WindKeeper is an innovative Service Operation Vessel (SOV) based on Small Water Area Twin Hull (SWATH) methodology and design. The design offers improved operability, ultra-low fuel consumption and option of fully electric operations in field.
Commencing development in 2016,
Development includes close cooperation with key equipment suppliers, detailed simulations and several rounds of tank tests, latest at SINTEF,
WindKeeper has been developed to deliver two key value adding attributes to clients and the offshore wind market;
- A substantial lower environmental footprint compared to monohull. The first generation WindKeeper will deliver substantial reduced emissions from day 1
- Sea and station keeping performance widening the operational window in a safe and efficient manner
The stand-alone company structure WindKeeper AS, wholly owned by
The project and vessels are fully financed through a combination of equity and debt financing.
"In 2020,
Christoffer Knudsen, GC Rieber Shipping CCO, said; "We look forward to showing future clients and the market the exceptional performance of WindKeeper! WindKeeper will drive down charterers daily costs and substantially reduce their emissions, improving their environmental footprint. We believe WindKeeper will be a preferred alternative for this decade. WindKeeper's Charge2Work, zero emission alternative, further allows for the option of fully electric operations in field."
For more information, please visit www.windkeeper.no
Contact information:
Einar Ytredal, CEO,
Øystein Kvåle, CFO,
About
Further information about the company, please go to www.gcrieber-shipping.com.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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