Maersk Supply Service has been contracted to transport and install three 10MW wind turbines at the Eoliennes Flottantes Du Golf Du Lion (EFGL) wind farm, a pilot project off the French coast.
Awarded by EPCI contractor Eiffage Métal, MMS, the scope of work includes the engineering, transport, delivery to site and offshore installation of the floating wind turbines, as well as the procurement and installation of the mooring systems.
The EFGL wind farm is located in the French Mediterranean Sea, 16km off the coast of Leucate in the Gulf of Lion natural marine park.
The wind farm has been developed by Ocean Winds and La Banque des Territoires, groupe Caisse des Dépôts, and will eventually power 50,000 homes and businesses.
The three turbines will be installed on 3rd-gen semi-submersible WindFloat units designed by Principle Power.
Head of integrated solutions at Maersk Supply Service, Oliver Trouvé said: “Maersk Supply Service is pursuing a clear strategy to diversify into offshore renewables, using our project management capabilities and offshore expertise to support the development and accelerate the growth of the floating wind sector.
“We are therefore very proud to be awarded this contract for the EFGL project on behalf of Eiffage.”
The project is expected to run for a duration of 18 months, with the offshore operations scheduled to take place in Q4 2023.
The offshore element will involve two deep-water anchor handlers from Maersk Supply Service’s own fleet, a T-class and an M-class vessel.