Sharing knowhow in offshore wind construction
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Time to rethink and renew

Time to rethink and renew

By Jonathan Winch

The supplier landscape in offshore wind has always been in a state of constant change. Over one and a half decades, it has developed enormously in capabilities and capacity. New players have flowed into the market, specialising in aspects such as surveying, cable laying, foundation installation or component transport – and a few have achieved significant size, or been acquired by larger companies in adjacent businesses.

Today, the most well-established players, of which A2SEA is one, have amassed lengthy track records and rich experience of many different aspects of the industry. It is now time to rethink and renew those established business models to handle the challenges of the next stage of offshore wind construction.  Continue reading →

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Making the most of local content

By Jens Nielsen, Director, Procurement, A2SEA A/S

For foreign-based companies, doing business in the UK offshore wind industry requires a convincing demonstration of commitment to using local skills and infrastructure. And it’s probably fair to say that, for many, hiring locally based workers and setting up supply contracts with the local business community is viewed as a necessary, but not strictly desirable, activity. In reality, they would rather do the job with as many of their own, tried-and-proven resources as possible.

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Where you can meet us

GLOBAL OFFSHORE WIND

21 – 22 JUNE 2016, MANCHESTER

In 2016, RenewableUK presents the association’s 15th annual offshore wind energy conference and exhibition. Taking place over two days, 21-22 June in Manchester, RenewableUK welcomes the global industry to the heart of the UK – all in one place at one time.

WINDENERGY HAMBURG

27 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2016, HAMBURG

From September 27-30, 2016, WindEnergy Hamburg will provide a comprehensive overview of the current status and future prospects of the sector – along the entire value chain of the international wind industry, onshore and offshore. It will take place on the grounds of the Hamburg Messe exhibition center. And A2SEA will be joining the Pavilion of Denmark. Scheduled to kick off right after SMM, the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry, WindEnergy Hamburg is expected to offer excellent synergy effects for offshore providers.

 

 

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Get your priorities right

By Rasmus Helveg Petersen,
Minister for Climate, Energy and Building

Much has changed since the eleven 450 kW turbines were erected in 1991 at Vindeby, the world’s first offshore wind farm. The Kriegers Flak project in Denmark will amount to 600 MW. We see the emergence of wind turbines in the 5-10 MW range, and simultaneously we see the design of installment vessels made specifically for offshore wind farm deployment.

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Bold changes lead the way

By Jens Frederik Hansen, CEO, A2SEA

There’s an old, wise English saying: “Charity begins at home”. I believe it is equally true (although less poetic) to say that “Leadership starts in the company”.

That’s why at A2SEA, the largest player in installation and market leader for over a decade, we have now begun leading the way toward a new level of industry achievement – starting with ourselves. Continue reading →