ONP Management and Semco Maritime have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the growing floating offshore wind sector.
The companies said the new partnership will focus on delivering joint engineering and consultancy services to support the development of floating offshore wind projects globally.
According to the partners, the alliance aims to combine ONP Management’s technical and project management expertise with Semco Maritime’s experience in offshore infrastructure.
Semco Maritime has delivered more than 20 offshore substations and is currently involved in the development of several floating wind projects worldwide.
The company also has decades of experience in floating substation technology for both the oil and gas and offshore wind sectors.
ONP Management is an independent technical consultancy headquartered in Germany, specialising in offshore wind project management, development services, and logistics.
Knud Grimm, managing director at ONP Management, said: “As engineers, the core of our work is the utilisation of our expertise to develop new, innovative technical solutions.”
“By collaborating with Semco Maritime, ONP is taking a promising step forward in supporting our customers in developing floating offshore wind technologies and thereby contributing to the ongoing evolution of the energy transition.”
Maria Jorgensen, business development specialist at Semco Maritime, said: “At Semco Maritime, we believe in the power of collaboration to push the boundaries of innovation.”
“Partnering with ONP enhances our capabilities in floating offshore wind, combining our extensive experience with ONP’s engineering expertise.”
She added: “Together, we are dedicated to providing top-tier advisory services that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations in developing sustainable and efficient floating offshore wind solutions.”
The companies said the collaboration represents an important step towards a more sustainable energy system and reinforces their commitment to climate action and the global energy transition.
According to ONP Management and Semco Maritime, the agreement sets the foundation for further discussions on joint project delivery, with a focus on supporting the expansion of floating offshore wind technologies worldwide.