CMHI to build two wind turbine installation vessels for OHT

Offshore staff

OSLO, Norway – OHT, through its wholly owned subsidiary VIND Offshore Installation AS, has entered a binding heads of agreement with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for the construction of two wind turbine generator installation vessels with options for two more units.

The GustoMSC design jackups are expected to feature a telescopic crane with maximum capacity of 2,500 tons and a maximum lifting height of about 165 m (541 ft). The units will also be capable of installing in water depths up to 65 m (213 ft).

The company said special emphasis has been placed on providing a class-leading environmental footprint by way of energy and heat recovery, battery hybrid solutions as well as a sophisticated electrical and control system, reducing CO₂ emissions by 20% compared to similar units. As a future option, the vessels have been prepared for fuel cells powered by hydrogen to be installed to cut emissions even further.

The first unit is expected to be delivered in early 2023. The delivery structure for the second unit is flexible.

08/03/2020