SEA OG Offshore has joined forces with Crosby Tugs to deliver installation support and operations and maintenance services for the US offshore wind industry.
The partnership allows SEA OG to combine its services with Crosby’s assets and experience to deliver low-cost and innovative solutions to the industry.
Crosby Tugs director of special projects Aaron Guidry said: “The Crosby family of companies always finds a way of getting things done, and we immediately recognized that SEA OG Offshore had the same kind of dedication to solving problems.
“We are thrilled to invest in an innovative company that is working tirelessly to address the needs of the offshore wind industry and, in doing so, foster a better, more sustainable blue economy.”
Crosby Tugs delivers wide-ranging offshore and inland marine towing, dredging, and rock placement services along the Gulf Coast region and beyond.
From a single tugboat launched in the 1970s, Crosby Tugs has grown to become a leader in multi-functional operations in both the Gulf of Mexico and internationally.
SEA OG Offshore is an active participant in the US supply chain for renewables.
Supporting marine operations for over 5GW of the largest onshore turbines, they are a market leader in offshore tug and barge operations in renewables.
The company also provides marine transport, subsea, logistics and compliance solutions.
The new combined fleet has 130 inland and offshore towboats and a fleet of over 400 barges, in addition to dozens of industry professionals across several business units.
Together, Crosby and SEA OG Offshore will bring the ADAPT feeder barge concept to market.
ADAPT is a stable, semi-autonomous delivery and installation platform for wind turbine components, foundations, scour protection, and cable lay.
SEA OG Offshore chief operating officer Clark Buffam said: “Over the years, we’ve listened to the offshore energy industry and figured out where and how to add value.
“We are passionate about promoting local content, reducing costs, and delivering innovation through collaboration for the many challenges the US faces on its path to sustainability.”