AUGUST 16, 2024 – In the present day, the primary two China-built offshore wind energy SOVs (Service Operation Vessels) ZHI ZHEN 100 and ZHI CHENG 60 was held in Qidong, China.
The 2 SOVs had been delivered by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to Shanghai Electrical Wind Energy Group Co., Ltd., with Schulte Marine Idea (SMC) chargeable for plan approval and vessels’ development and commissioning supervision.
“We’re proud to have been a part of this historic mission,” mentioned Krzysztof Kozdron, Managing Director of SMC. “The 2 SOVs are the primary offshore wind energy operation and upkeep vessels inbuilt China giving a sworn statement to the spectacular functionality and capability of the shipbuilding business in China. These state-of-the-art vessels will kind a robust and dependable basis within the operation and upkeep of the home distant offshore wind parks, whereas additional selling sustainable growth of the Chinese language offshore wind energy era business.”
Fundamental design for the vessels was developed and offered by Ulstein, element design and manufacturing design had been developed by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. ZHI ZHEN 100 measures 93.4 x 18m with a 7.6m a depth, in a position to accommodate 100, whereas ZHI CHENG 60 meaures 72.8 x 17.5m, with a depth of 7m and is designed for a complement of 60.
Each SOVs are geared up with battery and DC electrical propulsion system in addition to excessive functionality DP2 dynamic positioning system. Additional, vessels are fitted with subtle walk-to-work movement compensated gangway, offshore crane and high-speed daughter craft, to make sure protected and environment friendly switch of personnel and spares for wind generators overhaul and elements substitute.
