A propulsion manufacturer has won a contract to supply a first in kind wind installation vessel.
Steerprop will supply the complete propulsion package for a state-of-the-art Wind Installation Vessel (WIV) being built by Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine Ltd.
”At Steerprop, we are committed to working closely with our customers during the design stages of each project,” said Olli Knihti, sales manager at Steerprop.
“This project emphasises our capabilities to deliver a broad package of high quality solutions that meet the latest design requirements and operational needs. We are also able to support customers throughout the lifecycle of the vessel with our Resolve to Perform approach.”
Fit for purpose
For Steerprop, the order builds upon Steerprop’s successful track record in delivering fit-for-purpose solutions to the offshore renewables sector.
The order was placed in May 2022 by Sembcorp, which has secured a contract for the construction of the vessel for Maersk Supply Service of Denmark.
Steerprop specialists have worked in close cooperation with Sembcorp Marine throughout the design process.
The company’s scope includes six of Steerprop’s ducted L-drive azimuth propulsors with an output power of 4500 kW and two 900 kW Steerprop Tunnel Thrusters for dynamic positioning, manoeuvring and transit operations.
To support safe and reliable operations with low lifecycle costs, Steerprop Care condition monitoring is also included as part of the package.
Maersk’s jack-up type WIV features a first-of-its-kind design with a patented load transfer system. The design also takes into consideration the need to operate safely and efficiently in the harsh sea conditions the vessel is likely to face while serving the Empire Offshore Wind project off the eastern coast of the USA.
