Seawind Ocean Technology, a Netherlands-based developer of two-blade floating offshore wind technology, has joined forces with JGC Japan Corporation (JGC) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to chart a collaborative path for activities in Japan and throughout Asia.
The collaboration will also contribute to a demonstration project in Europe, which will be announced soon.
The first collective priority will be to complete the design and supply chain arrangements for the upcoming Seawind 6MW Demonstrator project in Europe. Furthermore, the companies have agreed to start looking into the possibility of launching a Seawind 12MW Demonstrator project in the future.
Seawind technology
Seawind has matured a technology that is now ready for deployment to assist the world in decarbonizing and accessing the untapped offshore floating market. The Seawind 6 floating offshore wind solution will be available in 2023, with the Seawind 12 solution following in 2024.