Operators respond to wind farm demand

With details now emerging of around 20 firm orders and options for wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) worldwide, it is possible to gain a picture of how those involved are responding to the demand for this relatively new type of vessel.

The newbuilding WTIV on order for RWE Innogy with Daewoo Shipbuilding in Korea, due for delivery in the third quarter of 2011.

With details now emerging of around 20 firm orders and options for wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) worldwide, it is possible to gain a picture of how those involved are responding to the demand for this relatively new type of vessel.