How does the UK fleet of service vessels and workboats need to be expanded to match the expansion of UK offshore wind?

Background

We aim to encourage and enable the decarbonisation of the UK maritime industry, in line with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) strategy to reduce global shipping emissions.

To be progressive regulators and effectively support industry to make this transition, we need to be well-informed by high quality evidence.

Next steps

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Related UKRI funded projects

  • Future FOW Installation Vessel (FFIV)

    The United Kingdom is at the forefront of offshore wind expansion, boasting a thriving industry that provides clean, dependable energy, generates environmentally friendly employment opportunities, and plays a crucial rol...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: MOREK ENGINEERING LTD

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project specifically focuses on the expansion of the UK offshore wind industry and the need for new vessels to support it.

  • eFoiler CTV

    The last 10 years have seen unprecedented growth in the contribution of offshore wind power to the UK's energy needs. This growth is set to accelerate over the next decade, with a target to increase UK Offshore Wind capa...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: ARTEMIS TECHNOLOGIES LTD

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project specifically addresses the need to decarbonize CTV operations in the UK offshore wind sector.

  • The Winds of Change

    **Winds of Change** is an innovative, UK cross-sector project to **accelerate routes-to-market for UK** green **maritime growth**. It is a partnership project between **Smart Green Shipping** (**SGS**) and **University ...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: SMART GREEN SHIPPING ALLIANCE LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on accelerating routes-to-market for green maritime growth, which is related to the expansion of UK offshore wind but does not directly address the need for expanding the UK fleet of service vessels.

  • WindWingsHub: Towards building next generation of decision support systems for wind assisted vessels

    In response to the climate crisis, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aims to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels, with a vision of eventually phasing them out en...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: BA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

  • WAVES - Wind and Aquaculture Vessels: Emission less Sailing

    W.A.V.E.S will demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of achieving zero-emission operations by an Offshore Service Vessel (OSV), designed for build by UK aluminium shipyards. The vessel will be flexible in it...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: O.S. ENERGY (UK) LTD

  • Pivoting Deck Vessel prototype construction

    The project aim is to build a prototype Pivoting Deck Vessel (PDV) ready for trial by utilities, in which the PDV will demonstrate that it increases offshore wind electricity generating revenues by reducing turbine down...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: D&D ARMSTRONG LTD (T/A NORTH SEA LOGISTICS)

  • Smart Green Shipping Alliance

    The SGSA's mission is to build the world's first 100% renewable powered commercially superior ship within 5 years. The shipping industry is faced with a raft of stringent emissions regulations, having recently committed...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: SMART GREEN SHIPPING ALLIANCE LIMITED

  • Windfarm Autonomous Ships Project (WASP)

    "The UK economic opportunity in offshore wind energy is robust and growing. Further cost reduction is essential to achieve parity with fossil fuel and nuclear energy systems. The application of Robotics and Artifici...

    Funded by: ISCF

    Lead research organisation: AUTONOMOUS SERVICE VEHICLES LIMITED T/A L3HARRIS

  • Sustainable Marine Transition: Electric Jet Drive for Poole Harbour Decarbonisation

    **Sustainable Marine Transition: Electric Jet Drive for Poole Harbour Decarbonisation** Our project aims to develop an innovative electric jet drive system to facilitate the decarbonisation of harbour vessels, beginning...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: LYTE DRIVE LTD

    Why might this be relevant?

    While the project focuses on decarbonisation of harbour vessels, it does not directly address the expansion of the UK offshore wind industry.

  • Floating Fuel Depots for Offshore Wind

    The coming years will see a significant increase in marine traffic associated with offshore wind development, at the same time as maritime technology will introduce measures to decarbonise with clean fuels and electrific...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: APOLLO ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED