Designing world’s first DP2, twin-hulled SOV
Groene Wind is the first DP2, twin-hulled SOV in the world. Vuyk Engineering developed the concept and basic design in collaboration with DEME.
The Service Operation Vessel (SOV) significantly improves safety, comfort and workability for wind farm technicians. Even in rough sea conditions. Groene Wind was launched at the CEMRE shipyard in Turkey. The Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) vessel will be deployed for wind farm maintenance activities.
DP2 Technology
The SWATH design ensures low wave impact on movements when approaching wind turbines, compared to a traditional monohull SOV. Groene Wind will enable safe crew transfers in significant wave heights. The DP2 technology means that the vessel can hold its position in rough seas
Due to the nature of the hull design, the limited resistance ensures low fuel consumption in rough sea environments. Compared to a traditional SOV, up to 50% fuel consumption reduction can be achieved. This further reduces the costs of maintaining wind farms.
The SOV is equipped with a motion compensated gangway to safely transfer technicians to the wind turbines. Groene Wind is also designed according to the latest comfort standards, allowing the vessel to be a homely offshore base for up to 24 technicians and a nautical crew.
The marine engineers of Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam worked in close collaboration with DEME and research institute MARIN on the vessel design.