Wind Energy – WTIV
Seatrium has commenced sea trials for Charybdis, the first Jones Act-compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) built in the United States.
The vessel, commissioned by Dominion Energy, also recently completed the jacking trial and main crane load testing.
Under construction at Seatrium’s AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, Charybdis is 96% completed and complies with U.S. Jones Act regulations, allowing it to operate seamlessly in U.S. waters for domestic offshore wind projects.
With a length of 472 feet, width of 184 feet, and depth of 38 feet, it is equipped with a 426-foot crane capable of lifting to 2,200 tonnes, and an accommodation capacity of up to 119 people.
Charybdis remains on schedule to be delivered and support Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project later in 2025 after vessel preparation works, including grillage installation works, are completed.
