An Overview of the Work Class ROV Market

By Oliver Thompson, Archer Knight Demand for work-class ROVs (WROV) has traditionally been determined by the state of the global offshore oil & gas industry. This is likely to remain the case in the short to medium-term. However, there’s a new kid on the block – offshore wind. Growth in this sector is seen as... Continue Reading →

Océole: New Floating Wind Player Formed in France

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has teamed up with RES and Green Giraffe to form Océole, a company dedicated to developing floating offshore wind in France.  Océole will evaluate and work towards submitting bids in the upcoming floating offshore wind tenders held by the French government, Equinor said Tuesday. "Establishing this partnership is in line with... Continue Reading →

Samsung Heavy Industries Eyes Entry in Renewables Market with Floating Wind Turbine Design

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has announced plans to enter the renewables market with the development of a large-scale floating wind turbine. The shipbuilder has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for its Tri-Star Float, a 9.5-MW offshore wind floater. SHI is hoping its turbine technology will be selected... Continue Reading →

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