Appointment
Masakazu Kimura has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Flotation Energy.
[Read more…] about New COO at Flotation EnergyArup supports certification for Oga, Katagami and Akita OWP
Japan
Appointed as Owner’s Engineer, Arup has supported the first bottom-fixed offshore wind project in Japan’s general sea areas to obtain conformity certification through the public auction process.
[Read more…] about Arup supports certification for Oga, Katagami and Akita OWPDelivery of cable-laying vessel to Toyo Construction
Newbuilding
VARD announced that the yard has delivered a hybrid construction and cable laying vessel to Japanese Toyo Constructions Co.
[Read more…] about Delivery of cable-laying vessel to Toyo ConstructionEquinor walks away from Japan offshore wind market
Leases
Norway’s Equinor has decided to end its offshore wind business activities in Japan and close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026, the company said on its website.
[Read more…] about Equinor walks away from Japan offshore wind marketDEME wins contract for OWP in Japan
Wind Energy – Japan
Through its Japanese joint venture Japan Offshore Marine (JOM), DEME has secured a contract for the Oga–Katagami–Akita Offshore Wind Project.
[Read more…] about DEME wins contract for OWP in JapanTokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWF
General – Floating Wind
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled plans for a 1-gigawatt floating offshore wind farm (FOWF) off the Izu island chain, positioning the capital at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy.
[Read more…] about Tokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWFGSR signs Memorandum of Understanding with DORD
General – Nodule Resources
Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), DEME’s deep-sea exploration subsidiary, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Deep Ocean Resources Development (DORD) to conduct a joint demonstration test aimed at the potential co-development of polymetallic nodule resources within DORD’s exploration licence area in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).
[Read more…] about GSR signs Memorandum of Understanding with DORDNexra secures Operations & Maintenance Project in Japan
Wind Energy – Japan
Nexra, Cadeler’s dedicated offshore wind service platform, has signed a firm Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract in Japan.
[Read more…] about Nexra secures Operations & Maintenance Project in JapanChartwell and CAJS sign MoU to advance CTVs and SOVs in Japan
Wind Energy – Japan
Chartwell Marine and the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development and local construction of vessels for Japan’s offshore wind industry.
[Read more…] about Chartwell and CAJS sign MoU to advance CTVs and SOVs in JapanJFE Engineering launches Japan’s domestic monopile production
Wind Energy – Monopiles
Japan’s offshore wind supply chain has reached a major milestone as JFE Engineering officially begins production of monopile foundations for a live Round 2 offshore wind project.
[Read more…] about JFE Engineering launches Japan’s domestic monopile production