraulic hammer technologies.

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Novel Wedge Connection
Passes Offshore Test
Source: offshorewind.biz

The partners said that the conventional bolted L-flange
connections are reaching their capacity limits and arecomplex to design, install, and maintain and this is where
their technology is supposed to make a difference.
The technology can be used in offshore and onshore windturbines, both in turbine towers and foundations.
During the offshore test, C1 Connections and Heerema
Marine Connections demonstrated that the C1 Wedge
Connection enables a safe disconnection of the tower froma grillage on a barge, the companies said.
The alignment and quick connection of the tower was
performed without any personnel below the suspended load.
The C1 Wedge Connection features pre-installed fasteners,
and only lightweight tools are needed to finalise theconnection, according to the joint press release.
The installation of the tower on board the crane vessel,
Thialf, was performed as part of the preparations for the
Arcadis Ost project, for which Heerema will install 27 windturbines for the Belgian developer Parkwind.
Located northeast of the Island of Rügen in the German
sector of the Baltic Sea, the 257 MW Arcadis Ost 1 offshore
wind farm is scheduled to be fully operational in 2023.
The development of the C1 Wedge Connection started inearly 2017 in close collaboration with Delft University ofTechnology (TU Delft). From the offset, the technology
received support from the Dutch Government Agency (RVO),
with several industry partners contribution to its further
optimisation.

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7.3 Low cost monopile installation
Slip joint monopile installation
Another challenge is to optimise the process of connecting
turbine towers to the foundations. Current methods use
bolts or grout, both of which require regular inspections
and maintenance. Several Dutch companies are working
on more elegant and lower cost alternatives. One suchinnovation ‘wedges’ the tower into place, resulting insubstantial savings in installation and maintenance costs.
One of the most outstanding examples of Dutch
innovations in the field of offshore wind is the Slip Joint.
This technology uses the tower’s weight to ‘slide’ overcone-shaped monopiles, without having to use grout orbolts in a process. This can save up to 20 million Euros ininstallation costs per wind farm. The Slip Joint therefore
provides a rapid, simple, and safe installation solution. incombination with reduced maintenance for the durationof the project.
Slip joint basics
The Slip Joint connects a monopile and a transition pieceby means of two conical sections placed on top ofeach other which can be produced using standard
manufacturing methods. It is based on friction, with theweight ensuring firmness and stability. Installation takes
place by sliding the wind turbine’s foundation elements
over the monopile, without having to use grout or bolts.
The Slip Joint makes a submerged connection possible,
allowing for a more balanced weight distribution between
monopile and transition piece. As a result, the installationof larger foundations for the next generation of windturbines is possible, using existing vessels.
The first ever offshore full-scale slip joint was installedat the Borssele WFS V project near the Dutch shore. It was
the first time a submerged Slip Joint was used on a full-sized
offshore wind turbine on a commercial basis.
TP-less monopile configuration
Until now transition pieces have been traditionally included
in monopile foundations. However, as the offshore windindustry develops, continuous improvements in offshore
installation procedures, techniques and technology,means TP-less solution have also come into play. Theseeliminate a bolted (or grouted) connection and allow fasterinstallation and cost reductions, for example, throughreduced inspection durations during the O&M phase.

In the news 2023

Final TP-Less Monopile
In Place at Hollandse Kust
Noord Offshore Wind Farm
Source: offshorewind.biz
Van Oord has installed the final monopile for CrossWind’s
Hollandse Kust Noord (HKN) offshore wind farm at theconstruction site some 18.5 kilometres off the coast of
Egmond aan Zee in the Netherlands.
Van Oord, as a Balance of Plant contractor for CrossWind,
installed all 70 monopiles at the construction site with thefirst unit being placed on the seabed in October last year.
Van Oord engaged DEME to deploy the jack-up vessel
Innovation to install the monopiles. Sif Group was responsible
for the fabrication and supply of monopiles for the 759 MW
offshore wind farm.
With a combined weight of 64,356 tonnes, the monopiles aredesigned in such a manner that they do not require transition
pieces. The design is said to allow faster installation andcost reductions.

“The installation of the monopiles was an immense operation,with the monopiles weighing between 788 tons and 960 tons
each. During the installation works CrossWind and Van Oord
promoted and maintained an open culture, in which we
acted as one team”, said Wybren de Vries, Balance of Plant
Package Manager at CrossWind.
The TP-less monopiles, which were manufactured at Sif’s
Maasvlakte facility in Rotterdam, will support Siemens
Gamesa’s SG 11.0-200 DD 11 MW wind turbines.
Van Oord will deploy the cable-laying vessel Nexus to install
the cables starting in March this year.

“With the supply of secondary steel and inter array cables ontarget and our offshore installation vessels fully operational,
the construction of the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore windfarm is progressing well on schedule”, said Roeland Ris,
Project Director Van Oord.
The Hollande Kust Noord offshore wind project will be built
and operated by the CrossWind consortium between Shelland Eneco, which won the tender in July 2020, without
Government subsidies.
The consortium plans to have the offshore wind farmoperational in 2023, from when it will be generating at least
3.3 TWh per year.

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7.4 Balance of Plant innovations
Because of a strong history in maritime oil and gas
operations, Dutch companies have built significant
expertise in the global transportation and installation of
offshore wind farms. This also translates into several
innovations for ‘Balance of Plant’ components related
to turbines, foundations, substations and cables.

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Thialf Installs First V174-9.5
MW Turbine at Arcadis Ost 1
Using Floating Installation
MethodOnce pre-assembled, the complete RNA is lifted as one
piece onto the wind turbine tower in only one lift. The reduced
number of lifts between the vessel and the structure eliminates
key risks of the floating installation, Parkwind says.
To support the offshore floating installation at Arcadis Ost 1,
Vestas has delivered RNA lift-feasible components bydeveloping new tools.
This method has two main advantages, according to
Parkwind; The first is zero seabed interaction, especially
important in areas of significant water depth or challenging
soil conditions; and the second advantage is a shorter
installation cycle.

Source: offshorewind.biz

For the wind turbine installation work, Thialf, the world’s
second-largest semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV),
recently made its first entrance into the Baltic Sea,an occasion for which the vessel’s A-frames needed toundergo modifications to enable passage under theStorebaelt Bridge, known as the “gate to the Baltic Sea”.

The first of the total of 27 Vestas’s V174-9.5 MW wind turbinesthat will be installed at the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farmin the Baltic Sea is now up.

The Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm is located in the German
territorial waters of the Baltic Sea, northeast of the island of
Rügen, where offshore construction started in June 2022.

The offshore wind farm is developed and owned by Belgian
developer Parkwind, for which this is its first project inGermany.

The 257 MW wind farm is expected to be fully commissioned
in 2023, as of when it will generate enough green energy to
power the equivalent of up to 290,000 households.

The 257 MW Arcadis Ost 1 has now also marked a few other‘firsts’, as this is the first 9.5 MW Vestas turbine with a
174-metre rotor to be installed on a commercial project, thefirst time Heerema Marine Contractors’ Thialf entered theBaltic Sea, and the first time a wind turbine was installedusing a novel floating installation method.
The novel floating installation method at Arcadis Ost 1, which
was first tested in the Dutch North Sea last year onboard
Heerema’s crane vessel Sleipnir, starts with assembly andlifting operations that are being performed in parallel.
One of the Thialf’s two main cranes lifts the pre-assembled
wind turbine tower onto the foundation, while the second
main crane is used to pre-assemble the wind turbine at thesame time.
For the pre-assembly of wind turbines, Heerema developed
a method where the Rotor Nacelle Assembly (RNA) lift takes
place on a “support” tower on board of the crane vessel. The
support tower provides a stable platform to allow a fast andsecure assembly of the nacelle and the blades, according to
the developer.

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In the news 2022

Siemens Gamesa andHuisman Launch Solution to
Stabilise Wind Turbine Blades
During Installation

DEME and Barge Master
Develop Feeder Solution for
US Offshore Wind Projects

Source: offshorewind.biz

DEME Offshore US and Barge Master have entered intoa long-term agreement to jointly develop a Jones Act
compliant feeder solution for the upcoming offshore windprojects in the USA.

Huisman and Siemens Gamesa have developed a solution
to stabilise wind turbine blades during installation, butalso nacelles and tower segments. The solution, called theTravelling Load Stabilising System, is universally applied inheavy-lifting cranes and can mitigate operational downtime
and increase the integrity of the delicate wind turbine
components, according to Huisman.
The system functions as an integral part of the crane andcould be operated from the crane’s cabin as well from an
optional walk-around box (WAB).
According to Huisman, the company’s latest crane designs
also have provisions allowing a retrofit of the Travelling Load
Stabilising System.
The new solution consists of a combination of two pairs oftuggers working in unison to control the position of the load.
One pair is fitted on independent trolleys travelling along an
integrated rail along the crane’s stiff boom. The trolleys
automatically follow the main block to maintain an optimal
tugger line configuration. The second pair of tugger lines isdeployed from the crane tip providing a force perpendicular
to the first pair of tuggers.
By approaching the load from two different directions, thesystem provides significantly more control than a conventional
single pair of tuggers. A specially designed control systemholds the actual position of the load, resulting in a much
stiffer restraint, and therefore a higher position accuracy
compared to conventional tugger systems that rely on
constant tension. In case of an unexpected overload, thesystem will give way but will return to its position setpoint
when the force drops below the threshold again.

“Siemens Gamesa sees the system as a potentially new
industry standard with benefits for the whole wind industry,
providing more productive vessel days, while at the sametime reducing (de-)mobilisation times. Hence, Siemens
Gamesa will consider the availability of the new Travelling
Load Stabilising System on installation vessel cranes as asignificant factor in decision making when selecting/hiring
appropriate installations vessels in the future”, Siemens
Gamesa’s Jesper Moeller said.

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Source: offshorewind.biz

DEME Offshore US has partnered with US company Foss
Maritime in the development of the smart feeder barge
concept to ensure that it is fully compliant with theJones Act.
This solution is expected to enable the wind turbine
components to be transported from US ports to DEME’s
specialised offshore installation vessels. When arriving
alongside the installation vessel, the Barge Master motion
compensation technology will ensure safe lifting operations– even for these giant components – and increases
workability, DEME said. The barges will also be towed andpushed by US-flagged tugs.

7.5 Floating wind innovations
Floating offshore wind provides opportunities to move into
deeper coastal waters and shallower waters with challenging
seabeds, where fixed-bottom foundations cannot be
deployed. The floating support structure consists of afloating platform and a platform anchoring system. The
platform has a transition piece on top of which the tower
is installed.
Although floating offshore wind still is in a pre-commercial
phase, development activities as well as tender activities
have continued to accelerate in several markets. In its
Global Offshore Wind Report 2022, GWEC expects that
Europe will initially take a front runner position in floating
offshore wind development – this is mainly instigated by
the success of the UK’s ScotWind seabed leasing round,
where 15 GW out of 25 GW of sites awarded leasing
contracts are for floating projects. Also in France, Greece,
Italy, Norway, Portugal and Spain, floating projects are
getting started.
By the end of the decade, GWEC expects South Korea,
the UK, the US, Spain and Ireland to be the top five global
floating markets.
Floating wind turbine innovators
As there is (as yet) currently no clear path for a leading
floating wind turbine or foundation technology to reachutility-scale commercial deployment and only a few
international OEMs have publicly announced programmes
of in-house floating wind development, there is room forinnovative SMEs. Several Dutch companies have alreadytaken the challenge to further reduce the LCOE while,at the same time, looking at other offshore opportunities
for floating wind.
Some of them focus on developing integrated floating
wind turbines, others focus on innovative floating
foundation designs.

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MPS Floating Platform to
Feature FibreMax Tendons
Source: offshorewind.biz
Welsh company Marine Power Systems (MPS) has joined
forces with FibreMax to provide integrated floating
foundation and tendon solutions to the growing floating
offshore wind sector.
The tendon solution will be used in the anchoring andmoorings of MPS’ tension leg platform (TLP), called PelaFlex,
to deliver the highest system stability and zero tilt,
the partners said.
It will be the “world’s first” TLP with FibreMax tendons,
made with Twaron fiber from Japan-headquartered Teijin.
Compared to traditional steel moorings synthetic cableoffers a much better strength-to-weight ratio, longer
operational life, and lower levels of maintenance, according
to the partners.

“We’re proud to be part of the Marine Power Systems teamand delivering our unique tendons for the World’s first TLP
with synthetic tendons. This brings together two unique andinnovative technologies, the PelaFlex floating platform andthe FibreMax tendons made with circular Twaron (Aramid)
fibres made by Teijin”, said Sander van Helvoort, Director
Renewable Energy at FibreMax.
MPS’ floating offshore platform technology offers best-inclass cost compared to its peers due to the significantly
reduced system mass, the companies said.
According to the press release, its modular and flexible
design enables optimum local content delivery througha decentralised logistics model.

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Floating wind foundation innovators
Although floating foundations are already a proventechnology in the oil and gas sector, platform designs
for offshore wind require adaptation to accommodate
different dynamic characteristics and a distinct loading
pattern. This is something that has already occurred, to agreat extent, for fixed-bottom foundations, including
monopiles, jackets and gravity based designs.

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Currently, floating wind farms still have a higher (levelised)cost of energy than fixed, as floating foundations need to
be assembled in port at the quay side and coastal areas.
This requires it’s own major supply chain investments in
manufacturing sites and related infrastructure. Still, there
is growing confidence that they could be competitive by
2030, also because floating designs can partly befacilitated from existing oil and gas technologies such as
semi-submersibles, barges, tension leg platforms (TLPs),
and spar buoys. Other potential advantages are the lower
installation cost and the ability to standardise designs
within and between wind farms.

Source: offshorewind.biz

DP Energy, SBM Offshore
Reveal Floating Wind Planin Canada
DP Energy and SBM Offshore have formed a joint venture to
pursue floating wind opportunities in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The two partners now plan on taking early steps that would
help establish a floating wind industry in Nova Scotia,
including contributing to the implementation of theenvironmental, regulatory, supply chain, workforce, andconstruction best practices, according to a press releasefrom the joint venture.
DP Energy and SBM Offshore have emphasised the role ofengagement and local dialogue with key stakeholders andsaid first nations and other interested parties would remaina priority throughout their endeavours.
The two companies state that, together, they haveexperience in both the design and construction of offshore
floating facilities for the energy industry and working in
Nova Scotia “to help advance the region’s offshore energy
journey”, including an in-depth understanding of local
regulatory specificities and a track record in local
partnerships and growing local businesses.
DP Energy is currently developing the Gwynt Glas floating
offshore wind project in the UK, together with EDF
Renewables, with which the companies plan to bid in the
4 GW floating wind auction in the Celtic Sea. The Irish
company also has plans in Ireland, as well as Australia.
The Dutch company SBM Offshore is the developer of floating
wind foundations, which will soon be installed at the French
Provence Grand Large floating offshore wind farm.
Nova Scotia has opened up for offshore wind with aconcrete step made last year, when the Canadian province’s
government announced that it would offer seabed leases for
5 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, starting in 2025,with an ultimate aim to support green hydrogen production.

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In the news 2022

Dutch Floating Wind Tech
Developer to Test Small-Scale
Prototype, Strengthens
Collaboration with Japanese
MOL

Dutch Company Working on
Two Floating Wind Projects
Offshore Northern Ireland

Source: offshorewind.biz
Dutch start-up TouchWind, the developer of a floating
wind turbine with a tilting, angled one–piece rotor,
is installing a small–scale prototype at Fieldlab Green
Economy Westvoorne, the Netherlands, for testing thatis set to start this month.
The field lab, located on the north bank of the Oostvoornse
Lake in the southwest of the Netherlands, facilitates
underwater and nearshore research for innovations that
contribute to a green economy.
TouchWind’s prototype that is currently being installed
there has a rotor diameter of 6 metres and will be tested forthe installation, mooring and anchoring, as well as for the
ecological impact on the location at the lake.
The turbine will be anchored with ecological hybrid anchors
made by the start-up Coastruction which manufactures theanchors using 3D print technology and location-specificmaterials such as sand and shells from the Oostvoornse
Lake. TouchWind and Coastruction recently received a EUR
75,000 grant for the demo project through the “Energie &Klimaat” programme from Innovation Quarter.
TouchWind is developing its technology together withpartners VDL, NIDEC, TU Delft, We4Ce, Enersea, EJ Projects,
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the Netherlands Enterprise
Agency (RVO) and the Dutch test centre MARIN, where thecompany recently completed the first floater tests.
On 9 May, TouchWind also announced that it had
strengthened its alliance with Japanese MOL. The twocompanies last year signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) for the joint development of floating wind technology
with a primary focus on the further development ofTouchWind’s one–piece rotor floating wind turbine.

Source: offshorewind.biz
Dutch marine engineering and offshore energy company,
SBM Offshore, has taken the first step towards applying fora marine licence to build two floating wind farms offshore
Northern Ireland.
SBM Offshore, which has set up a company named North
Channel Wind to develop and build the projects, hascompleted site characterisation and commenced a scoping
exercise in consultation with Northern Ireland’s Departmentof Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
The wind farms are planned to be sited in areas between
12 and 27 kilometres from the coasts of counties Antrim
and Down, with the best location for grid-connecting the
projects still being investigated.
The two wind farms, named North Channel Wind 1 andNorth Channel Wind 2, would be built in water depths ofapproximately 120 metres and are expected to have an
installed capacity of 300 MW and 100 MW, respectively.
The number of units depends on the selected turbine model,
meaning that SBM Offshore could install wind turbines of an
output of up to 20 MW.
The floating foundations to be used are designed by SBM
Offshore, which says its lightweight steel floating tension
leg platform (TLP) is easily installable with light andstandard means, and that it also has a reduced seabedfootprint and is simple to decommission, leading to a a
reduced environmental impact and a competitive cost ofenergy.
SBM Offshore is also developing two floating wind projects
in the Celtic Sea, following an award by the Crown Estate
last year.

Now, following the progress in developing TouchWind’s
technology and the upcoming testing, the parties agreed tocollaborate closer towards the next–stage development of
the floating turbine.

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7.6 Offshore solar innovations

Bluewater to Test Its Tension
Leg Floating Tech Offshore
NorwayAs well as floating wind, offshore floating solar has thepotential to become an exciting area of renewable energy
development and is poised to play an important role in
the energy transition. The Dutch offshore wind farms,
Hollandse Kust Noord and Hollandse Kust West, will be thefirst wind farms in the world iro include an offshore solar
farm in between the offshore wind turbines.

Source: offshorewind.biz 2022
The Marine Energy Test Center (METCentre) and Bluewater
Energy Services have signed an agreement for a berth
option to deploy an innovative floating wind system
offshore Norway.
Bluewater has developed the Tension Leg Platform (TLP)
type floating foundation to support offshore wind turbines
cost-effectively and this project will showcase the solution
in the deeper waters of the North Sea, said the developer.
The company’s floating system is planned to be installed in
the North Sea offshore Karmøy, Norway, where it will produce
renewable energy for the Norwegian electricity grid.
The floating wind TLP foundation was developed for theindustrial deployment of wind turbines in floating offshore
wind farms, with a focus on harsh environments. The
foundation is scalable, lightweight, and supports windturbines with minimal floater-induced nacelle motions,
Bluewater said.
The tension leg mooring system has a small seabed footprintthat could provide optimal use of the sea.
“Norway has a very good resource for floating offshore windfarms and we believe that our technology can play a key rolein achieving energy transition goals in Europe and the rest of
the world”, said Bram Pek,, Business Development Manager
at Bluewater Energy Services.
METCentre assists companies with facilities for the testingof new floating offshore wind technology. The test centre
was recently awarded a concession for extending thecapacity for demonstration projects. The test capacity at
the centre’s Karmøy site is six turbines and power export
will be provided via a 66 kV subsea cable.

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Oceans of Energy to Build
Offshore Solar Array
at Hollandse Kust Noord
Offshore Wind Park
Source: offshorewind.biz
Oceans of Energy has been awarded the contract for
installing and operating offshore solar farm inside theHollandse Kust Noord offshore wind park being developedby CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco.
This is set to be the first offshore solar farm in the world tobe connected, installed, and operated within a wind farm inhigh wave conditions. The offshore solar farm will be realized
in 2025, while the wind park will be operational by the end of2023, according to Oceans of Energy.
With offshore solar added to offshore wind, it is possible
to also produce energy on sunny but less windy days andhence increase the utilization of the offshore power grid
infrastructure.
The solar panels will be situated in between the offshore
wind turbines, an efficient way of sharing the sea space.

CrossWind’s Hollandse Kust Noord project is a 759 MW
offshore wind park that will use cutting-edge technologies
and engineering solutions to improve the flexibility ofoffshore wind parks.
The project has many first-offs, including being the firstwind park in the world with an offshore combination ofbattery storage and round-trip green hydrogen produced
from offshore wind power on a megawatt scale.
Once constructed, the offshore wind farm will be generating
at least 3.3 TWh of clean energy per year.

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RWE to Test Floating Solar Techon Dutch Offshore Wind Farm
Source: offshorewind.biz
RWE has selected SolarDuck as an exclusive provider foroffshore floating solar technology with integrated storage
in the company’s bid for the Hollandse Kust West (HKW)site VII in the Netherlands.
Earlier in 2022, RWE announced that it is participating in the
Dutch offshore tender for the Hollandse Kust West (HKW)sites VI and VII.
The areas are located in the North Sea, about 53 kilometres
off the Dutch coast. The sites will each deliver more than
760 MW of offshore wind capacity.
SolarDuck and RWE also signed a collaboration agreement
to develop the use of floating solar parks at sea.
RWE plans to accelerate the commercial application of newtechnologies by supporting a vast amount of innovators andstartups in demonstrating their innovation in an operational
environment.
To this end, RWE decided to invest in SolarDuck’s full-scale
offshore pilot in the North Sea, called Merganser, which lays
the foundation for a larger demonstration project at theDutch offshore wind farm.

60“RWE is constantly looking for innovative ways to further
improve the production of renewable energy offshore. We
are very keen to further explore the potential of offshore
floating solar together with our partner SolarDuck”, said
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Wind Offshore of RWE Renewables.
“For countries with lower mean wind speeds but high solar
irradiation, this opens up attractive opportunities. We wantto contribute to accelerate the energy transition, have apositive impact on marine ecology and help to integrateenergy systems”.
A winning bid for the HKW site VII will realise the integrationof an offshore floating solar plant at a pre-commercial scalewith 5 MWp combined with innovative energy storage
solutions into the offshore wind farm.
Further building on the collaboration with project Merganserand HKW, RWE and SolarDuck will explore new opportunities
with the objective to develop commercial offshore floating
solar parks, both stand-alone and hybrid.
The integration of offshore floating solar into an offshore
wind farm is a more efficient use of ocean space for energy
generation (using the space between the wind turbines) andallows for synergies with regard to the construction andmaintenance of the multi-source renewable energy plant,
RWE said.
The result is a more balanced production profile due tothe complementary nature of wind and solar resources,
according to RWE.

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8.	Offshore wind tohydrogen innovators
Hydrogen from renewables as a clean-burning gas thatemits only water at the point of combustion, will be key
in achieving the world’s post-2050 climate goals.
Green hydrogen can decarbonize heavy industry (steel,chemicals, refineries etc.) and long-distance shipping andaviation, can be readily stored in salt caverns or depleted
gas fields to counteract the effects of renewable intermittency
and – last but not least – can be transported through(existing) pipelines much cheaper – and with less coastal
landing impact – than electricity cables. In Northwestern
Europe, offshore wind is the most suitable renewableenergy source for direct coupling of large-scale electricity
generation to industrial-scale hydrogen production.

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8.1 F rontrunner in offshorehydrogen production
The Netherlands is set to become the global first large
scale offshore wind-to-hydrogen producer in the world. In
March 2023, the Dutch Government selected a site at Ten
Noorden van de Waddeneilanden, offshore from theGroningen province, for the development of a 700 MW
offshore wind farm for the on-site production of 500 MW
hydrogen to be transported to land. The offshore hydrogenproduction plant is planned to be operational around 2031.

8.2 Onshore versus offshore
electrolysis
Green hydrogen from North Sea wind energy cantechnically be converted directly at the source offshore(i.e. platform, artificial island, integrated in turbine) or atmore distant onshore locations. Up to 2030, the focus in
the Netherlands will initially be on onshore conversion ofelectricity surpluses from offshore wind farms in areasthat are relatively close to the coast. After 2030, large
scale offshore wind farms will largely be located in remoteareas far out in the North Sea and equipped with energy
hubs for offshore conversion into green hydrogen. By thattime offshore conversion is expected to be economicallymore attractive for far-from-shore projects – by then,offshore hydrogen pipelines will be cheaper, more robustand less complex to roll out and with less environmental

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impact on coastal areas than electrical cables. Thistransportation differential may well offset the higher costof producing hydrogen offshore instead of onshore.
The Netherlands can currently be considered theinternational testing ground on green hydrogen production,
given the following list of ‘global first’ demonstration
projects in both onshore electrolysis and offshore
electrolysis.

8.3 Onshore hydrogen production
from offshore wind
Onshore electrolysis: NortH2
In February 2020, the NortH2 project was launched by
Shell, Groningen Seaports, Gasunie and the province ofGroningen. This project aims to produce green hydrogenusing electricity from about 4 GW of offshore wind off thecoast of the Netherlands by 2030 and 10+ GW by 2040.
The NortH2 partners intend to jointly establish a system
of offshore wind farms, electrolysers, gas storage andpipelines to convert offshore wind power into greenhydrogen, store it and transport it to industrial clusters innorth-western Europe. NortH2 will have a capacity of 1 GW
in 2027, 4 GW by 2030 and 10+ GW by 2040 for electrolysis.
This equates to 0.4 million tonnes of green hydrogenproduction in 2030 and 1 million tonnes of production by
2040. Since the beginning of the project, Eneco, Equinor,
chemical company OCI and wind developer RWE havejoined the consortium.

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The Netherlands Chooses Site
for World’s Largest Offshore
Wind-to-Hydrogen Project

Dutch Offshore Wind-toHydrogen Project Ready to
Take Off

Source: offshorewind.biz

Source: offshorewind.biz

The Dutch Government has designated an area forwhat will become the world’s largest offshore hydrogenproduction project. That area is Ten noorden van de
Waddeneilanden (the North of the Wadden Islands),
identified earlier for offshore wind development anddeemed most suitable for providing 500 MW of electrolysis
capacity and for the transport of hydrogen to land.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced
that the GROW consortium FlexH2 project was awarded a
grant as part of the MOOI-SIGOHE tender scheme.

The Government announced on 20 March that it designatedthe offshore wind area for large-scale offshore hydrogenproduction since a wind farm at Ten noorden van de
Waddeneilanden, offshore the Groningen province, wasalready planned for the production of electricity, an existing
natural gas pipeline in its proximity could be reused forgreen hydrogen transport to land, and it can be properly
connected to the onshore hydrogen network.
The project, which is said to mark the first application of
offshore hydrogen production on a large scale, is planned
to be operational around 2031.
Before any tenders are issued, the Ministry for Climate andEnergy Policy will first work with the Groningen region,
stakeholders in the Wadden Sea region and otherstakeholders on matters such as the landfall of the pipeline
to bring the hydrogen from the offshore wind farm ashoreand environmental aspects of the project.
The Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden site, marked ashaving a potential capacity of 700 MW, will be auctioned off
in 2026 or 2027, with a commissioning year set as 2031.

Onshore electrolysis: FlexH2
In April 2022, an international consortium – comprising
Shell, Van Oord, TKF, TNO, and DNV plus General Electric,
ABB, VONK, Technical University of Eindhoven, andTechnical University of Delft – kicked off the Shell-led
research project FlexH2, which stands for Flexible
Offshore Wind Hydrogen Power Plant Module.

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The Shell-led research project FlexH2, which stands for
Flexible Offshore Wind Hydrogen Power Plant Module,
intends to develop and demonstrate technology that will
accelerate the scale-up of offshore wind to green hydrogenproduction and its integration in the energy system.
FlexH2 is based on three key technological innovation pillars:a grid-forming offshore wind farm, a high-performance
AC/DC solid-state transformer for large-scale electrolysers,
and a multi-terminal hybrid HVDC transmission system andits energy system integration.
The proposed wind-to-hydrogen solution, which will betested in laboratories at a Medium Voltage kW-scale, enables
direct sourcing of renewable electricity to green hydrogenproduction. It is expected to be scalable and can be operated
independently from a local or national power grid, thus
reducing the time-to-market significantly by 5 to 10 years.
The integration of the various proposed innovations – varying
from the offshore wind turbines to the transport and deliveryof the power to an onshore electrolyser – could reduce thecost of hydrogen production by at least 10 per cent and wellbefore 2030, the consortium said. The results of thisresearch project could provide the basis for the accelerated
development of Power-to-H2 projects in the Netherlands.
General Electric, ABB, VONK, Technical University of
Eindhoven, and Technical University of Delft will develop
the electro-technical innovations. Shell, Van Oord, TKF,
TNO, and DNV will use their expertise related to hydrogenelectrolysis, balance of plant, market/flexibility, and key
component design, transport and installation expertise,respectively.

Onshore elecytrolysis: Holland Hydrogen 1
In January 2022, Shell announced the construction of theHolland Hydrogen 1 project in the Port of Rotterdam. This is
a 200 MW electrolysis plant using electricity from the 760 MW
Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, by means at
guarantees of origin. The intended start of production of
the Holland Hydrogen 1 facility is 2024. The facility will
cover two hectares, which is equivalent to the size of threefootball fields.

Shell & Eneco Order Ballard
Fuel Cell System for
Hollandse Kust Noord
Hydrogen Energy Storage
Source: offshorewind.biz

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Shell to Start Building
Europe’s Largest Offshore
Wind-to-Hydrogen Plant inNetherlands
Source: offshorewind.biz
Shell Nederland and Shell Overseas Investments,
both subsidiaries of Shell, have taken the Final Investment
Decision (FID) to build Holland Hydrogen I, which is said tobe Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plant once
operational in 2025.
The 200 MW Holland Hydrogen I electrolysis plant will be
constructed on the Tweede Maasvlakte in the port ofRotterdam, the Netherlands, and will produce up to
60,000 kilograms of renewable hydrogen per day, Shell said.
The hydrogen production will be powered with electricity
coming from the 759 MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore
wind farm, which is being developed by the CrossWind
consortium of Shell and Eneco and is scheduled to be put
into operation next year.
The hydrogen is planned to be transported through the
HyTransPort pipeline, which will form a part of theNetherlands hydrogen infrastructure, with a length of about
40 kilometres that will run from the plant to Shell’s Energy
and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, where it will replace some of
the grey hydrogen usage in the refinery.

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CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco andthe developer of the Hollandse Kust Noord (HKN) offshore
wind project in the Netherlands, has ordered a fuel cellsystem from Canadian company Ballard Power Systems
to integrate it into the offshore wind farm, which will use
water electrolysis to convert wind power into greenhydrogen for energy storage.
The 759 MW offshore wind farm, currently underconstruction, will be able to generate at least 3.3 TWh per
year. Along with offshore wind turbines producing electricity
and powering Dutch households, Hollandse Kust Noord will
also comprise additional energy solutions, including
offshore hydrogen production and power generation fromfloating solar panels.
For the part of the project set to use green hydrogen as energy
storage, Ballard will supply a containerised fuel cell power
solution with a peak power capacity of 1 MW. The system,
expected to be delivered in 2024, will use the green hydrogenas fuel to regenerate stable and dispatchable power.
Maria Kalogera, Crosswind’s Innovation Manager, said:“In CrossWind, we are committed to demonstrate baseload
power on a megawatt scale for a single full-scale windturbine generator. We will introduce, for the first time, anoffshore combination of battery storage and round-triphydrogen integrated in an offshore wind farm”.
Ballard says that this is its second stationary power project
deployed in Europe for peak shaving power generation
applications.

“Hydrogen plays a critical role to support the energy
transition. This project is an exciting proof point on howhydrogen and PEM fuel cells can provide an effective
storage, load-following and firming solution for intermittent
renewables. We are excited to be a part of this milestonedemonstration project with CrossWind to prove out thereliability and efficiency of Ballard fuel cells, initially at
megawatt scale”, said Søren Østergaard Hansen,
General Manager, Marine and Stationary, Ballard Power
Systems Europe.

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8.4 Hydrogen production at sea
Offshore electrolysis: PosHYdon
PosHYdion is the first offshore hydrogen project in the
Netherlands. The purpose of the pilot is to gain experienceof integrating working energy systems at sea and the
production of hydrogen in an offshore environment.

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Work on Dutch Offshore
Wind-to-Hydrogen Pilot

Offshore electrolysis: H2atSea (H2opZee)
In February 2022, Neptune Energy and German offshore
wind developer RWE announced an offshore wind-tohydrogen demonstration project in the Dutch North Sea.
The companies plan to have the project up and runningbefore 2030.

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Neptune Energy, RWE Unveil
Offshore Wind-to-Hydrogen
Project in the Netherlands

Source: offshorewind.biz
Source offshorewind.biz
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has awarded a
subsidy of EUR 3.6 million to the PosHYdon offshore greenhydrogen pilot project, allowing for the start of activities tobring the project to life.
The project, which will integrate offshore wind, offshore gas
and hydrogen production, is the world’s first offshore greenhydrogen pilot on a working platform, according to theproject consortium.
PosHYdon seeks to validate the integration of the threeenergy systems in the Dutch North Sea and will involve theinstallation of hydrogen-producing plant on the Neptune
Energy-operated Q13a-A platform, located approximately
13 kilometres off the coast of Scheveningen (The Hague).
Electricity generated by offshore wind turbines will be used
to power the hydrogen plant on the platform, converting
seawater into demineralized water, then into hydrogen via
electrolysis.
The green hydrogen will be mixed with the gas and transported
via the existing gas pipeline to the coast.
The 1 MW offshore electrolyser, to be delivered by Norwegiancompany NEL Hydrogen, will produce a maximum of
400 kilograms of green hydrogen per day.

Neptune Energy and RWE have signed a Joint Development
Agreement to develop a green hydrogen project which will
use offshore wind energy for the production of hydrogen in
the Dutch sector of the North Sea and an existing pipeline
to transport the hydrogen to land.
The project, called H2opZee and supported by the Dutch
Government as an initiative of TKI Wind op Zee, consists of
two phases.
In the first phase, the newly established consortium will
perform a feasibility study and set up and an accessible
knowledge platform, with an objective to start the roll-out
of hydrogen at sea in the Netherlands. In the second phase,the project will be implemented, with the tender
methodology yet to be defined.
H2opZee is a demonstration project which aims to build300-500 MW electrolyser capacity in the North Sea toproduce green hydrogen using offshore wind and to transport
the hydrogen to land through an existing pipeline.
The pipeline has a capacity of 10-12 GW, so it is alreadysuitable for further roll-out of green hydrogen production at
gigawatt scale in the North Sea, according to the consortium.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Offshore Wind at RWE Renewables,
said that hydrogen was a gamechanger in the decarbonisationof energy-intensive sectors and that the H2opZee project
was a world-first of this kind and scale.

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business partners
Wind & water works highlights the Dutch offshore windenergy sector around the globe via trade events, consulates,
NBSO network and embassies. Wind & water works
represents Dutch Government, businesses and knowledge
institutes in the wind sector.
The platform is designed to enhance international visibility,
reinforce the network and enable an exchange of knowledge
within the global wind community.
Find your business partner in the directory or contact us via
windandwaterworks@nwea.nl.

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9.1 Wind farm development
Project development
AFRY

DNV

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Our proficiency in offshore wind is demonstrated througheight prominent knowledge clusters: Environmental
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IX Renewables
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stages of onshore wind power plants since 2004, and in
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As owner’s and bank’s engineer, the company’s services
include contract management, risk assessment, and O&M
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As techno-economic advisor and consulting engineers,
IX ensures our client’s capability to make well-informed
decisions, for example, through due diligence andprocurement services.

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In 2020, the full responsibility for decommissioning andrepowering of wind power plants was added to the IndeX ofservices. From our offices in the Netherlands, Taiwan andJapan, we serve our clients with an adaptive attitude anda holistic approach.
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countries and bonds issued throughout the world, Liberty
Mutual Surety has the ability, experience and resources tounderwrite all types of contractors and corporations for
local, regional, national and multinational customers.
Your company will not be burdenedwith capital being blocked
Working with Liberty Mutual Surety in the Netherlands
offers you major advantages. In principle, we will not ask
for collateral to cover your guarantee risk. We work on thebasis of trust. A Liberty Mutual Surety guarantee,
therefore, should not block any of your financial spaceleaving you free to deploy your working capital optimally.
We specialize mainly in issuing performance guarantees
and advance payment guarantees, as well as in issuingguarantees regarding import duties and excise duties.

robin.dehaan@libertymutual.com
www.nationaleborg.nl

We offer over 15 years of experience in technical andcommercial consultancy. Through the years, our total
project portfolio increased to 16GW of installed capacity.
Pondera’s experts are skilled to identify and mitigate risks
at an early project stage. We provide strategic advice andhands-on delivery support to projects in all stages of the
project life cycle, from the initial feasibility phase throughconcept design, licensing, contracting, construction to
successful operations.
Pondera has worked on iconic projects such as thedevelopment of the Haliade-X 12+ MW wind turbine, one of
the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbines, featuring
a 14.5 MW capacity and a 220-meter rotor. Together withSif Group and GE Renewable Energy, Pondera is now working
on Amphytrite, an offshore demo project. The objective is
to contribute to affordable large-scale green hydrogenproduction at sea, thereby supporting decarbonization andaccelerating the energy transition.
.

info@ponderaconsult.com
www.ponderaconsult.com

Ventolines
Ventolines, founded in 2007, is an integrated service
provider in the renewable energy sector with a clear mission:
we aim for a world in which renewable energy is of value toeveryone. With a staff comprising more than 100 experts,
we develop, build and manage wind, solar and energy
storage projects and combinations of assets. We do thiswith commitment and precision, while keeping a keen eye
on the interests of the key stakeholders.

the largest onshore and nearshore windfarms in Europe
and offshore projects in the USA and Australia. We work
integrally with our own business experts, engineers,
communication advisors, financial specialists and lawyers.
The continuous exchange of knowledge enables us to workwith clients across the entire scope or parts thereof andto achieve the best possible results for our clients and forsociety as a whole.

Ventolines, headquartered in The Netherlands, has becomea significant player in renewable energy in its home country
and is now expanding internationally. We have experiencein every phase of wind, solar and large-scale energy storage
projects and have guided clients through the development,
construction and asset management of more than 2 GW
installed renewable energy capacity. Our projects include

lorrywagner@ventolines.us
www.ventolines.us

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Deltares

Fugro

Deltares is a not-for-profit, world-leading, and mission-driven
Dutch knowledge institute for water and the subsurface.
We work throughout the world, and we are guided by the
major societal issues, for which Deltares’ knowledge is
indispensable. This is what drives our highly qualified
workforce of 800 colleagues, which is comprised of overforty different nationalities.

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist.
Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice,
Fugro supports clients in mitigating risks during design,
construction and operation of their assets at sea. With our‘triple A’ approach, we add value throughout the complete
asset life cycle by reducing uncertainty and client exposure
to subsurface risk. We contribute to a safe and liveable world
by delivering solutions in support of the energy transition.

The challenges for offshore wind energy lie in scaling up,
ecological impact, multifunctional use, and balancing theneeds of a growing number of stakeholders. Deltares
collaborates with industry and other knowledge institutions
on research and advice on ecological and technical aspects,
such as hydrodynamics, geology, foundations, cables,
corrosion, and impact on the ecosystem. The future
generation of wind farms will face new installation challenges
in deeper and increasingly more hostile environments.
Whether you are an offshore contractor, energy utility,
or engineering company, we can assist you throughout
your design, installation, operation & maintenance,and decommissioning phases.
We develop knowledge and tools for the industry thatmitigates and minimizes risks to guarantee safe, reliable,
sustainable, and cost-efficient operations. We are always
actively looking for (industry) partners to collaborate on
Joint-Industry Projects to further accelerate achieving theambitious global targets related to the energy transition.

With our team of dedicated experts, specialised assets andcutting-edge digital technologies, we offer our services toa broad spectrum of clients.
For over 25 years, Fugro has provided solutions for thedevelopment of offshore windfarms. We support our clientsleveraging our long-standing relationships as they growtheir renewables business. We offer a wide range of sitecharacterisation and operations and maintenance services
such as soil investigations and geoconsulting for windturbine foundations and integrity assessments to support
life-time assessments. Our growing fleet of uncrewed
surface vessels (USVs) and remotely operated vehicles
is leading the industry transition to more sustainable
operations. With a 95% reduction in carbon emissions,safer operations and access to real-time data, USVs andremote and autonomous solutions play an important partin a successful energy transition.

info@deltares.nl
www.deltares.nl

info-nl@fugro.com
www.fugro.com

Geomil Equipment• The Orca can be supported by a Marlin seabed template.
• All Geomil offshore equipment is modular such that key
components can be used with different systems in theportfolio.

For over 85 years, Geomil has been developing andmanufacturing Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) equipment,
enabling high-quality and effective geotechnical site
investigations. CPT data is fundamental for reliable offshore
soil profiling as it sets the basis for cost effective project
realization.
The most commended Geomil systems are the Manta-100,
Manta-200, Orca-90/125 and Marlin-120.
• Geomil Manta’s are seabed CPT systems which canoperate anywhere from shallow to deep waters. At theheart of the Manta is the unique Continuous Drive
System (CDS), providing unrivalled push capacity. The
latest addition to the product range is a Seismic Source
Frame allowing for seismic CPT.
• The Orca is a downhole CPT and soil sampling systemcompatible with most common drill rigs. The Orca canprovide real-time data and has proven to ensure highefficiency and repeatable test data.

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Geomil is looking for partners with the ambition to develop
the market for offshore wind, using CPT technology. We are
specifically interested to collaborate with:• Geotechnical companies.
• Survey companies with an interest to step into
geotechnics.
• Vessel owners with the ambition to equip their vessel
for CPT.
• Companies interested to act as a (service) reseller.

sales@geomil.com
www.geomil.com

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Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN)

Periplus Company Profile

MARIN is a globally recognised top institute for maritime
research. Our mission is ‘Better Ships, Blue Oceans’: westand for clean, smart and safe shipping and sustainable
use of the sea. We do this as an independent knowledge
partner for the maritime sector, government and society.
We offer integrated solutions, from concept development
and design to operation, making optimal use of our model
testing facilities, computer simulations, simulators andfull-scale measurements. In developing, applying andsharing our knowledge, we stimulate innovation and global
collaboration. The knowledge and involvement of our people
are our strength.
In the future we will continue to support our mission,
focusing on an even stronger base of knowledge, reliable
tools and modern facilities. With this strengthened basewe will optimise the entire maritime operation, the ship,
the (floating) wind turbine as a system and the humanrole in this. Our knowledge and ideas will stimulate thedevelopment of a safer and cleaner shipping industry,
as well as encourage the sustainable use of the ocean for
the extraction of energy, food and raw material and thedevelopment of cultivated life and autonomous systems
at sea.

Over the past 20 years the Periplus Group has provided
specialized IT-solutions, personnel and know-how in thefield of hydrography and related disciplines.
Besides the “traditional” expertise on hydrographic issues,
we focus on providing our clients with high quality
applications, consultancy services and project support.
Especially we can provide your Offshore Wind project withexpertise in geology, geophysics, engineering support,
environmental issues, underwater archaeology, GIS, dataprocessing and data management.
With regards to our IT-solutions, our team of inhouse
software developers specialized in solutions inside thegeographical domain are ideally positioned to develop
applications within the marine environment. Combining
this with our roots in hydrography, we developed theinnovative online data platform GR:Dit which is designed
to help you to visualize and analyze asset-related offshore
subsea data. It utilizes a combination of historicalinformation and current inspection results to provide youwith comprehensive tools to assess the condition of yourassets and their environment.
We are proud to have been involved in 300+ projects
in the Offshore Wind, Oil&Gas, Dredging, Construction,
and Government sectors.

Info@marin.nl
www.marin.nl
info@periplus.nl
www.gridit.nl
www.periplus.nl

PonderaPondera is a globally operating consulting and project
development firm. Since the company’s start up in 2007,
we have been supporting clients in developing onshore
and offshore renewable energy projects. Pondera’s wellrecognized track record dates back to one of the world’s
first offshore wind farms. In recent years our expertise inrenewable energy generation has expanded into energy
conversion (e.g. green hydrogen) and energy storage(e.g. utility-scale grid batteries).
We offer over 15 years of experience in technical andcommercial consultancy. Through the years, our total
project portfolio increased to 16GW of installed capacity.
Pondera’s experts are skilled to identify and mitigate risks
at an early project stage. We provide strategic advice andhands-on delivery support to projects in all stages of the
project life cycle, from the initial feasibility phase throughconcept design, licensing, contracting, construction to
successful operations.

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Pondera has worked on iconic projects such as thedevelopment of the Haliade-X 12+ MW wind turbine,
one of the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbines,featuring a 14.5 MW capacity and a 220-meter rotor.
Together with Sif Group and GE Renewable Energy, Pondera
is now working on Amphytrite, an offshore demo project.
The objective is to contribute to affordable large-scale
green hydrogen production at sea, thereby supporting
decarbonization and accelerating the energy transition.

info@ponderaconsult.com
www.ponderaconsult.com

Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC)The Rich North Sea

DMEC is an accelerator for marine energy solutions.
Marine Energy, energy generated from our oceans, seas,
and rivers, is the world’s largest untapped source of clean
energy. By advancing innovation, mobilising capital andshaping policies, DMEC creates multipurpose energy
solutions for a wide variety of markets.

The Rich North Sea takes advantage of the unique
opportunity which offshore wind farms offer to enhancenature in the North Sea.

britta@dutchmarineenergy.com
www.dutchmarineenergy.com

Witteveen + Bos
Witteveen+Bos is an engineering and consultancy firm
headquartered in the Netherlands with a staff of around
1,500 professionals operating worldwide. We have a proventrack record in the onshore and offshore wind sector forover a decade, delivering engineering and environmental
consultancy services.

We are helping our planet in two ways: renewable energy
generation to stop climate change, and nature development
for more biodiversity in the North Sea. The biodiversity of
our largest nature reserve has been reduced by overfishingand diseases, leading to the disappearance of almost all
natural reefs. If we want to bring back these reefs, active
intervention is needed.
In close collaboration with the wind sector, offshore industry,and science we are building artificial reefs for oysters, tube
worms, and Northern horse mussels at various locationsin Dutch offshore wind farms. In so doing we help marine
life thrive and investigate the ideal conditions for optimal
nature development. The goal is to apply the acquired
knowledge in all wind farms in the North Sea.

Clients value Witteveen+Bos’s multidisciplinary approachand recognise it as one of our distinctive qualities. Our scalemeans we can form tailor-made teams of in-house experts
to achieve the best possible solution every time.

e.coolen@derijkenoordzee.nl
www.derijkenoordzee.nl/en/

Our offshore team consists of more than 120 academicallytrained professionals with combined experience on over
100 projects.

Waardenburg Ecology

Our services in the offshore wind sector include:• Feasibility Studies• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) andPermitting• Metocean Studies and Wind Resource Assessments• Nature-Inclusive Design• Floating Wind Technology• Geosciences and Geotechnical Engineering• Foundation Design• Cable Design and Installation• Grid Connection and Integration• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Waardenburg Ecology, founded in 1979, is an independent
consultancy firm for research, advice and design in the fieldof ecology, nature restoration and landscape.
With over 150 employees, they work across the full spectrumof ecology and the impact to changes in the environment.
Waardenburg Ecology has been involved with investigating
the effects of wind energy projects on wildlife for over
25 years, both offshore as well as onshore.
Since 1992, they are leading in the use of innovative radar
technology for bird research. In addition, they have 40 yearsof knowledge on hard-structure biodiversity. This knowledge,
combined with professional scientific divers, innovative
camera techniques and practical creative mindsets, enables
them to identify opportunities to enhance biodiversity, like
ecofriendly scour protection.

info@witteveenbos.com
www.witteveenbos.com
info@waardenburg.eco
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Project, contract, finance support
Bird & Bird

ESP Renewables

Bird & Bird is an international law firm which supports
organisations being changed by the digital world or thoseleading that change. We combine exceptional legal expertisewith deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative
thinking, to help clients achieve their commercial goals.
We have over 1400 lawyers in 31 offices across EMEA,
North America and Asia Pacific, as well as close ties withfirms in other parts of the world.

ESP Renewables is a project- and consultancy company
formed from a common goal, to come together to shareknowledge and expertise.

We believe we have one of the leading international renewableenergy practices in the world and are continuously ranked
as the most active legal advisers on both renewableenergy M&A and project transactions in Europe. We are aninternational cohesive and expert team who understandhow to work together to complete renewables projects tointernational investor standards.
In the Netherlands, our Energy team is trusted by clientsfor their energy industry knowledge and ability to solve
complex problems through deep sector expertise andspecific technical abilities. We provide tailored andcommercially oriented advice and assist our clients inhigh profile ground-breaking and complex transactions
and projects such as multi-billion offshore wind parks,(combination of) large solar parks and battery storage
systems, hydrogen facilities and innovative projects suchas nuclear technology and blockchain enabled energy
projects.

Our professionals believe, when we are working together,
continuously developing our skills, providing the rightservices to our clients, and expanding the organization
with professionals, we can create impact in the renewableindustry together.
We always work in a safe and sustainable environment forour professionals and stakeholders.
Building a trusting network of consultants with experiencein the renewable energy industry, where we value integrity,
long-term partnerships and delivering quality always keeping
in mind we are on the journey to net-zero.
‘Strength by Knowledge’ is our motto, where we believein the connection within our network to be able to provide
the knowledge you need. We have been involved in both
onshore and offshore wind farms, solar energy andhydrogen power, always keeping in mind the journey tonet-zero and developing a sustainable future together.

info@esp-renewables.com
www.esp-renewables.com
Sophie.Dingenen@twobirds.com
www.twobirds.com

Flux Partners
Flux Partners, an advisory company founded in 2014
with tender management, non-price criteria, contract
management and sustainability as core competencies,
is committed to realize healthy energy and infrastructure
projects for its clients. We deliver high-quality andhands-on tender and sustainability advice over the widthof the energy transition, including offshore wind, grid andport infrastructure, subsea cables, and hydrogen.
Achieving lasting impact, achieving sustainable results.
Our committed team of 90+ advisors constantly considers
how things can be done even better. Our clients include
developers and contractors, energy system operators,(local) governments and technology providers.

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We participated in hundreds of non-price criteria plans for
public tenders and have a strong track record in wind.
Flux, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates in
Europe and beyond.

info@flux.partners
n.meijer@flux.partners
www.flux.partners

Intramar Insurances

OutSmart

INTRAMAR insurances was found in 1994 to service suppliersand contractors in the (offshore) energy industries. From
the office based in the offshore port of Den Helder, thededicated INTRAMAR team is able to provide services fora Clients working worldwide.

Are you interested in predicting the short and long-term costsof your wind and solar project? It may seem challenging,but at OutSmart, we excel in this area. As experts in thefield, our primary focus lies in the operational phase of yourprojects, performing our services 24/7, 365 days per year.
We provide support to investors, owners, fund managers,
and industrial off-takers, helping them effectively operate
their assets and optimize returns.

Facing the complexity of energy contracts, Clients can relyon the specialists at INTRAMAR to obtain tailor made advice
and adequate insurance solutions.
Particular with respect to requirements regarding Offshore
Liability, including contractual liabilities, employers liability,
products and professional liability, the experienced brokers
will be at your service to respond with expert advice.
Insurance certificates as proof of insurance are supplied
to all Clients, stating the major insurance and contractual
elements like Principals as co-Assureds, waiver ofsubrogation rights, etc.
Further, for all kind of your precious (subsea) equipment,
vessels, tools, etc. the INTRAMAR team is able to arrange
comprehensive cover within the timeframe required.
Last but not least, INTRAMAR will be happy to arrange coverfor your personnel, hired staff, etc. as required for all
specific working locations, including cover for medevac
from offshore locations and cover for high risk areas.

Since 2008, we have been at the forefront of the energy
transition. Our operations span across the Netherlands,
Germany, Belgium, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
The market recognizes us for our extensive knowledge andexperience in the operational management of both onshore
and offshore renewable energy projects.
Our team consists of >40 specialized employees, eachproficient in their respective disciplines, such as technicalanalyses and advises, technical and commercial reporting,marine and flight coordination, as well as Permit to Work,HSE and IT management. We collaborate closely withpartners on technical solutions for wind turbines and solarparks. Drawing from our experience, we understand how toaccurately predict and influence efficiency in the short andmedium term.

nederland@out-smart.eu
www.out-smart.eu/
info@intramar.nl
www.intramar.nl

Rebel
Building on our experience in infrastructure, we started
our renewable energy practice in 2008. We apply our
financial, economic and strategic expertise in renewableenergy sectors such as wind energy (offshore and onshore),
district heating and cooling, water, geothermal energy,
biomass, biogas, solar and energy efficiency.
Rebel provides the complete package of financial advisory
services for all stages of offshore wind projects. We supportclients with financial modelling, project structuring &contracting, arranging debt and equity, strategic advisory,
mergers and acquisitions and concession tenders.

Stephan.vanOs@Rebelgroup.com
www.rebelgroup.com

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Component supply,engineering support
Boltlife BV

C1 Connections BV

Boltlife specializes in ultrasonic bolt load measurements
and procedures for closing bolted ring flange connections.
Our procedures cover all critical bolted connections usedin wind turbines and supporting structures.

C1 Connections has developed a new connection technology,
the C1 Wedge Connection (TM) to connect large wind turbine
components such as the connection between monopile andtransition piece and the connection between foundationand tower.

We offer consultancy, training, tooling, remote support andtechnical personnel during the preparation, installationand operational phases of a project.
Our methodologies offer solutions that can be implemented
at any point in time during the lifetime of your turbines.
Boltlife provides you with fully documented and traceable
insights in the quality of the bolted connections in yourproject.

The C1 Wedge Connection(TM) has a higher ultimate andfatigue capacity than conventional connections. The C1
Wedge Connection(TM) can be installed safer and fasterthan conventional connections and does not require
maintenance, saving on OPEX. The C1 Wedge
Connection(TM) allows direct CAPEX savings comparedto all alternatives.
The C1 Wedge Connection(TM) has been certified by DNV.

Our basic service consists of project preparation, training
and supervision for local technicians complemented withQA/QC and reporting from the data generated. Quality,
efficiency and safety are the key words for our procedures.
Reduce 40 to 80% in offshore time and eliminate the useof heavy hydraulic equipment during the O&M phase while
increasing the quality and lifecycle of the bolted
connections.

info@c1connections.com
www.c1connections.com

chielvanrooijen@boltlife.com
www.boltlife.com

EJ-Projects B.V.
In 2007, Eric Jansen established EJ-Projects with the aimof providing integrated design analysis services. With abackground in aerospace, turbo-machinery, and wind energy,
he specialises in computational mechanics, including loads,
hydrodynamics, aeroelasticity, control engineering, andstructural dynamics.

along with numerical simulations. These calculations
take into account factors such as met-ocean conditions,controller dynamics, and the load-carrying component
dynamics. They adhere to international guidelines andregulations, ensuring compliance with turbine class orsite-specific requirements.

EJ-Projects specialises in delivering independent
technical engineering consultancy services with a strong
focus on providing scientifically robust and technicallysound solutions for dynamic load scenarios, aeromechanicalsystems, and wind energy conversion systems. The project
portfolio includes collaborations with both established
OEMs and technology start-ups in various productdevelopment initiatives.

Advanced R&D Initiatives
EJ-Projects’ mission goes beyond traditional engineering– it encompasses the creation of trouble-shooting models
for in-depth analysis, as well as the technical de-risking ofnovel turbine and foundation concepts. After all, pioneering
technology stimulates innovation.

Integrated Load Analysis (ILA)
EJ-Projects offers dedicated ILA services for wind turbines
and their foundations across their entire life cycle, covering
design, certification, and operational phases. The process
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info@ej-projects.eu
www.ej-projects.eu

Hetraco

LiftWerx Europe“We make special fasteners an experience”

Based in North America and Europe, LiftWerx provides
turnkey services for Wind Turbine major repairs. We use
fully-electric crane-less technology to perform the following
types of repairs: Main Bearing Exchanges, Gearbox
Exchanges, Generator Exchanges, Blade Exchanges,
Pitch Bearing Exchanges and Yaw Drive Exchanges.
We perform work on turbine types such as Siemens, Vestas,
Gamesa, Senvion, GE and more.LiftWerx is the world’s firstcontractor to offer crane-less technology for offshore windturbines. Our technology avoids the use of large jack-up
barges and specialized heavy-lift vessels.
By using proven crane-less technology which can be
deployed from small vessels, large corrective repairs can be
performed at a much lower cost and in high wind speeds.
Our solution is safe, efficient, and reliable.

We produce fasteners from M5 till around M200, and otherthread related dimensions! We’ve a large and widt variety
of raw-materials on stock. These materials are standard
steels, high pressure, high temperature, stainless steel till
the nickel alloys. We’re able to produce orders withdelivery date the same day and can offer small quantities.
Our company is also experienced with all Classifications
like Lloyd’s, Bureau Veritas, etc.

sales@hetraco.com
www.hetraco.com
info.europe@liftwerx.com
https://liftwerx.com/

PentasPontis Engineering

Pentas is one of the most modern and advanced companies
in Europe in the field of producing plastic products byrotational moulding. We have 11 rotational moulding machines
and 8 milling machines. Since our establishment, in 1975,
we see technology as the basis for the optimal delivery ofcustomer-specific plastic products.

Pontis Engineering is a leading international company,
active in the rapidly growing industry of advanced
composite products.
We specialize in integrated engineering solutions for thedevelopment of large fiber reinforced composites, excellingin innovative power, cost effectiveness and quality. To thisend we supply a wide range of services covering the entire
process from conceptual design to (serial) production
and transportation.
We add value to our partners by leveraging on our extensive
industry knowledge and network, highly expertised
workforce and international presence. Our services covervarious growth markets for advanced composites, including
the wind power, aerospace, transport and marine sector.
With over 20 years of experience in composites, a dedicatedin-house design team and our worldwide network ofengineers, materials suppliers and knowledge institutes,
we are your highly qualified partner in developing stateof the art composite structures.

We consist of a team of 150 professionals with a heart fortechnology and are very committed to the world around us.
So we look beyond technical specifications. We want our
products to perfectly match the customer’s requirements,
while also taking into account the end user and the impactof our products on the environment.
Among other things, Pentas produces large water tanks foroffshore wind turbines to create a dampening effect against
vibrations in the tower.

info@pentas.nl
www.pentas.nl
info@pontis-engineering.com
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Robin Radar Systems BV

Torc-nology BV

Robin Radar’s mission is to provide actionable informationthat increases safety and security for both humans andbirds. We do that by combining purpose-built radars withunique software algorithms. We are Robin Radar Systems:
technology leader in the tracking and classification of small
objects. With more than 30 years of applied radar science,
we are proud to have in our environmental and wind sector
client portfolio, international companies onshore andoffshore such as: Equinor, Orsted, Gemini, Waardenburg
Ecology, Nina, 3BIRD, Bluebear, Rijkswaterstaat, Fino,
Takkolluoto Wind farm, EVN, Luminus (EDF group), Wind
Park Friesland and Woolnorth.

Torc-nology BV is a customer and service-orientedorganization specializing in providing high-quality
solutions for the safe and efficient tightening of bolted
connections. Our core competencies include the sale andrental of torque tools, as well as development and design,
maintenance, repair, calibration, and comprehensive
consulting and service.

info@robinradar.com
www.robinradar.com

We4Ce – The Rotorblade Specialist
Since 2008 We4Ce is the only remaining independent rotor
blade design company of the Netherlands for onshore andoffshore blades.
Where the core business started with complete blade
designs from aerodynamic performances up to structural
blade design and certification, already from the start itexpertized itself in the blade root to turbine connection.
This connection technology, called the We4Ce bushing is
implemented in thousands of wind turbines already withgreat success. The success story of this is extending itself
now also to existing blades suffering from loose inserts/
bushings.
Latter technology is referred to as “Re-FIT technology”
and makes the blades that presently suffer from loose
inserts to last longer: instead of creating waste the visionof We4Ce is to refurbish.
A second technology to offer is AdapTIP. This technology
for sure will become a new demand for future blades to beordered, where the tip part of the blade can be exchanged
rapidly for maintenance and optimum power control.
The first application is scheduled for early 2024 for reachinga Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 7.

Logistics Expertise
As a rental service provider, Torc-nology is flexible andversatile. We swiftly provide the necessary tools to ourclients for a day or offer fully equipped containers with all
the required tools for extended periods. With our extensive
experience as rental experts, we understand the logisticalchallenges involved. We are aware that tools often need
to be quickly available on-site since demand can bechallenging to predict. Management is facilitated throughsoftware, which also tracks and documents maintenanceand inspection intervals.
Custom Solutions by Our In-House Engineers
Torc-nology recognizes that the right solution is not always
readily available. This is why we maintain our own engineering
department, comprising mechanical engineers, plantengineers, and torque specialists. They design solutions
at both the detailed and system levels, including support
arms for torque tools. Additionally, we internally designand calculate offset gearboxes and hydraulic links.

sales@torc-nology.com
www.torc-nology.com

Integrated Wind turbine concepts
TouchwindIt’s TouchWind’s mission to make wind energy affordable,
everywhere and for everyone. TouchWind’s unique tilting
angled one-piece rotor floating wind turbine can handle
wind speeds of up to 70m/s and allow more compact
floating offshore wind farms. This leads to an enormous
increase of the energy potential for offshore wind farm byusing the TouchWind concept. Next to this, maintenancecan be carried out quicker and safe during harsher weather
conditions.

TouchWind
Arnold.timmer@we4ce.eu
www.we4ce.eu

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dirk.pulles@touchwind.org
www.touchwind.org

BV9.3 Foundations
Foundation supply Bottom fixed
Sif Netherlands BV

Smulders

Sif is a pioneer in the field of offshore foundations. With
75 years of experience, technical ingenuity and the dailycommitment of our craftsmen and women, Sif has acquireda leading position in the supply chain for offshore wind farms.
Our main product, the monopile, is the most common andmost economical solution for installing offshore windturbines. By delivering quality on time, safely and within
the agreed budget for years, we are co-determining the
speed with which the energy transition can take place. We
have proven this: Currently, there are 2,400 Sif foundations
anchored in the seabed. We are proud of that, because they
are crucial for achieving our objectives in the energy
transition.

Smulders is an international steel construction company
with more than 1,500 employees working across production
and assembly facilities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland
and the United Kingdom. Smulders has a proven track recordin the engineering, construction, supply and assembly ofheavy, technical complex steel constructions.

Global politics faces a huge challenge: the energy
transition. Sif lays the foundation needed for this – literally
and figuratively. Sif dares to lead the way and not only to
propagate its mission and vision, but also to follow throughwith actions. 20.2 million households already receive powerfrom offshore wind turbines that stand on our foundation.
Sif’s monopiles enable these turbines to supply power
under all circumstances; And that while the wind can blow
at a speed of 70 km/h and the waves can reach a height of
6 meters. The energy transition builds on Sif.

Smulders offers a full range of services from engineeringand fabrication to the complete turnkey solutions (EPCI)
of substations and foundations (transition pieces, jackets,
floating foundations) for offshore wind farms.
We have a track record of over 2,400 transition pieces,
160 jackets, 40 substations and 6 floating foundations.
Our projects can be found at the coasts of Western Europe,
Asia and the United States.
Central base of operations
In 2023, Smulders acquired a production and assemblysite in Vlissingen: Smulders Projects Netherlands.
Vlissingen is the perfect base to e.g. further develop ouroffshore activities. At this strategic location, we will beassembling bridges, as well as substations (AC and DC)
and their jacket foundations. This waterfront site offers
plenty of potential to realise our further growth ambitions.

info@smulders.com
www.smulders.com
info@sif-group.com
www.sif-group.com

SPT Offshore
SPT Offshore is a Business Unit within DEME Offshore
specialized in suction pile foundations and anchors. In our
25 years of existence, we were involved in the design,
supply and/or installation of over 1,000 suction piles,
including 118 wind turbine foundations up to 10 MW.
Suction pile installation is silent. The installation force isgenerated by water pressure difference hence a minimumof energy is required to install a suction pile foundation.
Suction pile structures can be fully decommissioned andeven be reused. Combined with the one-piece lift solutions
it can be considered as the most energy effective andsilent foundation solution.

For floating offshore wind suction pile anchors will be on
many occasions the most advantage solution. As suction
piles anchors combine the following advantages, besides
the noise free and fast installation:• Large holding capacity also in vertical direction fortension leg moorings• Multiple anchor lines to one anchor• Shallow foundation design in case limited sedimentlayers above bedrock are present.

info.spt@deme-group.com
www.sptoffshore.com/

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Foundation supply Floating
GustoMSCSPT Offshore

The pioneers of offshore engineering
NOV is a leading provider of technology and equipment
to the global energy industry. GustoMSC, part of the NOV
Marine and Construction business, is recognized forproviding advanced design & engineering consultancy formobile offshore units such as Wind Turbine Installation
Vessels, Blade Installation Vessels, Feeder Vessels, andFloating Offshore Wind Foundations. The company also
specializes in reliable equipment like jacking systems andheavy lift cranes. In close cooperation with our clients, wetranslate experience, science, and technical knowledge
into realistic & innovative ideas.

SPT Offshore is a Business Unit within DEME Offshore
specialized in suction pile foundations and anchors. In our
25 years of existence, we were involved in the design,
supply and/or installation of over 1,000 suction piles,
including 118 wind turbine foundations up to 10 MW.

The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels andsemi-submersibles is further optimized by our operational
support and engineering consultancy. In this way, GustoMSC
enables and supports safe and efficient operations at sea,
contributing to a sustainable future.
Based on its expertise and track record GustoMSC is well
positioned to support clients in conceiving and realizing
dedicated and integrated solutions to meet today’s
challenging requirements of the floating and fixed offshore
wind markets.

info.gustomsc@nov.com
www.nov.com/gustomsc

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Suction pile installation is silent. The installation force isgenerated by water pressure difference hence a minimumof energy is required to install a suction pile foundation.
Suction pile structures can be fully decommissioned andeven be reused. Combined with the one-piece lift solutions
it can be considered as the most energy effective andsilent foundation solution.

For floating offshore wind suction pile anchors will be on
many occasions the most advantage solution. As suction
piles anchors combine the following advantages, besides
the noise free and fast installation:• Large holding capacity also in vertical direction fortension leg moorings• Multiple anchor lines to one anchor• Shallow foundation design in case limited sedimentlayers above bedrock are present.

info.spt@deme-group.com
www.sptoffshore.com/

Component supply,engineering support
Circular Covers by CCM B.V.

GustoMSC

Circular Cover Manufacturing is a truly Dutch designer
and fabricator of new kinds of monopile hardcovers. Our
hardcovers are an essential piece of equipment during theconstruction of offshore wind farms. The hardcovers are
tailormade and can be adjusted to meet the mostchallenging key performance requirements of any project.
CCM hardcovers are made of high-quality materials, do not
require any maintenance and are price competitive.

The pioneers of offshore engineering
NOV is a leading provider of technology and equipment
to the global energy industry. GustoMSC, part of the NOV
Marine and Construction business, is recognized forproviding advanced design & engineering consultancy formobile offshore units such as Wind Turbine Installation
Vessels, Blade Installation Vessels, Feeder Vessels, andFloating Offshore Wind Foundations. The company also
specializes in reliable equipment like jacking systems andheavy lift cranes. In close cooperation with our clients, wetranslate experience, science, and technical knowledge
into realistic & innovative ideas.

We’ve got you covered
The innovative design and the used materials ensure apleasant working environment for all on- and offshore
personnel. Natural ventilation on top ensures the flow offresh air into the working area which also prevents thegrowth of moulds. All the installed hatches are translucent,can be easily removed, safely stored, and reinstalled
because of the lightweight materials used. Our design isalso strong enough to allow the hardcover to be lifted with
only three slings, even when stacked. The covers can bemechanically connected and can be lifted and stacked, up
to five pieces. The construction of these stacks is also
suitable for transportation on seagoing vessels. Due tothese advantages Vattenfall has chosen CCM hardcovers
for the ‘Hollandse Kust Zuid Offshore Wind Farm’.

The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels andsemi-submersibles is further optimized by our operational
support and engineering consultancy. In this way, GustoMSC
enables and supports safe and efficient operations at sea,
contributing to a sustainable future.
Based on its expertise and track record GustoMSC is well
positioned to support clients in conceiving and realizing
dedicated and integrated solutions to meet today’s
challenging requirements of the floating and fixed offshore
wind markets.

info.gustomsc@nov.com
www.nov.com/gustomsc
info@circularcovers.com
www.circularcovers.com

FinsulateFinsulate provides an environmental friendly, non-toxic
and easy to clean anti-fouling solution for bottom fixed andfloating offshore wind foundations. By applying specialized
short fibers to the structure’s surface, Finsulate minimizes
the attachment of marine organisms, such as mussels andbarnacles, thereby preventing accelerated wear and tearand ensuring long-lasting protection for the structures.
With its advanced adhesive technology, Finsulate offers
a lifespan of 20-30 years.
The growth of marine organisms on submerged structuresposes significant challenges, including difficult andtime-consuming inspections, with cleaning accounting forover two-thirds of inspection costs. However, Finsulate’s
innovative solution addresses these difficulties andsimplifies inspection processes and substantiallydecreases associated costs.
In addition to offshore wind power structures, Finsulate issuitable for various other offshore wind related equipment,

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including Anchoring Cables, Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV’s),
Tugs, Service Operation Vessels (SOV’s), and Wind Turbine
Installation Vessels (WTIV’s). Not only is Finsulate
environmentally friendly, but it also lowers operating costs
and saves valuable time.
With a proven track record in ship applications and througha successful Offshore Wind demonstration project, Finsulate
is a reliable and smart choice for offshore structures,
offering exceptional longevity.

ANTIFOULING FOR CLEAN
AND HEALTHY WATERWAYS

ffshorewind@finsulate.nl
www.finsulate.com

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Heerema Engineering Solutions

Mooreast Europe BV

Heerema Engineering Solutions (HES) is an engineering andconsultancy firm focusing on the offshore construction ofrenewable projects. We aim to create new solutions andadd value to sustainable offshore projects by translating
our theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. HES
plays a key role in offshore renewable projects from earlyphase development through the entire life cycle todecommissioning.

Mooreast is a designer, manufacturer and supplier ofmooring systems. Providing services worldwide, Mooreastis a leading company for total mooring solutions under
different classification, various load and soil conditions.
Predominantly active in the offshore oil & gas market,
Mooreast has a leading role in providing mooring systems
to the offshore renewable energy market. International
services are provided by Mooreast since 1993 toengineering companies (FPSO/CALM), drilling contractors,
dredging, -installation and pipe lay contractors as well as
operators. Mooreast works with two production locations(Netherlands and Singapore) to serve the project’s best
logistic and timely delivery.

Our approach combines years of engineering experience
with automation to deliver reliable, relevant solutions forour clients. By engineering the tools of the future, we canfocus on the successful delivery of renewable projects
worldwide. Examples of HES’ work include developing
robust and cost-effective construction strategies forclients, assisting in solving industry challenges related
to floating offshore wind, and applying our engineeringand operational knowledge to design components andequipment.
Our core team of around 40 colleagues specialize in theoffshore (renewables) industry and provides various
engineering disciplines. We look forward to bringing
inspiration and innovation offshore to achieve our missionof using our deep understanding of working at sea to cerate
new solutions that accelerate the world’s transition togreen energy.

Anchors
Mooreast supplies its own design MA5 and MA7 dragembedment anchors used in various applications withclassification authorities.
Buoys
Mooring buoys, surface buoy; Mooreast has developed its
own design and provides standardized types and special
design with different layout to fit the project.
RentalA rental fleet of anchors, buoys and mooring lines isavailable for immediate supply and special design
equipment will be considered upon request.
Rigging
The newly established rigging department is providing
hoisting materials, wire rope- and synthetics slings,
shackles and connectors of major brands and keeps stockof commonly used size and types. Material testing isprovided by the newly installed testing bed up to 600 mT.

info@hes-heerema.com
http://hes.heerema.com
roderick@mooreast.com
www.mooreast.com

Selmers“Selmers delivers tailor-made process solutions for thehandling, cleaning, and coating of steel objects. Theiradvanced focus lies in the integration of mechatronicequipment, robotics, and a high degree of automation.
Specializing in surface treatments for conduits, pipes,
profiles, monopiles, and wind towers, Selmers stands
at the forefront of the pipe industry. Their rich legacy,
spanning over 50 years, underpins their global leadership
position.
Selmers’ holistic approach encompasses robust in-houseengineering capabilities across all relevant disciplines.
A notable strength is their expertise in IT/OT integration,
supplemented by a state-of-the-art data management
software platform and immersive VR simulations.

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Driven by a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability,
Selmers strives to produce solutions that conscientiously
conserve our planet’s resources. This ensures the safe andsustainable use of vital resources like oil, biogas, hydrogen,water, and wind energy. It is Selmers’ enduring ambition
to be more than just a service provider; they aim to be atrusted partner that significantly elevates their clients’operational excellence.”

mail@selmers.com
www.selmers.com/

TNO Energy Transition

Tree Composites

TNO, the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific
Research, was founded by law in 1932 to enable businessand government to apply knowledge. As an organization
regulated by public law, TNO is independent: not part ofany government, university or company.
Since April 1st 2018, the Energy Research Centre of theNetherlands, ECN, has joined forces with TNO and has
become TNO Energy Transition.

Tree Composites introduces the TC-joint, a novel
technology based on composite as an alternative to thecomplex welded joints in multi-membered tubular
structures. We provide solutions to realise dynamicallyloaded structures with higher fatigue resistance. Additional
advantages include substantial steel reduction, lower pricing,
reduced carbon footprint, and simultaneous increase ofstructure manufacturing speed at the construction site.

ECN (Energy research Centre of the Netherlands) has
been the Netherlands flagship R&D and services centre
for sustainable energy technologies. In the field of windenergy, ECN was a true pioneer and technical authority.
It’s internationally leading position has been built up
through 40 years of dedicated investment and experience.
At present as TNO Wind Energy, in-depth knowledge of thewhole wind power plant system is combined with world
leading full scale test facilities and accredited
measurement experts.

In 2020 we incorporated Tree Composites to bring thistechnology designed by TU Delft to the market andobtained a statement of feasibility issued by offshorecertification body DNV. The team currently consist of
15 people that bring together experience in offshore
wind structures, composite design and composite
manufacturing.

Today, TNO Wind Energy’s core mission is to reduce thecost of offshore wind energy. This is achieved by applying
innovative solutions in the industry and driving groundbreaking R&D forward. TNO Wind energy supports
companies at the design, implementation and operational
level.

info@tno.nl
www.tno.nl/en

The TC-joint is applicable to a wide variety of industries,
but we put our efforts in the industry where we can makethe greatest impact, offshore structures. Continuous
effort is put into reaching new levels of certification,
developing new tools and knowledge. From this point on,
we look forward to develop our joint technology to its fullpotential: paving the path towards more sustainable
renewable energy.

admin@treecomposites.com
www.treecomposites.com

Trelleborg
Trelleborg Infrastructure’s polymer sealing and damping
solutions are built on decades of craftmanship. When it
comes to offshore wind, immersed tunnelling, dredging,water infrastructure, noise and vibration isolation, andhigh-performance special projects, the operational
capability of our solutions are assured at the highest level.
We have unrivalled global reach, with feet-on-the ground
local presence, cross-industry expertise and in-houseend-to-end solution capabilities, combining to improve
integrity, sustainability and efficiency, and accelerate
performance across projects.
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure’s industry-leading
solutions for offshore wind foundation seals are built on
deep expertise and design knowledge to help you calculate
the right specifications with accuracy and precision. Whether
you are developing your first designs or innovating on yourprevious successes, our experience of working alongsidecontractors and subcontractors ensures that we deliverproduct excellence and support within your timelines.

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Trelleborg, when failure is not an option. We are proud tohave been the trusted supplier for more than 3600
Foundation Seals in offshore wind over the last 15 years.
Next to these seals we focus on providing solutions to
the offshore renewable energy market with grout seals,
airtight deck seals, MP/TP flange seals, Tower seals,
compression seals, inflatable seals, self-activating seals,
anti-vibration solutions, shock pads, fenders, flexible
mooring systems, installation & inspection.

Marjon.Frederiks@trelleborg.com
www.trelleborg.com

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation GuideFibreMax

Delmar Systems

In the realm of offshore wind solutions, FibreMax emerges
as a true game-changer. This Dutch company has set itself
apart by introducing an innovation that is revolutionizing
the industry; parallel endless wound fiber cables.
What makes this product truly exceptional is not just its
uniqueness, but its wide-ranging applications.

Delmar Systems is the trusted partners to most offshore
energy industry’s leaders, delivering innovative andcustomer-focused anchoring and mooring solutions.
We are committed to the highest standards of safety,
integrity, and respect to the environment. We are proud of
our legacy and impeccable track record over our combined
100 years, always delivering value in everything we do.

FibreMax’s patented cables have found their way into a
multitude of sectors, from (offshore) cranes to tidal energy
projects, yacht rigging, and the mooring of floating windturbines, XXL Monopiles. Their versatility knows no bounds.
One of FibreMax’s key strengths lies in its highly automatedproduction process. This not only ensures precision but
also enables them to scale up effortlessly, even on a global
scale, to meet local content requirements which will de-risk
projects significantly.
However, it’s not just about automation and versatility.
FibreMax’s cables are engineered with impeccable precision,require no maintenance, are impervious to corrosion, area remarkable >80% lighter than conventional steel cables
and can be made from circular fibers.
These attributes make FibreMax cables the go-to choicefor the most demanding on-and-offshore applications,where durability and performance are non-negotiable.

World's strongest cable...

info@fibremax.nl
https://fibremax.nl/

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www.delmarsystems.com
sales@delmarsystems.com

9.4 Substations, subsea cables
Component supply,engineering support
24shoreBlueoffshore

24shore offers a comprehensive cable storage andmanagement solution, addressing both offshore and onshore
requirements. The company supplies a range of cablestorage equipment, including the Modular Cable System(MCS), Offshore and Onshore Turntables, and Baskets.
Operating under the umbrella of the XELLZ Group, 24shore
specializes in project logistics management, ensuringtransparent control throughout the entire project lifecycle.

The company
Blue Offshore is a Dutch subsea installation contractor
founded in early 2010. Our company provides world-wide
solutions for subsea cable installation to international
clients. We provide support from the conceptual design
stage to engineering, construction, installation andcommissioning for offshore subsea cables, flexibles andumbilicals. We stand for highly qualified individuals withproven track records, modular and flexible equipment,
strategic and operational best-in-class partners.

Their cable solutions encompass rental, storage, handling,transport, transshipment, and engineering services. Notably,
24shore has introduced an innovative solution called
ReelFrame™ for cable loading and transport. This patented
innovation allows for longer cable lengths on a single drum
for transportation and eliminates the need for mobile cranes
during loading and offloading, resulting in a remarkable
45%+ reduction in CO2 emissions in the logistics aspectof projects.
In addition to their transport solutions, 24shore boasts
the Project Logistics Control Centre (PLCC), a central hub
for managing complex projects, handling communication,
documentation, tracking, contracts, and more.
24shore places a strong emphasis on the value-driven
nature of logistics in projects, aiming to reduce costs andenvironmental impact significantly. Their experienced team,
combined with a robust IT platform, ensures the successful
closure of projects with efficiency and innovation at theforefront.

Our services
Our team assists customers with world-class innovative
standalone solutions to suit their particular project needs.
This service includes:• Design and engineering• Project management• Installation equipment• Offshore construction
Modular Basket Carousel
Our team has developed the world’s largest Lloyds
Register-certified subsea product installation equipment.
The equipment consists, among other, of a modular Basket
Carousel and has variable product carrying capacities tosuit project requirements up to 5000 metric tonnes. The
flexibility and modularity of the system will reduce costs
and risks through:• Flexible product installation schedules• Product storage and transportation• Shorter mobilisation and demobilisation schedules• Increased choice in fit-for-purpose floating platform
types to suit best project requirements rather than
generic solutions.

peter.bouwhuis@xellz.com
www.xellz.com

Gouda Holland BV
Gouda Holland is manufacturer and suplier of cableladders, cable trays and supporting material. Also
installation of our own materials is optional.

www.blueoffshore.com/
info@blueoffshore.com

b.erdtsieck@goudaholland.nl
www.goudaholland.nl

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HSM Offshore

Heinen & Hopman engineering

During more than 60 years HSM Offshore Energy has
successfully completed well over 150 turnkey projects
such as platforms, modules, and jackets for the offshore
upstream energy sector.

Heinen & Hopman was founded in 1965 in the Netherlands
as a family business by Melis Heinen and Cees Hopman.
Heinen & Hopman has become a leading specialist in themaritime sector. With a global network of 50 subsidiaries,
we are able to offer the highest quality of service andproducts to our clients at all times in all places. HVAC isvery important to assure continuous operation of theoffshore wind park. Herein we focus in Offshore High
Voltage Stations as well as Windfarm Installation vessels
to maintain the right indoor climate, temperature andhumidity level.

SM is an integrated solution provider of Engineering,
Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioningof Offshore High Voltage Substations and Offshore green
Hydrogen production platforms and steel substructures.
Having delivered the World’s very first OHVS in 2002, ourtrack record features 3,5 GW commissioned offshore gridconnections with a further 2,3 GW under construction withcapacities up to 1.060 MW and topside weights of 5.300 MT.
The Quality Management System is certified to ISO
9001:2015. The health and safety management system
is SCC** 2017/6.0 certified and we have been certified
for Safety Culture Ladder level 3 . Our ISO 14001:2015
certification is testament to our environmental commitment,
as is our CO2 awareness level 3 certificate.
The covered production facilities in Schiedam and Krimpen
aan den Ijssel allow full indoor completion with optimum
control of quality and planning. The yards – 200,000 square
metres – feature deep water open North Sea access, heavy
duty load-out quays, a 270 metres jetty and own blastingand painting facilities.

HVAC for offshore substations
HVAC is very important to assure continuous operation of
the offshore wind park. Every down time due to technicalfailure means a decrease in the supply of electrical energy,
and thus revenue. By using HVAC equipment of the highest
standard, we provide durable and reliable installations.
We understand that service visits should be kept to aminimum as visiting an offshore wind farm is slightly morecostly than paying a visit to a docked ship. Therefore, we
make sure our HVAC systems are low-maintenance.
Therefore we use high quality materials – like stainlesssteel and titanium – to avoid corrosion and guarantee thelifetime of the platform. Harsh environments also require
specialized preventive maintenance to minimize the risk ofearly failures. Our MRO department is specialized inpreventive maintenance work and offers customized HVAC
maintenance contracts. The offshore wind industry knows‘prevention is better than cure’ and to ensure optimal
operations of the OHVS regular maintenance on the HVAC
cooling system is to be carried out.

sales@hsm.nl
www.hsm.nl

pr@heinenhopman.com
www.heinenhopman.com

Primo Marine
Since more than 2 decades we advise our clients on major
subsea power cable projects, contributing to thegreenification of the world’s energy supplies. We offer aunique combination of academic knowledge and a long
history of field experience to provide smart solutions.

interconnectors, export systems, offshore wind farms,
new technologies like hydrogen, CO2 pipelines, floating
wind, offshore solar and other smart developments
beyond the horizon.

As trustful advisors we provide confidence from boardroom
to backdeck level in new or existing subsea infrastructure
projects, ensuring your interests are protected by balancing
cost, risks and technology over the lifetime of the assets.
We are passionately guiding our clients on technical,
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info@primo-marine.com
www.primo-marine.com

Interdam

SoluForce

As an early entrant to the offshore wind market, InterDamdeveloped a range of weight-saving products that comply
with the DNV-ST-0145 standard for offshore substations.
InterDam’s G21 light-weight sandwich panels provide themost cost-effective solution for internal and external walls
of offshore wind substations. As well as reducing topsideweight, InterDam’s panels are easy to transport and areeasy to install.

There are many initiatives to help our society towards acarbon-free economy. However, there are still quite a few
challenges to overcome. Our solution: providing a safe,
sustainable, cost-efficient and, above all, quickly
deployable infrastructure for local hydrogen distribution.
SoluForce is the originator and technological leader inlong length high pressure Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipesystems (RTP, also known as Flexible Composite Pipes
or FCP). They are used for many applications, such ashydrocarbons, hydrogen, water, offshore and mining. It iscompletely flexible, fully corrosion-free, does not sufferfrom hydrogen embrittlement and is quick and simple toinstall.

InterDam also used its extensive offshore experience todevelop a range of fit-for-purpose fire doors that maximize
lifespan and minimize maintenance in harsh offshore
conditions. Our weather-tight, durable fire doors can beapplied both in substations and in the Transition Piecesof the wind turbines.
We have supplied our products to over 70 number of OSS
and HVDC platforms worldwide for major operators asØrsted, TenneT, EnBW, Iberdrola, EDF, Vattenfall, RWE
and Parkwind.
Design, engineering, fabrication, supply and installationof architectural products for the Offshore SubStations or
HVDC platforms.
• External wall panels• Internal wall panels• External double sealed doors• Internal doors• External windows• TP/MP Doors

Based on proven technologies, it can be the perfectaccelerator to achieve local green hydrogen distribution
in a fast, flexible and cost-efficient manner. Moreover,
the CO2 footprint of producing the SoluForce pipe is only
a fraction of that of a traditional steel pipe, which is an
important aspect in an ambition towards a CO2 neutral
industry.
The SoluForce RTP system has been certified for hydrogen
applications up to 42 bar of operating pressure. Unique inthe world of hydrogen transport and a global first. Thissignificant milestone has a major impact on the feasibilityof hydrogen projects, and is a new step towards a sustainableenergy mix.

info@soluforce.com
www.soluforce.com
info@interdam.com
www.interdam.com

Seekable
Seekable is an Amsterdam-based startup specializing in
advanced technology solutions for the submarine cableindustry. We are developing a tracking solution for thedetection of submarine power cables, coupled with thesimultaneous accurate estimation of their burial depth.
Our innovative tracker, powered by sensors, data analytics
and AI, provides real-time and accurate tracking capabilities
to optimize cable monitoring. The survey instrumentation
uses magnetic data in conjunction with a model that
encapsulates the marine environment to determine therelative position of the cable. Seamless integration withall standard offshore survey software is possible.

Regular monitoring of cable position and burial depth can
reduce the potential for physical cable damage, which can
result in costly downtime. Our team of skilled engineers,
researchers and industry experts have worked together
to develop an innovative submarine power cable tracker.
We are driven by the belief that our solutions will not only
improve operational efficiency by reducing cable downtime,
but also contribute to the sustainable development of therenewable energy sector.

info@seekable.nl
www.seekable.nl

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Reynard Solutions

Vos Prodect Innovations (VPI)

We perform a wide range of offshore high voltage activities
for the connection and maintenance of offshore wind assets,
covering array, export or interconnecting cables. Our trackrecord covers a multitude of wind farms and substations.
We employ the largest team of HV specialists in the industry.
All our staff receive proper and project-specific in-housetraining and certification prior to every new project.

With over 60 years of experience in the offshore business,
Vos Prodect Innovations (VPI) can be seen as one of thepioneers in the field of subsea cable protection systems,
cable hang-off systems and many other associatedsolutions for subsea cable manufacturers and installers.
Within the industry, VPI has gained a reputation of quality
and has been trusted with numerous projects worldwide.

As a result, our professionals deliver the highest qualityof work in shortest amount of time, with an outstanding
safety record.

VPI offers a complete system, which includes the cable
protection system and the hang-off systems, as a universal
package, that has been tested extensively. As the cable
protection system serves to protect and stabilize subsea
power cables, the hang off-system secures the electricity
cable during the installation on a wind turbine and securely
locks the cable after final installation. VPI contributes toa greener world by investing in a sustainable future.
Offshore wind farms have become incredibly importantand can be seen as a crucial factor in the process ofsustainability. We at VPI are ready to support in this.

Reynard recently became part of the WTS Energy Group,
thereby enlarging its global presence creating the ideal
combination of a contractor’s mind-set with the flexibilityof a large global workforce. Early involvement with our clientsis therefore the key to joint success. As experts in our field,
we jointly work towards reducing offshore downtime andrisks. These time-saving measures are engineered during
preparation phases where team optimization and smart
solutions are scrutinized to reduce offshore operation
time. For the benefits of both our clients and ourselves.
We are aiming to combine three goals – helping our clients
become successful while improving the environment at thesame time and create a well- trained local workforce.
Our aim is simply to become the best jointing company inthe world.

VPI is your preferred partner in the renewable energy
market, providing tailor-made subsea solutions for cablemanufacturers and installers. VPI offers preliminary
installation support as well as opportunities to attend‘training days’, to experience first-hand the ease of
assembly and installation for our product range.

info@vos-prodect.com
www.vos-prodect.com

jonne.schortinghuis@reynard.nl
www.reynard.nl

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Balance of Plant contractors
Boskalis

MammoetAs a leading global dredging contractor and marine
services provider, Boskalis offers a unique combinationof experts, vessels and services. Maintaining the highest
safety and sustainability standards, we deliver innovativeand competitive all-round solutions to our clients.

Mammoet offers solutions for any heavy lifting or transportchallenge, helping the world to grow safely and efficiently,
moving towards a sustainable future.

For the international offshore energy and renewables
sectors we offer an unparalleled range of specialist services
as either a service provider or a lump sum contractor forthe execution of offshore energy projects.
Within the offshore wind industry Boskalis has a successful
track record in providing services throughout every phaseof a project. We perform geophysical and geotechnicalsurveys of the seabed. We take care of transport andinstallation of the offshore wind turbine foundations suchas (XXL) monopiles and jackets for both floating and fixedoffshore wind farms. We install and bury export and array
cables, and install rock to protect cables and prevent scour
damage to offshore foundations. Once the wind farm is
operational, we offer long-term subsea inspection, repair
and maintenance services (IRM). With our knowledge andexperience in the removal of offshore structures we are
well positioned to remove offshore wind turbines andcables after their useful life.

offshore.energy@boskalis.com
www.boskalis.com/offshore

We are the world’s largest engineered heavy lifting andtransport company, with around 140 branches worldwide
and around 6,000 colleagues.
To deliver lower-cost offshore wind energy, we manage
complex global supply chains, throughout all land-based
scopes.
We help move fabricated components from production
to storage, then storage to vessel, as quickly as possible,
clearing space for the next batch to be manufactured.
By managing the entire seaborne transport and storage
scope, including load-in and load-out, sea fastening,shipping agents and port marshaling, we reduce projectinterfaces and risk.
The world’s largest cranes help us to assemble turbines
close to the quay, where the process is most efficient –funded by operational budgets. We also launch smaller
floating foundations this way, with larger types driven
onto semi-submersible vessels.

david.leon.shaw@mammoet.com
www.mammoet.com

Van den Herik
Van den Herik is a family business of hydraulic engineers
in heart and soul. The passion for working with wateroriginated in 1946. The company has now grown into a
multi-disciplinary enterprise with over 200 employees,that is strong in both hydraulic engineering projects andthe detection of conventional ordnance. Van den Herik is
versatile, sustainable ánd innovative.

of every type. Our design department can assist in
calculating and designing the right and most effective scour
protection solutions. Recently one of our self-propelledhopper barges has been equipped with a new operating
system for the bottom doors to enable precise and dosedrock dumping. With our own survey vessels we are always
capable to work with real time data of the working area.

With our seagoing fleet (like Trailing Suction Hopper
Dredgers, Backhoe Dredgers, self-propelled Grab Dredger,
Pontoons, self-propelled Hopper Barges) we have a uniqueposition in the market. Our vessels are, like our company,
big enough to make impact, and small enough to be highly
maneuverable and flexible. We can take care of offshoreand nearshore works like dredging, trenching, backfilling,protection of cables and installations with scour protection

sliedrecht@herik.nl
www.herik.nl/en

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Van Oord

Seafox strives to be world’s first choice offshore support
jack-up company in the energy industry, meeting andexceeding customers’ expectations by offering safe offshore
services through global expertise and local knowledge.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 yearsof experience as an international marine contractor. Our
dedication to marine ingenuity drives our commitment tocreating a better world for future generations.

For over 30 years we have been managing our offshore
support jack-up units around the world providing
accommodation, catering, and housekeeping services tothe offshore energy sector . Our versatile fleet is able tosupport both oil & gas and wind related operations such as
platform and Offshore Substation hook-up and commissioning
services, maintenance activities, well testing andworkover operations, transport and installation, plug andabandonment, and decommissioning.

Working closely and safely with our clients and stakeholders,
we specialise in developing innovative and sustainable
solutions. The growing world population demands more
space, enhanced maritime transport infrastructure, andbetter coastal protection due to climate change challenges.
Meeting the rising energy demand while reducing global CO2
emissions necessitates a transition to renewable energy
sources, and offshore wind is a key contributor to achieving
climate targets worldwide.

We are determined to providing innovative, safe, andreliable solutions for all our clients active in the offshore
energy sector through operational excellence. Therefore,
the Seafox units come with a professional crew who has astrong operational philosophy and heritage. Seafox is a
dedicated and professional organization with a strong
focus on quality and safety on all levels. Our shore-based
staff as well as our own marine crew consist of highlyqualified, fully-trained, and quality & safety-conscious
professionals that together with our clients endeavour
to provide a steady, reliable, and more and moreenvironmental friendly energy spectrum.

With over 20 years of proven experience and an impressive
track record in constructing offshore wind projects,
Van Oord is leading the way in the energy transition. As an
offshore wind contractor, we focus on the entire lifecycleof offshore wind farm development, including designingand engineering wind farm infrastructure, the installationof subsea foundations, electrical infrastructure andoffshore wind turbines, as well as heavy maintenance andrepair. Our commitment to safety, innovative solutions, theexpertise of our employees, and specialised offshore windequipment significantly contribute to the further build-out
of offshore wind energy.

Seafox is certified by DNV Register Quality Assurance for:• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems• OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems for the Operations andManagement of a fleet of jack-up offshore support units

Info@seafox.com
www.seafox.com

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www.vanoord.com

Installation equipment supply
CAPE Holland

Dieseko GroupWe are passionate about piling; we continuously improve
the performance of pile installation and removal: faster,easier, smoother and more sustainable. We love to make
impact and contribute to good vibrations. Our customers’
offshore oil, gas and wind projects are of the greatest
significance. These mighty constructions require solid
foundation, and we are there to support them with thesmartest piling equipment and all our knowledge, skill andcraftmanship. At CAPE Holland we proudly build on six
generations of piling experience. We get the job done!

Vibro Monopile Installation Equipment
Dieseko Group, based in the Netherlands, is the world leader
OEM in vibrohammer technology. We have designed, built
and used these hammers and related auxiliaries for the
past 50 years. The products are sold, serviced and rented
worldwide from the head office in the Netherlands, branch
offices in Australia, China, Poland and USA and through an
extensive dealer and agent network. Dieseko also offers
this technology for offshore installation & decommissioning
projects.

Above all, we are solution providers. We think in possibilities.
Whether we need to be creative in sourcing the proper
equipment for you, or the situation requires an ‘out-ofthe-box’ approach. We are the pioneers in offshore vibro
driving. Our work includes research, design, and engineering.

Dieseko recently developed and built the GIANT 2000,
a vibrohammer capable of upending and installing XXL
monopiles. It has been built according to Dieseko’s
philosophy and experience that we build-up in the past
50 years and will be deployed in its first commercial OWF
project in 2024. Patented details in the design such as
variable damping elements and the modular built elementsallow the hammer to be modified exactly to your job.

Since its first commercial project in 2015, the CAPE VLT(Vibro Lifting Tool) has accumulated an extensive trackrecord with highly efficient upending, positioning installationand extraction of offshore and nearshore piles. Using
various CAPE VLT configurations and pile clamping
systems a large range mono-, pin-, jacket-, and anchor
piles have been installed. The CAPE VLT has also beenused for removal of piles during test and decommissioning
projects.

www.diesekogroup.com/markets/offshore/m.schols@diesekogroup.com

communications@capeholland.com
www.capeholland.com

Dutch Drilling Consultants
Dutch Drilling Consultants (DDC) is specialized in large
diameter drilling. DDC owns a large fleet of pile top drillingrigs to execute the drilling works.

Our office is in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands and our yard
is in Ridderkerk, near the Rotterdam harbour. At the yard
we assemble the constructions and prepare the equipment
for transport to projects all over the world.

DDC is active in different markets varying from onshore,
near shore to offshore and renewables. DDC drills
foundations for offshore wind farms, bridges, jetties,
oil/gas platforms and ventilation shafts for tunnels.
Drilling is our core business, also we can act as a consultant.
We have our own in-house engineering department for thebest integration of our services for your foundation drilling
projects. Furthermore we supply skilled drilling personnel.

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www.ddcbv.com

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Enersea

Eager One

Enersea and its sister company H2SEA offer consultancy,
project management and engineering services for theoffshore Renewable Energy (Wind & Hydrogen) andHydrocarbon market. We combine excellent client insightwith high quality engineering (management), enabling us
to increase the value of our client’s investment. Clientsvary from innovative start-ups to developers, owners
and suppliers of installation vessels and equipment.
Our effective and adequate design decisions result inon time delivery with feasible and practical solutions.

Eager.one, based in Utrecht (NL), is active in the field ofheavy mechanical engineering and fabrication services
with specific know-how in systems for (offshore) heavy
lifting and special transport.

Emailwww.enersea.nl
www.h2sea.nl

Since its establishment in 1979, Eager.one has specialized
in the engineering of lifting, handling and installationequipment and methods. Nowadays, Eager.one also supports
its clients in the engineering of complex lifts and designs
and constructs custom-made mission equipment, enabling
efficient and safe operations, particularly in the offshore
wind industry.
Our engineering experts provide bespoke lifting andhandling tools to contractors worldwide for the mobilization,transport, and installation of offshore wind farms.
Projects are completely taken care of, from concept study,
engineering, and fabrication, to testing, commissioning
and aftersales support.

GustoMSC
The pioneers of offshore engineering
NOV is a leading provider of technology and equipment
to the global energy industry. GustoMSC, part of the NOV
Marine and Construction business, is recognized forproviding advanced design & engineering consultancy formobile offshore units such as Wind Turbine Installation
Vessels, Blade Installation Vessels, Feeder Vessels, andFloating Offshore Wind Foundations. The company also
specializes in reliable equipment like jacking systems andheavy lift cranes. In close cooperation with our clients, wetranslate experience, science, and technical knowledge
into realistic & innovative ideas.
The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels andsemi-submersibles is further optimized by our operational
support and engineering consultancy. In this way, GustoMSC
enables and supports safe and efficient operations at sea,
contributing to a sustainable future.
Based on its expertise and track record GustoMSC is well
positioned to support clients in conceiving and realizing
dedicated and integrated solutions to meet today’s
challenging requirements of the floating and fixed offshore
wind markets.

sales@eager.one
www.eager.one

GBM Works
GBM Works develops and commercialises a silent
installation method for offshore wind farm foundations,
the Vibrojet®. Using a combination of vibrations and GBM’s
patented technology, the Vibrojet® reduces the friction
between the soil and the inner walls of the monopile,
reducing resistance against installation and the energy
required. By fluidizing the soil, this innovative methodenhances the performance of the Vibrohammer resulting indeeper refusal depths (mitigating the risk of not reachingtarget depth) and increasing piling speeds. More importantly,
this installation technology induces less noise emissions,
reducing the need for expensive noise mitigation measures.
The Vibrojet® is feasible for a variety of projects, in particular
those with XXL foundations. As the monopiles get bigger
and bigger, the value of the Vibrojet® in comparison toconventional installation method increases, making it amore suitable solution.

info.gustomsc@nov.com
www.nov.com/gustomsc

info@gbmworks.com
www.gbmworks.com

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Holmatro Industrial Equipment

In the realm of offshore wind solutions, FibreMax emerges
as a true game-changer. This Dutch company has set itself
apart by introducing an innovation that is revolutionizing
the industry; parallel endless wound fiber cables.
What makes this product truly exceptional is not just its
uniqueness, but its wide-ranging applications.

Founded in 1967, Holmatro Industrial Equipment is worth
over +55 years of experience with high pressure hydraulictools & systems. We are proud that after all this time weare still a MADE in The Netherlands company with inhouseresearch & development, engineering and production. We
aim to provide you with the most safe, reliable, durable andergonomic solution for your application, delivering highquality products, excellent service and great customer care.

FibreMax’s patented cables have found their way into a
multitude of sectors, from (offshore) cranes to tidal energy
projects, yacht rigging, and the mooring of floating windturbines, XXL Monopiles. Their versatility knows no bounds.
One of FibreMax’s key strengths lies in its highly automatedproduction process. This not only ensures precision but
also enables them to scale up effortlessly, even on a global
scale, to meet local content requirements which will de-risk
projects significantly.
However, it’s not just about automation and versatility.
FibreMax’s cables are engineered with impeccable precision,require no maintenance, are impervious to corrosion, area remarkable >80% lighter than conventional steel cables
and can be made from circular fibers.
These attributes make FibreMax cables the go-to choicefor the most demanding on-and-offshore applications,where durability and performance are non-negotiable.

Offshore Winds Systems & Services
Over the last decades, Holmatro Industrial equipment has
built a proven track record providing various solutions for
the Offshore Wind Industry. In our way of work, partnershipis key. Most projects were developed & executed in close
cooperation with the developer, engineering companies
and installation contractors Besides hydraulic solutions tolevel and fixate wind turbine foundations, such as transition
pieces and jackets, we have supplied various systems in
the field of cutting, sea fastening, deck handling andskidding solutions.
Your reliable choice in demanding circumstances;• Transport• Installation• Maintenance• (Onsite) service• Decommissioning.

World's strongest cable...

industry@holmatro.com
www.holmatro.com

info@fibremax.nl
https://fibremax.nl/

Huisman

Enerpac

Huisman is a worldwide supplier of step changing technicalsolutions to the world’s leading companies in the energy
sector. Our products range from large capacity cranes up
to highly engineered installation tools, to optimise every
stage of installation and operation of offshore wind farms.

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools andservices company serving a broad and diverse set ofcustomers in more than 25 countries.

info@huisman-nl.com
www.huismanequipment.com

The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group tradeson the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”.

The Company’s businesses are global leaders in highpressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products andsolutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help
customers safely and reliably tackle some of the mostchallenging jobs around the world.

patrick.frencken@enerpac.com
www.enerpac.com

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HycomHydrauvision

HYCOM, part of the HYDAC Group, specializes in Hydraulic(sub)systems and components for seamless operations ofoffshore- and offshore wind applications.
With decades of experience since 1973, we have perfected
our expertise, ensuring our systems are tailored to meet
our client’s needs, unmatched performance, and reliabilityof applications in the harshest marine environments.

Hydrauvision operates worldwide as a versatile total supplierof hydraulic, electrical and hybrid drive technology. With
over 50 years of knowledge and experience, we design,
manufacture, maintain, overhaul and rent hydraulic andelectrical drive and control systems for numerous
companies in which drive technology plays a role. These
companies find in Hydrauvision the partner for whom nochallenge is too great.

We deliver custum made drive- & control systems for
Monopile handling tools, Cable handling tools, piling/drilling
templates, offshore access systems, subsea equipment
and offshore mooring systems.
Innovation
In the field of Jones act compliant owf solutions we design
and produce systems for motion compensation systems,
seafastening systems and Offshore mooringsystems forfeeder barges.
This last one is an 6 or 8-line mooring setup to enableoffshore mooring of a feeder barge to a jack-up vessel.
The mooring spread consist out of several spring lines
and breast lines connected to winches. The breast lines
are foreseen with an in-line heave compensation system
consisting out of a hydraulic cylinder and sheaving tocompensate for barge motion. The hydraulic system uses
nitrogen gas as pretension spring and hydraulic throttle
valves to provide additional damping.

Hydrauvision develops and realizes a wide range of (complex)
systems: power packs, winches, charging systems, skidding
systems, jack-up systems, offshore access systems,
refrigeration units, manifolds, spooling devices and safety
platforms.
These systems find their way worldwide in many sectors;
from the dredging sector to the food industry and from theoffshore wind industry to the steel industry.
Share your challenge.

info@hydrauvision.com
www.hydrauvision.com/

info@hycom.nl
www.hycom.nl

Muns Techniek BV
Muns Techniek is a system integrator for hydraulic systems
and electrical controls. With over 30 years of experience
we offer integrated solutions for projects in the Offshoreand (Maritime) Industry.

Human Machine Interface we keep serving our customers
at the highest level. Muns Techniek invests continuously inresearch and development and in the training and ongoingeducation of its employees.

From stand-alone applications like hydraulic winches
to complete turn-key projects such as jack-up systems(for WTIV), Muns Techniek is your ambitious partner tointegrate ever increasing technical demands into reality.
Working close with our customers is the key-factor forour daily business.

Muns Techniek has proven to be able to contribute from theinitial concept to the final commissioning and operation ofa project. Muns Techniek aims to develop solutions which
are not only durable, but which also contribute in making
processes economical, flexible and fully automated.

Always trying to be innovative, and never losing track of
the Total Cost of Ownership. Muns Techniek combines thebest components available in the market to simplify yoursystem and the integrated controls. It is one of our strengths.
With state-of-the-art solutions like our in-house developed

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info@munstechniek.nl
www.munstechniek.nl

KenzFigee

Polarttech

KenzFigee is a well-established lifting and service specialistof high-end equipment for the marine, offshore and windenergy industry.
Established in 1836, KenzFigee has designed and built morethan 4,500 cranes, lifting and handling solutions that fit
the specific needs of its clients in the most demanding
conditions. Based on our decades of experience, focus on
innovation and client requirements, KenzFigee has becomea leading supplier and service provider of reliable and durable
high-end lifting solutions for the worldwide marine, offshore
and wind energy industry.

Polarttech has been a recognized manufacturer in theinternational polyurethane processing industry for over
20 years. We are specialised in the development andproduction of sustainable polyurethane products forindustries such as the offshore wind.

As part of the energy transition, KenzFigee delivers atemporary and modular nacelle-mounted up-tower cranesolution for safe, smart and efficient on- and offshore win
turbine component exchanges & repairs. The use of thisinnovative up-tower crane technology lowers O&M costs,
reduces ground preparation requirements, and increases
the working window.

Specialised in sustainable polyurethane solutions
Our sustainable polyurethane products are very widely
applicable in the offshore & energy market and cantherefore be found in all industries within this sector.
From bearing, dampening and support pads that are
essential for the transportation and installation of offshore
wind farm components (such as monopiles and wind blades)
to tensioner track pads that are used in cable and pipelaying projects.

The experienced professionals provide design, engineeringexpertise and a variety of services, to support clients
increasing operational efficiency and to minimize downtimeof equipment. At KenzFigee we take care of clients during thewhole life cycle of the equipment: from creation to disposal.

All our products are developed and produced in
the Netherlands and then used worldwide in industries
such as the agriculture, concrete industry, food industry,
infrastructure, machinery and machine tools, offshore& energy and transport.

All over the world our products are being used in a toughoffshore environment, wherein the materials are
successfully exposed to the changing conditions ona daily basis.

KenzFigee is headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands
and has a branch office in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

sales@polarttech.nl
www.polarttech.com
info@kenzfigee.com
www.kenzfigee.com

TetrahedronTechnical Maritime Services

Tetrahedron launched a novel crane for the installation of
the next-generation of offshore wind turbines. This novel
crane is developed specifically for the offshore windindustry. A new motion principle exchanges unused
extensive reach for useful height.

TMS is a developer and manufacturer of mechanicalinstallations. Our practical and innovative know-how
results in unique products that excel in terms of efficiency,
flexibility and reliability. Our clients are mainly renowned
international contractors in the offshore field.

info@tetrahedron.tech
https://tetrahedron.tech/

TMS translates, by concept designs, client requirements
into the complete engineering package and delivers turnkey
solutions including installation and commissioning. We
have our own production facility with waterfront access,where assembly and/or testing activities can be executed.

info@tms.nl
www.tms.nl

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Solidd Steel Structures

Sinus Jevi Electric Heating & Load banks BV

Solidd Steel Structures is specialized in mechanicalturnkey projects. Solidd employs a wide range of
specialists for the design, engineering, execution andmanagement of turnkey projects, such as bridges, lockgates, cranes and offshore applications.

With fabrication locations in the Netherlands and Denmark
Sinus Jevi Electric Heating BV is your go to specialist for
Industrial Heating systems and Load Banks. Founded in
the 1920’s we rely on a century of experience. We have athorough understanding of the offshore industry and its
demands turning every project into high quality solutions
for your challenges.

Having all steel construction facilities under one roof,
creates maximum flexibility and added value for ourclients. From cutting and welding up to machining. The
majority of our projects are finalized on site, our service
squad is ready to perform all types of support including
onsite machining.
The climate change affects everyone in the world,
therefore we feel responsible in contributing to a betterand greener future. The company roots go back to the
mid-fifties. Our experience in shipbuilding, infrastructure
and offshore projects provides a solid base to accomplish
tomorrows challenges.
Today’s offshore machinery require a high level ofstandards and certifications. We maintain and expand thisknowledge through continuous education and training of
our highly qualified specialists.

• Standardized Heating equipment such as Water-, Fan-,Space- and Winterizing Heating are the basis of our
product lines. For process Heating we offer Gas- andLiquid- Heaters such as Natural Gas Super Heaters(LNG), Nitrogen Heaters and Glycol Re-boilers.
• Our Load Banks are applied to Offshore Cranes,
Winches, Cable- and Pipe-Lay equipment and numerous
other applications. We offer both Air- Cooled as well a
Water Cooled- Load Banks.
• We produce both Anti- as well as De-Icing Heaters forWindmill Blades.
• Duct heaters for HVAC and High Temperature application
complete the portfolio.
• Our scope of supply includes Control Panels specific for
Heating applications.
• Apart from ATEX- and IEC-Ex- certified equipment we
produce equipment compliant to the regulations ofrecognized bodies such as DNV-GL, BV and Lloyds.
• We design to ASME and EN13445 standards.
• Sinus Jevi is ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 Certified.

b.biemans@solidd.eu
www.solidd.eu

Info@SinusJevi.com
www.SinusJevi.com

TWD
TWD is an engineering company specialized in method
engineering and equipment design. By continuously
developing our expertise, we strive to help contractors
safely build their projects on time and within budget.
Problem-solving, dedication, and teamwork are in ourDNA, through which we deliver the fit-for-purpose
engineering solutions for transport, installation, andconstruction projects.
Thanks to our multidisciplinary engineering teams, we areexperts in tackling market-specific challenges and deliverstate-of-the-art solutions. This has strongly positioned us
in the markets of Offshore Wind, Heavy Lift andTransportation, Heavy Civils, and Vessel Outfitting.

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TWD’s services include Method Engineering, Structural
and Mechanical Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Marine
Engineering, Drive and Control Engineering, Project andFabrication Management, Measurement and Testing, andSoft Engineering. Our creative, flexible, and cost-effective
approach makes us the perfect partner for your next
engineering project.

address: sales@twd.nl
https://twd.nl/

Installation/CTV/SOV vessel design,
supplyDamen Shipyards GroupIHC Offshore Energy

Damen Shipyards Group has been designing, building andrepairing ships for all sectors of the maritime industry fornearly a century. We support the offshore sector in all its
forms with a range of products designed in response toclient and market feedback. Today, our offshore portfolio
covers the entire range of small to medium sized vessels
for the full spectrum of offshore activities.

Connecting the future of energy. IHC Offshore Energy
has the knowledge and experience to rise to the global
challenges facing the offshore industry by providing
reliable and advanced vessels, equipment and services.
With our extensive knowledge and experience, and throughour passionate colleagues, we provide a competitive edge
to our customers.

With first-class, strategically located facilities, including
the Damen yard in Galati in Romania, partner yards in the
Far East or building locally to Damen design and underDamen supervision, Damen delivers vessels both from its
proven, standardised series, tailored to individual client
requirements via modular options, and fully customised,engineered-to-order projects, including complex, specialised
vessels, offshore construction and fabrication works.

IHC Offshore Energy is fully equipped to provide offshore
industries such as Renewables and Telecoms with superior
solutions based on our market-leading expertise. With aproven track record in delivering sustainable offshore
systems, including pipe and cable lay equipment, subsea
vehicles and a wide range of integrated vessels, we canprovide standard or tailored solutions to improve
operational efficiency and allow for a more sustainable
performance.

Damen’s stated aim of being the world’s most sustainable
shipbuilder means it is committed to ever-increasinglevels of sustainability in its products and operations. Its
investment in diverse R&D programmes, often working incollaboration with other industry partners, has led to thedevelopment of numerous innovations that improve
efficiency and lower fuel consumption and emissions during
both the construction and operation of our products, thus
minimising their environmental impact.

With our experts working on a global basis, we guarantee
a local presence and industry-leading support on every
continent. In addition, our responsive spares and services
team has a wealth of operational experience to support
maximising the productivity of vessels and equipment.
IHC Offshore Energy is part of Royal IHC. As we navigate
new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover thesmartest and safest way forward for both our customers
and our people.
Together, we create the maritime future.

info@damen.com
www.damen.com
offshoreenergysales@royalihc.com
www.royalihc.com/offshore-energy

Ulstein Design & Solutions B.v.
We are a leading ship designer with proven track record in
the offshore wind industry. We design game changing ships
for the offshore energy market. Sometimes brilliantly simple,
sometimes sufficiently complex.

For over 100 years, the family owned ULSTEIN Group has
been associated with innovation and quality in designand delivery, meeting the demanding marine challenges
by embracing change and identifying opportunities.

ULSTEIN provides best-in-class solutions, combining apragmatic design approach with extensive naval architectural
skills and market knowledge.
Working together as a team, we push for sustainable
solutions, developing state-of-the-art and fit-for-purpose
ship designs that are cost-effective, safe, comfortableand providing an efficient working place for the crew.

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udsbv.info@ulstein.com
www.ulstein.com

Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation GuideVuyk Engineering Rotterdam B.V.

CTV/SOV deck equipment supply

A synergy of three maritime engineering specialisms isrepresented at Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam.

Ampelmann

Vessel Design and Conversion
Our department Vessel Design and Conversion focuseson (concept, basic and detail) design and conversion ofwork vessels.
Equipment Design and Upgrades
Our department Equipment Design and Upgrades
specialises in developing advanced mission equipment.
We find solutions for complex issues or upgrades tofacilitate high performance operations.
Operational Engineering
The department Operational Engineering focuses on
optimizing efficiency and safety of maritime operations
with development of methods, design of temporary steel
structures, sea fastenings, hydrodynamic analysis andworkability studies.
Solving your maritime challenges
Our three disciplines are working together as one team,enabling us to provide our customers complete design
packages. Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam has all the in-house
expertise to support innovative projects in various maritime
markets: dredging, subsea, offshore wind, renewables andthe heavy lift market.

Ampelmann is the leading offshore access provider thatdelivers safe and efficient access solutions to the global
offshore energy sector. Its innovative approach to offshore
access has propelled the company forwards as a key global
player with strong local presences in Europe, Africa, theMiddle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Ampelmann’s
diverse portfolio of modular and energy efficient gangways
is tailored to meet every local and global demand, providing
reliable and consistent access to offshore installations ina variety of sea states and weather conditions.
The company’s growing fleet of gangway systems includes
solutions for crew change, cargo and decommissioning
operations in the offshore oil and gas, wind and floating
wind markets. The company operates on a full-service
business model and provides its renting and buying clientswith trained operators, the possibility to train client
operators, 24/7 operational support and digital management
tools to improve uptime and ensure maximum efficiency
during offshore operations.

sales@ampelmann.nl
www.ampelmann.nl

Safeway
vuyk@vuykrotterdam.com
www.vuykrotterdam.com

Safeway designs and fabricates motion compensatedgangway bridges and with its Safeway Seagull-type setsa new standard for motion compensated systems.
With year-round workability at 20+ meter above sea level,
Safeway redefines the state of affairs in offshore accesssolutions.
Extensively tested and based on proven technology, theapplication of an additional roll compensation actuator
provides a spectacular reduction of overall gangway
motions.

wva@vanaalstgroup.com
www.safewaygangway.com

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Barge Master

Extreme Precision
Breman Machinery B.V. has the experience to make yourwishes become reality. Our team of 130 well-experienced
employees has the knowledge to create workpieces ofextreme sizes with maximum precision. We have a goodrecord of projects for Oil and Gas companies, MechanicalEngineers, Aerospace companies and Industrial firms.
We do not turn down any challenge.

Barge Master is dedicated to improving offshore
workability. We provide motion compensation systems
that help our clients to avoid weather downtime andremain in charge of their operations and schedules.
We see motion compensation as the perfect technology tokeep the load still, the equipment stable and the people
safe. Our systems eliminate the need for bigger ships andprovide a cost-effective solution for offshore operations.
With motion compensation, working at sea becomesalmost as easy as working on land.

Capacity
The welders of high-quality steel, like S460-S690, Duplex
etc., are qualified by Lloyd’s Register or DNV for all welding
positions. With 30 milling, boring and turning machines wehave the possibility to offer unique services. Our largest
boring machine has a range of X=26.500, Y=10.000 and
Z=2.500 and the largest turning machine can handle a lengthof 16.000 mm. Our preservation department can protect yourprojects with different painting systems. The workshops in
Genemuiden have a surface of 21.000 meters with a heightof 25 meters. The crane capacity is up to 320T. Our location
is beside open water, which means we have a directconnection to the international ports.
QualityHigh quality is one of our most important standards. We
work according ISO9001, ISO3834-2, EN1090-1 and VCA**.

Our Platform can be installed on any large vessel to serve asa working base for any kind of equipment. By eliminating the
motions of your vessel, the platform effectively turns yourdeck space into a perfectly stable working area. As a result
the operations can continue even in adverse weather,enabling you to stay on top of the execution and timeframe.
Our Gangway provides continuous access to any offshore
structure. This motion compensated gangway ensuressafe and efficient transfer of crew irrespective of weather
conditions. Making the system truly unique are its
distinctive safety features, such as triple redundancy andthe anti-tip-slip.
The Barge Master Crane enables controlled lifting
operations in high sea states, making it possible to workat sea almost year-round.

info@breman-machinery.nll
www.breman-machinery.nl
info@barge-master.com
www.barge-master.com

SMST
SMST is an internationally oriented company that designs
and builds systems for the offshore market, with a strong
focus on the renewable sector (Offshore Wind). The company
supplies turnkey systems for safe transfer of personnel
and cargo for worldwide offshore operations.
Through the unique combination of the inhouse design andengineering expertise, production facilities, testing capacity,
worldwide installation and service, SMST is able to deliver
high quality engineering and product solutions that are
distinctive in the offshore market.
Besides delivering safe and efficient operations, themodularity of the SMST products offer maximum flexibility
to the international partners from various industries. For
the offshore wind sector, SMST has developed a complete
system package including a range of gangways adjustable

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for various heights and modular offshore cranes which canbe equipped with various knuckle booms and active heaveand (3D) motion compensation.
SMST is continuously improving its products and services
for the purpose of aligning them to the latest industry
standards and is always looking for innovative, green
solutions which may bring the industry to its next levelof success.

info@smst.nl
www.smstequipment.com

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Z-Bridge

The EAGLE-ACCESS system is a revolutionary new
Offshore Access system, capable to transfer People andCargo at the same challenging conditions.

Z-Bridge has developed an innovative Bring-to-Work system.
It enables the offshore industry to significantly reduce
costs whilst increasing operational flexibility. The Bringto-Work system operates with a telescopic arm mounted
on a pedestal which is fully motion-compensated.
It accommodates flexible landing heights, ranging from8 up to 21 meters above the deck with out the need for any
heavy and costly pedestals. It transfers up to 6 people or1000 KG cargo in a trolley driven over the telescopic arm.
For heavier and larger objects, the system even has anintegrated crane capable of lifting loads up to 3000 kg.
Because of its Limited size, the system is extremely suitablefor deployment on smaller vessels, opening the offshore
access market for a new type of vessel at a totally different
price point. Or it can optimize the deck use on large vessels,
The system can be rented or purchased for full integration
on vessel. The system design allows swift mobilization bytruck to any harbor optimizing the mobilization planning ofany vessel.

The revolutionary new concept is the answer to the market
requirements of access to all platforms without the needfor modifications. With our new developed EAGLE-ACCESS
system, recently successfully tested during sea trials, we
can work from almost any DP2 vessel. This opens themarket for vessel owners interested in the offshore windindustry to work with a state-of-the-art fully electric
system. We can work from smaller vessels and due topositioning on the aft there will still be sufficient deck
space for cargo, TLQ’s etcetera.
Main characteristics• Flexibility in height 0 – 24 meter• Cargo transfer up to 1 ton that can be remotely released
to improve safety and efficiency.
• The horizontal reach is 27 meter where the system canbe installed on the aft of the vessel allowing for a 270
degrees vessel heading freedom.
• The system is fully electric and requires a max. 75 KW
from the vessel.
• EAGLE can be operated by your own on board qualified
crane operator, additionally trained on the EAGLEACCESS Academy.
• All this is possible from a smaller vessel, hence lower
investment cost, while improving safety, workability
and comfort.

If your organization would like to save costs in it its offshore
access operations, whilst working with a company with aproven track record, please check out our website.

info@zbridge.nl
www.zbridge.nl

m.klitsie@eagle-access.nl
www.eagle-access.nl

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Services Operations
Acta Marine Profile

AE Wavehexapod

Established in 1970, Acta Marine works in a broad scope ofmaritime sectors. Our background is in shallow waterprojects, but in these four decades we have developed ourskills to include a variety of tailor-made services for clients
working throughout the maritime sector.

Company was founded in 2021 by three experienced
entrepreneurs. Johan Paulides, Frank van Bodegraven andLucas Nijman. They have developed a wave generator.

We operate globally; supporting clients in three main areas.
Coastal Infrastructure, which comprises dredging, coastal
defence, port and marine construction and aquaculture.
Offshore Wind industries, emerging renewable energy
markets, and the Oil & Gas industry.
Our focus is on building long-lasting relationships with ourclients and maintaining the long-term continuity of ourservices. This includes continuous investment in the welfare
and training of our personnel as well as in upgrading andmaintaining our fleet.
Our fleet includes DP Multicats, Walk-to-work vessels, Tugs,
Crew Transfer Vessels, Multipurpose & Survey Vessels, andbarges. We own over forty vessels, which help our clientsachieve their goals of safe and effective operations, inaddition to long-term sustainability and productivity.
At the core of the company is a team of approximately 250
committed and reliable professionals. It is their dedicationand expertise that has built our reputation. And it is their
passion that makes Acta Marine a company with clear goals
for the future.

Wave energy converter
The Wavehexapod is a hexapod with 3 buoys and6 generators. The generators hang from a fixed suspension
mechanism to a larger submersible that can hold up to
9 hexapods. With the hexapod we can follow the waves asbest as possible to extract energy from them. Both in theup and down movement and the horizontal movement.
During a storm, the hexapod is pulled out of the water toprevent storm damage.
The Wavehexapod is suitable for offshore wind infrastructure(both greenfield and brownfield), but also as an electrifier
for oil and gas platforms. The wave hexapod uses robots as
generators that they have made offshore proof, making thewave hexapod a product that can be easily scaled up. All
parts within the Wavehexapod are standard products.
This latest robot expertise can also be used to apply robots
offshore in other offshore applications, such as wind turbinesand offshore ships. The Wavehexapod has also developed
a special cable connection for floating solar and oil
platforms.

info@wavehexapod.com
www.wavehexapod.com/
info@actamarine.com
www.actamarine.com

Brady Corporation
Speeding up maintenance in a safe and efficient way tomaximise power generation and supply, Brady Corporation
offers a wide range of reliable identification and safety
tools to support highly efficient maintenance professionals
complete fast machine interventions in a safe way.
Our solutions include full service Lockout/Tagout,inspection management software and tools, reliable,
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salesbenelux@bradycorp.com
www.brady.nl

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Amphibious Energy
Amphibious Energy is an pioneering Dutch company basedin Delft, which are dedicated to delivering sustainableenergy solutions to the offshore and maritime industries.
Established on the principles of innovation and environmental
responsibility, we are at the forefront of the energy transition,
revolutionizing the way remote and offshore operations are
powered.
Innovation at the Core: The EnergyPod
Our flagship innovation, the EnergyPod, embodies ourcommitment to greener, more efficient offshore energy.
This modular system integrates solar panels, wind turbines,
and energy storage to provide a consistent and eco-friendly
power supply. From offshore oil and gas platforms toremote aquaculture facilities and offshore wind farms, theEnergyPod reduces environmental impact and operationalcosts while bolstering reliability.
Digital Transformation for Efficiency
Amphibious Energy leads the way in digital transformation
within the off-grid energy sector. We seamlessly blend IoT
connectivity and data analytics into our solutions, enabling
real-time monitoring and optimal energy management. Our
technology empowers you to make data-driven decisions
and reduce downtime.
Your Sustainable Energy Partner
Amphibious Energy is more than a solutions provider; we’reyour partner in sustainability. We’re dedicated to minimizing
carbon footprints, enhancing cost-effectiveness, andensuring the resilience of your offshore and maritime
operations.

DUC Marine Group:
Pioneering Offshore Innovations
DUC Marine Group epitomizes Dutch expertise andinnovation in the offshore wind sector. As a Netherlandsbased maritime service provider, we pride ourselves on alegacy of technical excellence and unwavering commitment
to sustainability. With decades of experience, we have
evolved as an indispensable partner for offshore windventures, spanning underwater services, salvage operations,and infrastructure development.
Our inventive approaches in engineering and subsea
constructions empower us to provide cost-effective andefficient solutions, even amidst the most challenging
maritime conditions. Moreover, our eco-conscious
methodologies support the preservation of our seas
while advancing the energy transition.
In the dynamic realm of offshore wind energy, we standas your trusted ally. DUC Marine Group embodies Dutch
ambition: marrying technological advancement withmaritime tradition. Discover why we set the gold standard
in the offshore wind sector.

info@ducmanrienrgoup.com
www.ducmarinegroup.com

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services

info@amphibiousenergy.com
www.amphibiousenergy.com

With locations surrounding the North Sea, Brand develops
access, insulation and coating plans around your specificoffshore oil, gas and wind energy assets. Our solutions are
based on a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that youroperations continue safely, smoothly and with minimum
downtime. The specially trained Brand operatives support
the world’s most renowned offshore clients.
With over 45 years offshore experience Brand support its
clients by delivering tailored solutions, and providing
method statements ensuring a safe, effective and timely
execution of the work. Avoiding conflicting areas throughintegrated planning and execution using a ONE-teamapproach.

nl@beis.com
www.beis.com

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DHSS

Intrepid Safety Products BVDHSS unburdens customers by being the clients’ eyes andears at all times, being our clients’ representatives on the
ground, acting in their best interests on every issue. 24
hours a day.

Intrepid Safety Products BV (ISP) is the European
distributor for self-closing safety gates, manufactured by
Intrepid Industries Inc. TX, USA.

From our A1 located support bases in strategic related
ports, full coverage is granted - coordinating berthing,stevedores, transport and warehousing, arranging
customs and immigration formalities, organizing security,
liaise with pilots and Port authorities. As well as
collaborating with a wide variety of supply-chain.
Attending to the needs of the client, vessel master andcrew.

Since 1980, 600.000+ gates have been supplied torefineries, chemical plants, paper mills, automotive,
offshore, and marine environments. These polyurethanegates have proven to be the most reliable solution toprotect people against accidental falls through guardrail
openings.
Beside self-closing gates ISP supplies a range of different
safety related products. ISP always strives to make its
products simple and effective at a fair price.

As one single point of contact with an extensive qualified
network.

agencies@dhss.nl
www.dhss.nl

info@isp-products.com
www.isp-products.com

Peterson Energy Logistics

DroneQ Robotics

Our services:• Port services / stevedoring• Ship agency• Procurement• Warehousing and distribution• Materials management• Customs formalities• Consultancy services• Integrated logistics• Freight forwarding• Fourth party logistics• Marine planning and assurance• Onshore site establishment• Supply chain control tower• Storage of large components

DroneQ Robotics is a next-generation Unmanned Vehicle
System Operator & Integrator, where operational
processes and autonomy are important factors for
operations in the air, on land, on water and underwater!
Areas of activity include Unmanned Aerial Systems(Drones), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) and Remotely
Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Our global locations:• USA• Guyana• Netherlands• UK• Trinidad & Tobaga• Qatar• Australia

info@onepeterson.com
energylogistics.onepeterson.com

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DroneQ Robotics has more than 20 years of maritime
experience and has roots in offshore, civilian sub- andsurface construction and maritime Disaster & Incident
Response. Tasks performed include drilling support,
pipeline and cable laying support, construction anddecommission activities and inspections of oil and gas
production installations, pipelines, cables and surface andother subsea installations with UAVs and ROV’s (Remotely
Operated Vehicles) or underwater drones.
DroneQ Robotics is specialised in Offshore Energy
services such as Long Distance Cargo Drone Logistic
services, Incident & Disaster Response, drone and ROV
Inspection and surveying of Offshore wind turbines,
production platforms and other offshore installations.

info@droneq.nl
www.droneq.nl

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H2M

N-Sea

Lightweight Offshore Accommodation Modules
H2M provides a wide range of lightweight offshore
accommodation and workspace modules to the oil & gas,
maritime and renewable energy industries. Our system isbased on modular build, therefore we can provide almost
any type of module. Our product range contains several
designs of offshore lightweight accommodation modules.
We manufacture all our modules to the highest industry
standards; DNV 2.7-1, EN 12079 and ATEX, including
compliance with IMO/SOLAS regulatory requirements for
A60 fire protection.

N-Sea is an integrated total subsea solutions provider
in Survey, IRM & Construction, Subsea Cable Repair &Installation, and UXO ID & Disposal.

Full Service provider
H2M can deliver a full service solution, what includes
engineering, transport, installation, hook-up,
commissioning and service during the period of use. We
are able to provide everything that’s required to ensurethat the modules are ready for a comfortable stay. On
several projects we have provided our clients with stairs
and walkways, power-packs, water treatments systems,
hook-up materials and several structural requirements.
H2M Specials
H2M is not only a rental company for accommodation
modules, we are also able to manufacture all kind ofcustom build containers for rent and/or sale. Some
examples of the various possibilities are: workshop
containers, storage containers, satellite TV/internet
containers, freshwater maker containers, sewage
treatment containers and service containers.

We deliver total solutions for subsea infrastructures andassets that meet the needs of our clients and the internationaloil, gas- and renewable industries, considering a safe
environment.
We want to create a sustainable business and increase
our profitability through solid project management andfull client awareness.
To realise this ambition we develop our organisation to
the level of best in class being fully synchronised with ourambition and strategy by contributing to the following
key success factors constantly:• Qualified and engaged people• Long term client relationships• Strategic partnerships• Innovative solutions• Safety and quality 100%
• Visible presence• Full control over marine assets

sales@n-sea.com
info@n-sea.com
www.n-sea.com
info@h-2m.com
www.h-2m.com

Next Ocean
Next Ocean, spun-off from Delft University of Technology
in 2016, provides next generation wave and vessel motion
observation and prediction technology. Using radar
images of the surrounding sea, Next Ocean’s
WavePredictor predicts waves and resulting vessel
motions for the upcoming 1-3 minutes, enabling crew
to avoid moments of high waves or motions for criticaloperations. Next Ocean’s mission is to provide less risk,
and more uptime this way for operations involved in
Offshore Wind such as installation of transition pieces,
templates, crew and cargo transfer from (C)SOV’s, launchand recovery of UAV’s, lifting off feeder barges and cablelaying equipment etc.

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Next Ocean’s WaveAnalyzer provides a fully directional
wave spectrum, optionally used for additional operational
decision support tools such as optimal heading advice forDynamic Positioning.
Contact Next Ocean for less risk and more uptime.

info@nextocean.nl
www.nextocean.nl

MEP

SeaMar

Voice Communication systems
MEP provides systems for Wind Farms which allows Voicecommunication from onshore and offshore control rooms
with helicopters, ships and local staff.
This is essential to guarantee safety of staff, be able towarn ships which are sailing too close to the Windfarm or
guide helicopters.

SeaMar is a Dutch family business operating worldwide,
carrying out activities for offshore projects. We provide
shipping related services, ranging from vessel supply,
agency & logistics, to vessel management. We are personal,
switch quickly and are customer oriented with a“No-Nonsense” approach. Offshore energy and shipping is
our field of activity for our integrated range of services.

Maritime and Air Traffic solutions
MEP was founded in 1989 and has a long history in both
Maritime and Air Traffic Voice communication solutions.
We are proud to state that several major seaports, many
Airports, Coastguards and offshore Wind farms are using
our system.

Offshore support vessels
With a legacy built on expertise, state-of-the-art vessels
and a forward-looking approach, we offer a comprehensive
range of shipping services. Our fleet meets the demanding
challenges of the offshore industry.

One complete solution for an offshore Windfarm
Communication is often an afterthought when designing
Offshore Wind farms. MEP has developed an easy to installsolution which allows safe communication with all parties
involved.

info@mep-info.com
www.mep-info.com

Vessel Management
As vessel owners we understand efficient management ofvessels is crucial. With SeaMar at the helm of your vessel
management, you can focus on growing your business.
Agency and logistics
Committed to efficiency, reliability and customer
satisfaction, we offer services with local insights andsupport with a global perspective. Our team possesses
knowledge of maritime operations, regulations and local
practices. Our network spans key ports throughout theNetherlands.
Guard and chase vessels
Guard vessels play a crucial role in maintaining maritime
security. We have an extensive track record in providing
guard vessels for offshore wind, wreck & shipping lane
protection, decommissioning and seismic support.

VTN Veiligheidstechniek Nederland
For 40 years VTN Veiligheidstechniek Nederland has been
supplying and maintaining high quality personal protective
equipment that increases the safety of people indangerous work situations and environments. We canrightly call ourselves a leading total supplier for, among
others, the fire department, police, defence and industry
an offshore in the Netherlands.
VTN is also specialized in the production of breathing air
systems for a broad range of applications in the chemicaland petrochemical industries.

info@seamar.nl
www.seamar.nl

info@vtn.nl
www.vtn.nl

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Whiffle

Maintenance

Whiffle is a leading provider in ultra-high-resolution
weather data using Large Eddy Simulation (LES).

C-CubeAt Whiffle we are revolutionizing the Wind Energy sector
with our state-of-the-art LES (Large Eddy Simulation)model. Our advanced technology seamlessly integrates
comprehensive weather and environmental data, turbine
specifications, and obstacle information to provide youwith unparalleled insights into every aspect of your windproject such as Wind Resource and Yield Assessments
including turbulence, wake, blockage and cluster effects.
This is all available in a user-friendly web application or
through our professional services.
For wind power forecasting (day ahead and intraday) our
approach combines the power of our LES (Large Eddy
Simulation) model with the latest advancements in artificial
intelligence and machine learning to deliver unparalleledaccuracy and precision in both day-ahead and intraday
forecasting.
Our weather model runs on graphic processing units (GPUs),
allowing large areas and high resolutions to capture local
turbulence and underlying processes and conditions in
the atmosphere. Our technology delivers benefits in many
economic sectors, but our primary focus is on the renewableenergy market (wind and solar energy), making sustainableenergy production more predictable and reducing thecosts of weather risks.

C-Cube International B.V. is a technology company thatcan prevent unplanned unavailability of assets by detecting
corrosion at an early stage. This enables maintenancemanagers to plan preventive maintenance and determine
the scope of work in a data-driven way.
Maintenance can be very invasive and costly. The aim is to
reduce maintenance costs, extend service life and prevent
traffic disruption. Ultimately, the solution we offer also
leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions through more efficientmaintenance and life extension due to corrosion risk
management.
Our Corrosion Monitoring System (CMS) technology iscapable of accurately measuring corrosion degradationand corrosion rate with applications in sectors such as
the offshore industry. The CMS is a permanent sensor thatcollects real-time data for lifetime modelling. Our technology
is able to make predictions on when corrosion will startand generate the rate of visible corrosion over time. This
results in extended asset life, effective risk management,
cost-efficient inspections, cost savings, promotion ofsustainability and data-driven decision-making.
If you would like more information about our technology,
we warmly invite you to contact th@ccube.nl for ano-obligation introductory meeting.

info@whiffle.nl
www.whiffle.nl
jw@ccube.nl
www.c-cube-international.com

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Digitaaleon specializes in AI based
Smart Maintenance solutions

GranEnergia (STRATUS Energy BV)

Smart maintenance solutions often send all data to thecloud. But let’s face it: it’s not always easy to set up andmaintain a constant, stable internet connection. Now you
don’t have to. We work with a new generation of solutions
that send as little data as possible to the cloud anddevelop these solutions in collaboration with you. Unlike
other solutions on the market, we place microcomputerson your systems to do the analysis locally. That way, only
necessary data is sent to the cloud, such as when an alarmindicates something needs to be replaced.
Digitaaleon offers you a complete package for AI-based
smart maintenance: from identifying challenges in themaintenance process to rolling out a complete product.
Contact me today and find out how we can optimise yourmaintenance process using AI and ML-based AI. Together,
we will ensure a better and more efficient future for yourbusiness—you will be amazed by the possibilities.

Founded in 2011, GranEnergia is an integrated offshore
energy services company, headquartered in Brazil.
GranEnergia operates DP3 Semi-submersible Safety and
Maintenance Vessels (UMS). These vessels have been
operating in Dynamic Positioning since 2014 in Brazil andWest Africa, with excellent performance.
Besides Offshore Accommodation Units, the GranEnergia
group of companies has an extended Oil & Gas services
portfolio to support its client Offshore and Onshore
operations.
With approximately 1,000 offshore staff, well-equipped
support bases and significant fabrication and storage
capacity, the GranEnergia Group delivers innovative andintegrated life cycle solutions in the fields of offshore
maintenance and repair, logistical services andinfrastructure facilities to both local and international
clients in the offshore energy sector.

maarten.verjaal@granenergia.com
www.granenergia.com
sander@digitaaleon.com
www.digitaaleon.com

Corrosion & Water control BV
CORROSION has been in the business of protecting
offshore wind farms, vessels and onshore applications
since 1993. From our humble beginnings in the small townof Moerkapelle in the Netherlands, we’ve grown into aninternationally recognized leader in creative, sustainable,
state-of-the-art solutions in corrosion and cathodic
protection.
CORROSION is market leader in protecting wind turbine
foundations in an environmentally friendly way by using
ICCP Our highly sophisticated ICCP and ICAF systems are
utilized by companies large and small around the world,
protecting their valuable assets and equipment in even the
toughest and most demanding conditions. We’re proud of
the quality of the products we offer and the level of service
we provide.

Excellence is born of experience and expertise, and ourunique research laboratory at our global headquarters in
Moerkapelle is the beating heart of our company. It’s
where we test and develop new products and services,
enabling us to lead the way in creating innovative antifouling and corrosion solutions. Over the last three
decades, we’ve expanded not just in terms of what we do,
becoming a major global player in anti-fouling andmaritime protection, but also geographically, withsuccessful subsidiaries everywhere from Germany andFrance, to China and Vietnam.

info@corrosion.nl
www.corrosion.nl

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Ridderflex & Plastics BVRope Access Noord

Ridderflex develops and produces essential componentsof rubber, plastic and polyurethane, gaskets and sealing
products for the offshore industry. Ridderflex believes inpossibilities. A technical problem is a challenge for our
team: what is the best way to help you? We will always findthe best solution for your specific requirements, using all
our knowledge and experience of materials, machining
operations and applications. We look beyond standard
materials and products.

Rope Access Noord (RAN) is a multidisciplinary Dutch
company specialized in working at heights, depths anddifficult to reach places. Our work consists of inspection,
maintenance and repair on on- and offshore installations
that can only or more easily be reached by our rope
techniques and tools. Next to these activities we also
create safe entrances, set up rescue plans, perform
technical rescue, provide training on how to work safely onheight and in confined spaces and we map the integrity (inco operation with our partners in drones and 3D scanners).

Ridderflex products
Our rubber, plastic and polyurethane products are
essential for the offshore industry. Ridderflex supplies
amongst others: plastic sliding plates and strips, wear
parts, rubber strips, dampening pads and even stinger
rolls linings. Ridderflex excels in the production ofcustomised products. Ridderflex: small enough to beflexible, big enough to solve your problem.

For our activities in the offshore wind market we created a
sub division: Offshore Wind Solutions. From this division
we offer experienced and internationally trained Offshore
Wind technicians supported by our back office consistingof a Planner, Material Manager, QSA Manager and TechnicalManager.

Polyurethane specialist
As a polyurethane specialist, Ridderflex’s strength isproducing polyurethane products. Our tensioner track padlinings, stinger roll linings and cross-overs areindispensable for the installation of pipelines, cables andumbilicals. We can adapt the material properties to theapplication of the product. There are no other materials in
our product range, that are so flexible and versatile.
Experience shows us that PU products can be the solution
to numerous technical problems.

Our technicians maintain large components and/or small
electronic parts on the entire wind turbine: foundation,
rotor blades, transition pieces, substations and nacelle:• Visual inspections: periodic physical or drone
inspections (MPI, UT, VT, ET)• Instrument inspections: periodic NDT(PCN level 2 & USM) and paint inspections• Maintenance: rigging & lifting (rope access hoisting),
bolting, welding, coating, painting, cleaning andmounting• Training, advise & instruction to junior Offshore
Wind Technicians

info@ridderflex.nl
www.ridderflex.nl

info@ropeaccessnoord.nl
www.offshorewindsolutions.eu

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TrustLube
TrustLube designs, manufactures and installs automatic
lubrication systems and monitoring systems for the maritime,
dredging en food industry. TrustLube systems guarantee
you will receive the exact dosage, at the correct location,at the desired time, using a precise quantity with the rightproduct! This way you prevent downtime. And your businessalways moves smoothly.
Customized lubrication systems for builders
of offshore wind farms
Jack-up rigs, crane ships and walk-to-work vessels thatare used to build and maintain offshore wind farms all havetheir own unique characteristics. Thanks to our many yearsof worldwide experience in the maritime world, we know
exactly which external influences your ships, installations
and platforms are exposed to. Our AISI316 stainless steel
systems defy seawater and other influences. As a result,maintenance is reduced and uptime improved drastically.
And that is exactly what you need in a world where delay is
not an option.
Xtreme Lubricants
TrustLube Xtreme Lubricants offer high-quality solutions
for use under extreme conditions, such as maritime
environments.
All lubricants are developed to improve the sustainability.
There is a type of Xtreme Lubricant for every application.

Atlas Inexco
Atlas Inexco specialises in global recruitment andworkforce solutions, with a focus on the energy andmarine sectors. Our primary mission is to connect highly
skilled professionals with companies operating withinthese industries.
With a significant international presence, we excel atsourcing skilled engineers, technicians, supervisors,
project managers, and other experts, both for onshore andoffshore projects. Our unwavering commitment to safety
and industry compliance ensures that the professionals
we place consistently meet the highest standards.
In addition to traditional recruitment, we offer
comprehensive workforce solutions, including training
and development programs. We take pride in our ability
to match top talent with the specific needs of our diverse
client base, which includes offshore energy firms,
maritime organisations, and engineering companies.
At Atlas Inexco, we understand the unique challenges anddemands of the energy and marine sectors. We work hardto provide tailored workforce solutions that drive successfor both professionals and clients. Our dedication tosafety, compliance, and excellence in talent acquisition
has established us as a trusted partner in these dynamic
industries.

info@trustlube.com
www.trustlube.com

office@atlasinexco.com
www.atlasinexco.com

Oceanwide
Oceanwide is an international provider of diversified
through a network of offshore recruitment agencies
spread throughout Europe and the USA. Our services as anagency mainly focus on recruitment for Maritime andOffshore/Energy industries. Our organization’s main goal
is to facilitate the perfect match between the talented newgeneration looking for their dream job and the values andskills employers are looking for. This is how our offshore
recruitment agency thrives!

personnel@oceanwidecrew.com
www.oceanwidecrew.com

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Brunel Energy Europe BV

IPS Powerful People

Brunel is an international group, operating from our
network of more than 100 branch offices in over 40
countries.

iPS Powerful People has over 35 years of experience as ainternational recruitment and crewing agency, leveraging
extensive expertise and a dedicated team to cater
successfully to businesses in the Maritime, Energy, andCivil sectors.

We currently work on many of the worlds largest projects
in the following sectors: Renewable energy, Oil and gas,
Mining, Infrastructure, Automotive and Life Sciences.
Services provided include Perm Recruitment, Contracting& Secondment, Technical Training, Talent Acquisition,
Staff Secondment, Offshore Recruitment, Career Industry
Training,
Global Mobility services including New location start up,
Project Management, HSE, Third Party Vendor Inspection,
Commissioning.

Whether you’re a client or a candidate, we share your passion
for these industries, whether it’s in Maritime, Energy, orCivil construction roles. iPS serves as your global partnerin crewing, secondment, recruitment, and payroll solutions.
Are you prepared for what lies ahead? In a dynamic andever-evolving market, staying one step ahead is essential.
Through collaboration with both candidates and clients,
we can collectively strive towards optimal solutions.
Aligned with our core values, we aspire to be your preferred
recruitment partner.

j.zwaan@brunel.net
www.brunel.net
info@ipspowerfulpeople.com
www.ipspowerfulpeople.com

Atlas Professionals
Atlas Professionals is an international recruitment company
specializing in Energy, Marine & Renewables industries.
Operating globally, we strive to create a reliable, agile andsustainable business environment where our Professionals
can secure the career they deserve and our Clients having
means to access the best talents our industries have tooffer. We do this by offering bespoke solutions – along withcomprehensive recruitment planning that covers everythingfrom work visas to payroll, and from compliance to safety
inductions. Taking strength from our impressive trackrecord and dedication for excellence, Atlas Professionals
continues to be an influential recruitment company that does
not shy away from innovating, refining, and progressing –evident by development of our landmark programmes such111

as the Zero Harm initiative and the Greenhand Programme.
With more than four decades of experience under our belt,
Atlas Professionals is dedicated to ensuring that we arealways at the frontier of everything related to personnel
recruitment and business solutions in Energy, Marine &Renewables industries.

info@atlasprofessionals.com
www.atlasprofessionals.com

TOS | Crewing & Ship Delivery

ProPakt

We are TOS, a loyal and authentic family business founded
in 1992 in Rotterdam. Today, we are a trusted maritime
service provider, connecting people from around theworld, empowering and helping them find pleasure in theirwork. Our business is a people business. We proactively
support clients in finding a flexible workforce and effective
personnel solutions worldwide. We supply the very best
people in the maritime, onshore, offshore & wind energy
sector.

Are you looking for additional Freelance Project Personnel(or work) as:• Commercial Diving (Air, Saturation, Diver, Technicians,
Supervisors)• Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) operators and technicians• Hydrographic and Geotechnical Survey engineers andParty Chiefs• Rope access technicians• Offshore Construction managers and Client
representatives• Selected deck and offshore administrative personnel• Nautical Crew: Officers, Engineers, AB’s and Catering staff• Construction Crew: Foremen, Riggers, Gangway
Operators, Electricians and Crane Operators• Maintenance Crew: E&I Technicians, Turbine
Technicians and Mechanics• Supervisors: Lifting and Offshore construction• Project Staffing• Turnkey Ship Delivery
In recent years, we’ve specialised in building andmaintaining teams for offshore wind installation anddecommissioning projects in the North Sea, German Bight,
America, and Asia. Our teams are used to working together
and are trained to meet the highest industry standards.
We take care of these teams’ recruitment & selection,
training, and planning in close cooperation with our clients.
By entrusting TOS with these HR services, our clients gain
flexible and cost-efficient solutions for their project teams.

ProPakt is the transparent self-service recruitment
platform to efficiently and cost-effectively search andcontract experienced, certified and verified, Freelance
Professionals from the Global Offshore Energy & Maritime
Industry. Either contract direct for personnel with entity or
via a payrolled structure for personnel without entity.
Search local to save costs and lower your carbon footprint.
Download required verified certification once you are inagreement with each other and enjoy a flawless invoicing
procedure which relieves the burden of bookkeeping.
Register via our website.
Do you rather manage your own personnel, but still in Excel
sheet status? Choose for ProPakt-Private, the customized
personnel management software for a private company
experience with dedicated, customized cloud-based
infrastructure, including employee self-service to maintaintheir profile and certification.

info@ProPakt.com
www.ProPakt.com

info@tos.nl
www.tos.nl

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