The wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) being built for Maersk Supply Service by Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine will have a Steerprop propulsion package.
Maersk Supply has been developing an innovative concept for installing offshore wind turbines that it says is 30% more efficient than using conventional jack-up WTIVs due to its use of feeder barges. Maersk Supply has partnered with Kirby Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation, which will provide the Jones Act feeder barge spread...