SECTOR SNAPSHOT Ӏ ENERGY
SOLIDD SUCCESS Rotterdam, Netherlands- headquartered company Tetrahedron relied closely on collaboration during the development of a new type of crane for the offshore wind sector. The prototype came to fruition
in 2024. The crane is designed for handling wind turbines offshore and offshore maintenance duties. You can read more about it here:
https://shorturl.at/SXw7a Collaboration was central to
the development of the crane. Key to the success of its development was Dutch partner Solidd Steel Structures. The Sumar, Netherlands-headquartered company specialises in the engineering, manufacturing and assembly of dynamically loaded steel structures. “Of course, we were confident that our crane design was theoretically solid,” explained Wilco Stavenuiter, interim director at Tetrahedron. “To build it, however, and make sure that the 3D tolerances of the 3D triangle
would work out was quite a challenge. Our partner Solidd Steel Structures had the experience to so and, together, we made it happen!” Now that the prototype has
been completed Stavenuiter is now moving on from Tetrahedron and looking for new challenges. Additional collaboration and
support that made the project possible was thanks to support from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, a subsidy from Topsector Energie, and investment from the Van Es Group. Tetrahedron also worked alongside project partners TNO, JackUpBarge, Shell and GE.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP In September 2024 Utrecht, Netherlands-headquartered heavy lift and transportation specialist Mammoet and South Korean port logistics services provider Samyang Marine Group announced a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive heavy lifting and transport solutions for South Korea's offshore wind sector.
The collaboration aims to establish Offshore Service Port (OSP) facilities to serve projects across sectors in South Korea with a primary focus on upcoming offshore wind projects. The partnership will integrate full- spectrum terminal management, including handling, staging, marshalling and stevedoring services, with heavy lifting and installation capabilities. The OSPs, located in the ports of Busan and Masan, will cater to projects in South Korea and the broader Asia- Pacific region. The initiative arises from the
recognition that South Korea's expanding offshore wind market requires not just infrastructure but also specialised logistics, handling, construction, and installation services that are critical to the offshore wind sector's success. Recognising this the partnership aims to address these needs. Serving globally high-profile
projects in the sector for decades, such as Hywind Tampen, Seagreen, The Greater Changhua, and
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