Japanese company Penta-Ocean Construction has completed a jack-up vessel for work in the local offshore wind industry.
The CP-8001 vessel is a GJ-3750C GustoMSC design and is the first such ship built for the offshore wind industry in Japan.
Penta-Ocean ordered the GJ-3750C GustoMSC design at the Japan Marine United shipyard in the autumn of 2016.
The vessel is capable of installing turbines up to 10MW in size and has accommodation for 120 people.
GustoMSC commercial director Jan-Mark Meeuwisse said: “The CP-8001’s unique features allow highly efficient operations in Japanese ocean side areas with harsh wave and weather conditions, while not (compromising) on the welfare of the crew."
The proven technology makes it most suitable for various installation works from a safe and stable self-elevating platform.
The enactment of relevant Japanese regulations will undoubtedly provide further potential for offshore wind farm projects.
Source:renews
