A consortium based in southwest England, led by Morek Engineering, has unveiled the design of a floating wind installation vessel. This project is supported by the UK’s CMDC4 program, which aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector.
Morek Engineering’s floating wind turbine installation vessel
The Future Floating Installation Vessel(FFIV) has been designed to address an under-optimized segment of offshore installation: the deployment of mooring systems. This vessel integrates an efficient naval architecture and methanol-based propulsion methanol-based propulsionThis vessel integrates an efficient naval architecture and methanol-based propulsion, which reduces emissions and improves performance during complex operations.
The FFIV is capable of performing operations with the three types of anchors recognized by the floating wind industry: drag anchors, suction piles and driven piles. In all cases, it has the function of installing the mooring lines prior to the connection of the floating foundations, optimizing offshore times.
To maximize its capacity, the vessel integrates a below-deck cable storage tank and large-volume chain lockers. This allows it to handle large quantities of synthetic ropes and steel chains, important elements in floating wind farms. floating wind farms new-generation floating wind farms.
The design includes azimuth thrusters, a hydrodynamic hull and a dynamic positioning system optimized to reduce drag and fuel consumption. These factors, combined with the use of methanol, allow for efficient and sustainable operation.
The initiative brings together experienced players: Solis Marine Engineering, Tope Ocean, First Marine Solutions and Celtic Sea Power, plus Morek Engineering as the lead representative. Collaboration has been essential to align technical requirements with the UK’s climate objectives.
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