Neptun’s Blue Azurit Wind Turbine Transport Vessel. Credit: ABS.

Neptun Ship Design has secured American Bureau of Shipping’s (ABS) approval in principal (AIP) for its wind turbine transport vessel design.

The 178m-long Blue Azurit design will enable wind turbine manufacturers to transport components directly from the supplier’s berth to the offshore site.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

It is designed to carry parts for turbines greater than 9MW and can be used to deliver components to the installation vessel.

ABS Global Offshore director Wei Huang said: “The scale of offshore wind turbines continues to increase steadily, offering greater efficiencies to the market.

“We are working with Neptun to verify compliance with ABS Rules, as it strives to deliver enhanced vessel capabilities supporting the wind industry’s continued growth while increasing reliability and efficiency.”

ABS granted the AIP following a preliminary engineering plan review. It also added that the conceptual engineering of the vessel is feasible for the planned usage and adheres to the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Vessels, 2018.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.
“The ABS extensive offshore industry experience made them the natural choice to support this project.”

Neptun managing director Gerald Hadaschik said: “The ABS extensive offshore industry experience made them the natural choice to support this project.

“Blue Azurit will help the offshore wind industry meet pressure to reduce costs, minimise project risks, deliver higher reliability and support renewable energy targets from new offshore wind nations.”

Headquartered in Texas, US, ABS is engaged in providing classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries.

The company works with all industry stakeholders to maintain the safety of marine assets and the proper application of new technologies.