SeaRenergy has been awarded a multi-year contract by Siemens Energy to provide offshore infrastructure services for a minimum of 13 converter platforms – nine in the German Bight, starting with BorWin5 – and four in the UK sector of the North Sea.
The scope of work covers integrated onshore and offshore logistic and support services, which will be executed throughout the commissioning phase of the platforms, including the provision of a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV).
The contract signing (pictured) has been concluded, with the deal comprising an essential part of Siemens Energy’s offshore supply infrastructure, including several service packages designed to ensure smooth and safe operations for the commissioning of these critical platforms.
SeaRenergy is responsible for overseeing both onshore and offshore logistics, and coordination and will manage key safety and operational duties, including vessel operations and material transfers.
The company will take care of logistics and warehousing operations out of Hamburg and Emden. These tasks include overseeing the supply chain for provisions, equipment, and materials to the platforms.
The company’s Cargo Run Service, utilising the PSV Spirit of Emden, which is owned by sister company Asian Spirit Steamship Company GmbH & Cie KG, will carry out regular offshore supply runs to the platforms in the German Bight and UK waters, also offering spare capacity to other offshore wind projects under construction or in operation.
The contract also includes optional items such as the provision of additional ships including CSOVs, EERVs, and guard vessels, along with other services such as catering, and various equipment.
The first project which will benefit from the cooperation is BorWin5 for TenneT in 2025 followed by projects for TenneT, Amprion, RWE and 50Hertz in the following years including the 2GW projects after 2029.
“We are proud to extend our long-standing partnership with Siemens Energy through this contract, which underscores SeaRenergy’s ability to deliver comprehensive logistics and offshore infrastructure support for large-scale offshore energy projects,” said SeaRenergy chief executive Benjamin Vordemfelde.
The company’s chief operating officer Natalia Kress added: “We look forward to supporting the successful commissioning of these platforms, starting with BorWin5 next year.”
Siemens Energy’s senior vice president of grid solutions Hauke Jürgensen said: “Awarding SeaRenergy with this long-term contract is not only a testament to our trustful cooperation over the last 12 years but also a strong signal to the market that Siemens Energy is strengthening the local supply chain in Germany.”