Texas-based NOV has launched the Enhydra Floating Wind Installation Vessel (FWIV) concept to service the floating wind sector which features sites that are farther offshore and in deeper waters.
This FWIV is designed to operate safely, effectively and for longer in the harshest
environments and deep waters. Its modular and integrated design enables the installation and hookup of various floater types, mooring systems, and dynamic cables, streamlining complex offshore operations.
Combining mooring and dynamic cable installation and hookup capabilities boosts the Enhydra FWIV’s role as a key asset for commercial-scale floating wind farms said NOV.
The design is a result of collaborations that span not only the US oufit’s Marine and Construction business unit but also input from offshore wind developers, EPIC contractors, and specialist original equipment manufacturers.
The GustoMSC vessel offers a flexible deck layout- and specific provisions for mission equipment integration, including electric subsea cranes from Lifting and Handling and Remacut cable-lay systems said NOV.
The FWIV is the next design in GustoMSC’s Enhydra offshore wind support vessel series.
The company believes the nascent floating wind market presents one of the greatest renewable energy resource opportunities of the next decade. Many regions around the world including Europe, Asia and the Americas including the US – particularly the west coast – offer vast potential.
By ensuring compliance with all relevant regional requirements, including the US Jones Act, NOV has expanded the potential scope of the local supply chain for the Enhydra FWIV, making it possible to build the vessel at proficient shipyards across the globe.