New partnership will explore H2 engine

The first vessel to operate under the partnership, Windcat 32, began work on the first day of this year, 2023.

Windcat managing director Willem van der Well says it was the firm’s hydrogen engine that attracted Eneco to the partnership, since both companies are aiming for emissions-free operations.

“Windcat 32, the vessel used for this charter, is fuel-efficient and will be used for the safe transport of technicians offshore,” he said. “The vessel will be customised to Eneco’s needs, amongst others by the installation of an IMO Tier III engine. This engine uses a SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system which radically reduces NOx emissions.

“The vessel will operate from IJmuiden and provide access to Eneco’s offshore wind farms: Prinses Amalia Windpark, Luchterduinen and Hollandse Kust Noord.”

“Windcat will be an important partner in decarbonizing our offshore logistics and delivering on our ambition becoming climate neutral in 2035,” said Eneco lead asset manager Offshore Wind Renzo Schildmeijer.