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O? shore Wind

GAC Ship Agency

The Logistics of

Offshore Wind

From geopolitical trials to a squeezed supply chain, the offshore wind sector is facing stronger headwinds than ever before. Third-party logistics partners are increasingly an option to help developers circumnavigate these issues.

Erland Ebbersten, Group Vice President – Energy & Marine, GAC he global drive to harness offshore wind power is mak- more widespread than ever. ing it a busy time ahead for the sector as countries seek Although signi? cant, such challenges should not deter invest-

Tways to wean off fossil fuels, produce more zero-car- ments in offshore wind as advancing technologies are making bon power and become more energy-independent. the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms more

But it is a journey fraught with challenges. Like other sec- viable, cheaper and operationally safer. Most importantly, har- tors, offshore wind projects face global in? ationary and sup- nessing wind power is a valuable way for countries to bolster ply chain pressures which raise uncertainties in long-term renewable energy capacity and secure a greener future. commercial and investment decisions.

Further, their ? nancial viability is coming under question Taiwan’s Renewable Energy Goals amid rising energy prices and costs of raw materials used in A prime example is Taiwan which has ambitions to become the construction and servicing of offshore installations. This is an offshore wind powerhouse. The island aims to increase the especially the case as offshore wind farms become bigger and share of renewables in its electricity supply to 70% by 2050, 16 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • June 2023

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