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OFFSHORE WIND VESSELS

Edda Mistral

Jones Act compliant

SOV design

Gondan

Vard the acceleration of remote inspection by drones in the coming years could also see SOVs used as drone carriers.”

SOV owners are also looking further into the future towards the transition to cleaner fuels. Østensjø Rederi had acted on “green” ambitions early on, ”… working on developing new technologies based on hydrogen as a safe and ef? cient energy source.” Its Spanish newbuilds “…are prepared for future in- 3030 E. Pershing St.

stallation of this novel technology, which will turn the vessels

Appleton, WI 54911 USA into zero emission vessels without compromising operational capabilities, i.e. they have endurance to operate on hydrogen [email protected] throughout their operational cycles,” according to vessel de- www.appletonmarine.com signer Salt Ship. Holmes presented a broad view:“What we see as a classi? cation society is an increased demand for fu-

Phone: (920) 738-5432 ture-proofed designs showing a highly level of ? exibility to

Manufactured in the USA adapt to future demands,not only in terms of alternative fuel but also how best to accommodate new technologies.” www.marinelink.com 39

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