Maersk Supply Service has partnered with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) for the construction and operation of a wind farm feeder concept designed for the company’s next-gen wind installation vessel (WIV).
The purpose-built feeder spread includes two tugs and two barges, slated for delivery in 2026. Owned and operated by ECO and constructed by Bollinger Shipyards, the feeder spread will be expected to transport wind turbine components or foundations to an installation site, while the WIV remains on location to complete successive installations.
“Maersk Supply Service’s new installation concept can make offshore wind farm installations significantly faster with estimated efficiency gains of 30%,” says Christian M. Ingerslev, CEO of Maersk Supply Service. “The partnership with ECO makes this new technology available for the U.S. offshore wind market enabling faster offshore wind installations in the U.S.”
