News & Insights

SOV use is increasing—can the fleet cope with rising demand?

As SOV use increases in both the wind and O&G sectors, Spinergie analysts Hugo Madeline and Maëlig Gaborieau examine whether this growing fleet will cope with demand.

Understanding the challenge of reporting biofuels under EU maritime regulations

The use of biofuels in maritime operations requires a significant balancing act, not least when it comes to reporting. Here we explain how to accurately report biofuels in line with EU emissions regulations.

ESVAGT selects Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management solution to meet increased reporting demands

Digital reporting solution streamlines reporting process while removing administrative burden on crews

Achieve seamless EU MRV compliance with Spinergie as your trusted partner

When it comes to maritime regulations, software alone isn't enough. Spinergie provides support and partnership to guide your team through EU MRV compliance, ensuring you meet reporting deadlines with confidence.

Turbine sizes—will growth remain steady or take the leap to 21 MW?

Is gradual offshore wind turbine size growth about to take a significant leap? As 14 -15 MW turbines become more established there are some indications that the market could jump ahead to 21 MW units in the drive to lower LCOE. But is this realistic? Spinergie’s senior wind analyst Maëlig Gaborieau explores potential scenarios in this insight.

Negative bidding has reduced confidence in offshore wind auctions—is there a way back?

The recent failure of the German offshore wind auction for North Sea sites N-10.1 and N-10.2 has once again highlighted the issues surrounding negative bidding. But what can revitalize confidence in future auctions?

Optimizing marine space with co-located offshore wind projects

The co-location of offshore wind farms with floating solar, battery storage, hydrogen production, and other innovations maximizes ocean space. But these integrated solutions also boost renewable energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Find out more in this insight by Spinergie’s sustainability analyst Eloïse Ducreux.

The OSV market in 2025: stabilizing or slowing down?

The offshore vessel sector is responding to a cooling oil and gas market. Senior offshore energy analyst Hugo Madeline explores this impact with the key trends and sector dynamics.

Why offshore wind turbines fail and the market impact of heavy maintenance

What are the main causes of offshore wind turbine failure and how do these failures impact the market? Lead analyst Yvan Gelbart explains more in this insight.

Maximize your fleet utilization with Spinergie’s Vessel Planning module

Vessel planning scattered across multiple tools leaves your team open to errors and missed opportunities. Spinergie’s single source solution centralizes all your information to keep you on track and with a competitive edge.

Scaling up floating wind: using data from past projects to plan for the future

Spinergie’s head of analysts, Jean-Baptiste Rougeot, examines how lessons learned during installation and heavy maintenance of existing floating wind farms can help shape the future of this technology.

US Wind under President Trump: the legal and practical realities of the renewables crackdown

Spinergie’s lead analyst Yvan Gelbart examines the story of US wind since President Donald Trump began his second term with a focus on the wider market implications.

Unlocking data-driven reliability and fuel efficiency for tugboat fleets

How tugboat fleet operators use our integrated sensor data, advanced analytics, and real-time performance metrics to eliminate downtime, optimize fuel use, and cut operating costs.

Reducing the risk of weather-related delays with Spinergie’s downtime model

Managing weather downtime is a major challenge but Spinergie’s model offers a solution to help developers, OEMs, and contractors reduce delays and improve offshore installation performance.

The pressure is rising: increased demand in the offshore wind survey sector

We unpack key insights from Spinergie’s latest Survey study revealing demand hotspots, vessel supply and market movements.

Offshore charging is leading the next wave of vessel electrification

We examine developments in offshore vessel charging technology as operators seek scalable, low-emission electrification solutions.

The future of CSOV use in the offshore wind market

The CSOV fleet is growing, but what does this fleet offer over traditional SOVs and what do they mean for the offshore wind market?

Measuring maintenance impact: quantifying performance gains and decline over time

Vessel Performance Over Time allows users to quantify performance gains due to maintenance events and monitor the decline in performance afterwards. Read our blog post to learn more.

Efficient maritime regulatory compliance starts with smarter reporting

Reporting fatigue? Stay ahead of regulatory compliance without the burden falling on your crew

The offshore substation (OSS) fabrication market is restructuring to meet demand

Increased demand is creating a restructured OSS market, here Spinergie’s Head of Analysis, Jean-Baptiste Rougeot explains the impact.

Repair demand in the subsea cable sector: eight key takeaways

In our recent webinar ‘Under tension? Increased repair demand in the subsea cable sector,’ we explored the evolving repair market and gave our outlook as demand is set to increase in the coming years. Here, subsea cable analyst Helia Briaud shares some of the key takeaways from that webinar.

Drydocking trends in the offshore vessel market

Drydocking plays a crucial role in the offshore industry but tracking this activity can also unlock insights into supply and demand dynamics. By tracking which vessels are set for yard stays, it is possible to see potential periods of tightened supply.

What drives performance in offshore wind installation? The six main elements

Spinergie expert Maelig Gaborieau examines the factors affecting the installation performance of bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines and foundations.

How an offshore wind developer used Spinergie Market Intelligence to avoid manufacturing and transportation bottlenecks

This is how an offshore wind developer used Spinergie’s Supply Chain module in building a robust procurement strategy for their upcoming project.

How much money and fuel is saved with a 10% speed reduction on long transit OSV voyages?

Spinergie’s emissions model supports maritime players in complying with environmental regulations and building decarbonization strategies.

Cutting the noise: how the offshore wind sector mitigates noise pollution

Spinergie analysts examine current noise mitigation installation techniques and solutions and how they are helping the industry balance ecological responsibility with the expansion of renewable energy.

EU regulations for the offshore sector: how EU-MRV and EU-ETS will make an impact

The EU-MRV regulation will come into force for the offshore sector on 1 January 2025. With less than two months to go, Spinergie analyst Hugo Madeline examines what vessels will be impacted and their compliance requirements.

Spinergie’s key to FuelEU Maritime compliance? Streamlined reporting and efficient data management

The EU maritime regulatory landscape poses many challenges for ship owners. However, Spinergie’s suite of digital tools streamlines reporting, automates verification processes, and optimizes operations, helping ship owners meet those requirements.

Keeping pace with the EU’s emission reduction regulations? Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management solution holds the answers

The EU maritime regulatory landscape poses many challenges for ship owners. However, Spinergie’s suite of digital tools streamlines reporting, automates verification processes, and optimizes operations, helping ship owners meet those requirements.

Japan’s offshore wind market is set up for a bright future, but challenges must be overcome

Spinergie analyst Maelig Gaborieau examines the current state of Japan's offshore wind market, exploring regional challenges and future expectations.

Headwinds on the horizon? How the Donald Trump election victory could impact the offshore wind sector

With Donald Trump elected as the 47th President of the United States, the renewable energy sector is preparing for the impact. Spinergie’s Lead Analyst, Yvan Gelbart, examines how the upcoming administration will likely affect the offshore wind sector in the near future and in the longer term.

A balancing act: local content and Taiwan's renewable ambitions

Spinergie's lead analyst Yvan Gelbart analyses the state of the Taiwanese offshore wind market and examines the key factors shaping its near-term future.

What’s next for South Korea amid rapid offshore wind expansion?

An analysis of South Korea’s offshore wind story so far, and what the future holds.

What is the impact of vessel age on PSV and AHTS utilization?

Spinergie analyst Hugo Madeline takes a closer look at how the age of the OSV fleet affects utilization.

Watt’s Up with OSS? An examination of offshore substations and what to expect in the near-term future

Head of offshore energy analysis, Jean-Baptiste Rougeot, examines the state of the OSS market and what can be expected from near-term demand and technology advancement.

3 ways chartering teams use Spinergie’s Market Intelligence solution to better understand OSV market dynamics

Spinergie’s powerful Market Intelligence solution is a key tool for chartering teams to gather analysis before and during tendering exercises.

Scaling up: spec changes in the new generation of heavy lift wind installation vessels

Spinergie analyst Yvan Gelbart examines the key differences between the current and previous generations of heavy lift wind installation vessels.

Decarbonizing the offshore vessel fleet: the three key methods to reach net zero

Spinergie analyst Hugo Madeline examines current decarbonization efforts in the offshore vessel fleet and the three measures that will ensure future expansion.

Offshore power cable demand is rising rapidly, but is the market equipped to cope with this boom?

The demand for offshore power cables is set to grow exponentially in line with rising offshore wind capacity. But are the Cable-Laying fleet and power cable infrastructure prepared to support this demand? Spinergie analyst Helia Briaud examines the expectations of this booming sector.

Using vessel-specific modeling to optimize short sea voyages

Spinergie’s voyage optimizer helps short-sea shipping players optimize voyages and better align stakeholders in planning decisions.

Streamline offshore wind farm construction and save time using Spinergie’s Project Tracking dashboard

Using a multi-layered approach, Spinergie’s Project Tracking dashboard removes the pain of consolidating data and managing offshore wind farm construction.

Smart Fleet Management’s bespoke KPI tracking is the key to ensuring optimized offshore operations

Discover how Spinergie users can optimize KPI tracking using Smart Fleet Management’s Operations Performance Dashboard.

Increased activity offshore Brazil leading to opportunities for international OSV players

Spinergie explores how the ongoing recovery of the Brazilian offshore market has impacted the OSV fleet and what lies in store for the future.

How offshore cable repair operations impact the market

As offshore activity intensifies, there is increased pressure on the supply chain. Therefore, is important to consider how unexpected but crucial repair and maintenance situations fit into the bigger picture. Here, Spinergie examines offshore cable repairs and how these operations impact the market.

A bright future? The state of the AHTS/PSV market

The OSV (AHTS and PSV) market is well-positioned for growth in 2024 and beyond, thanks to strategic industry moves in 2023. But some challenges remain including adapting to the development of sustainable fuels and balancing the combined demands of the oil and gas industry and the expanding wind sector.

5 supply chain lessons learned from analysis of a North Sea offshore wind farm

Spinergie analyst Maelig Gaborieau examines the supply phase of the Seagreen 1 offshore wind farm and highlights the crucial lessons the industry can learn about a large project's impact on the global supply chain.

Alleviate the potential for project delays using Spinergie’s ground-breaking installation forecasting module

Spinergie’s cutting-edge Market Intelligence solution empowers wind industry players with the analysis they need to plan and organize their offshore wind farm projects. Until now, it has been difficult to accurately predict when an offshore wind installation project will be completed, but Spinergie’s new S-Curve analysis offers this crucial insight.

How Real-time AIS tracking removes the uncertainty from monitoring fleet movements

Vessel tracking via a third-party provider can be a frustrating and challenging task. But what if there was a powerful solution within your digital fleet management system? What if you could access real-time updates across your entire fleet with customizable alerts, ensuring you are on top of notable events? Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management solution has the answers.

The Wind Farm End-of-Life Question: how decommissioning projects will impact global capacity targets

Reaching wind capacity targets is a monumental task, and much of the industry focuses on how new projects will impact these goals. But Spinergie understands that to successfully meet the challenges ahead, the wind industry must take a holistic view of the market and consider all lifecycle stages, including decommissioning. Here, our analysts examine how previous decommissioning projects have provided key insight into how end-of-life wind farms will have an increased impact on the market in the future.

Everything You Need to Know About Offshore Wind Farms

The development of an offshore wind farm (OWF) is an incredible feat of marine engineering and coordination. All phases of the project – from seabed surveys through post-commissioning maintenance – require a large fleet of specialized maritime vessels. In this article, we will dive into the installation process of offshore wind project and the role each vessel plays in ti

How the feeder barge method is the key to unlocking increased offshore wind capacity in the USA

Spinergie investigates how the feeder barge installation method has the potential to solve some of the issues faced by offshore wind developers in the USA.

Market Appetite for SOVs grows

The demand for SOVs has grown 300% in the last 8 years, driven almost entirely by the offshore wind industry. The relatively small asset class is in such high demand that more SOVs are currently in construction than operational. In this insight, we explore how older conversions from other support vessels are rising to support the rising demand in this class.

How Spinergie can help the market navigate global and regional clean shipping initiatives

Discover how Spinergie is helping vessel managers seamlessly navigate and adapt to the dynamic shifts in sustainable shipping practices on a global and regional level.

Industry concerns surround German “negative bidding” offshore wind auction round

BP and TotalEnergies were the winners following Germany’s recent dynamic offshore windpower auctions (Ausschreibungsrunde 2023 - Phase 1), generating €12.6 billion. Concerns have arisen over the auction’s impact on the offshore wind market and the potential for increased costs for consumers and the supply chain. Meanwhile, the German government sees the proceeds as crucial support for its ongoing decarbonization efforts.

What the OSV fleet needs in order to cope with increased wind demand from the Americas

Spinergie analysis highlights the current state of the OSV market in the Americas and what needs to be done to meet a rise in both fixed and floating offshore wind demand.

Lessons learned from heavy maintenance at the world’s first commercial floating wind farm

Heavy maintenance on two of the floating wind turbines at Kincardine has provided crucial lessons for developers.

How to streamline your ESG processes ensuring consistency and accountability in reporting

Smart Fleet Management is an intuitive and easy-to-use solution used by ship owners to streamline their processes, organize their fleet and create actionable insight into their activities. Find out how it can also help in creating accurate, reliable ESG reports.

3 ways shipowners save valuable time onboard and onshore

Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management solution is helping vessel managers save valuable time through digital reporting and real-time fleet monitoring. Read on to discover how to make the practices of your onshore and onboard crews more efficient.

5 steps to assess WTIV competition

Spinergie’s market intelligence equips installation shipowners with the tools needed to assess competition within the market accurately. Thorough analysis can be undertaken in five clear steps using our advanced vessel selector alongside performance and forecasting dashboards all of which can filter and customize searches to ensure you focus only on what you need.

New challenges lay ahead as demand for offshore cables increases

Spinergie analysis has shown how rising demand in offshore wind is already putting pressure on the tightening cable market. Here we examine the current situation and what measures are being put in place to alleviate future challenges.

What impact will CCS have on the offshore market in the near future?

CCS technology may not be new, and it has been utilized offshore for a number of years, but there is a marked push towards such projects in the race to meet global emission reduction targets. Here, Spinergie provides an overview of offshore CCS, looks at the key ongoing projects of today and what the market impact from upcoming projects will be.

Spinergie analysis highlights a clear link between enviro upgrades and high utilization in the PSV fleet

Spinergie analysis has uncovered a clear correlation between a vessel’s high enviro score and high utilization. Here we examine the impact enviro upgrades can make on fleet utilization and what the next technologies will be in emission reduction.

How to build a wind farm in the USA: 3 solutions available to developers

With US wind set for a boom period – in line with global trends – Spinergie analysts have outlined three methods in which developers can build their wind farms despite the constraints of the Jones Act on vessels.

Growth in the Subsea Cable industry

The demand for subsea cable installation for offshore wind continues to rise, with 2,800+ days contracted in 2022 alone. Traditional shipowners dominate the market, but OEMs are making a comeback. The industry presents significant opportunities for those willing to invest in their capabilities.

Rig Contractor Transocean to enter the Wind Foundation Installation arena following Eneti JV announcement

Drilling contractor Transocean has entered into a joint venture with vessel owner Eneti with the purpose of entering the wind-dedicated heavy-lift floater market. Read our insight into how this is expected to impact both the wind and rigs markets over the coming years.

Find us at WindEurope Annual Event 2023, Copenhagen

We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 2023 WindEurope Annual Event from 25 to 27 April 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Find us at 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF)

We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum from 28 to 30 March 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland (USA) hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW).

Les Alizés ahead of the next-gen WTIV pack as it prepares to enter Europe

With Jan De Nul’s Les Alizes entering the WTIV fleet, Spinergie takes a closer look at the “next-gen” of the wind installation vessel market.

Challenges lie ahead in the race to meet 2030 offshore wind targets

How to optimize your fleet's operations in weather downtime? (A study by Spinergie)

Spinergie analysts have examined weather data at over 4,500 offshore installations across Europe since 2016, read on to discover some interesting findings and how they could impact the market.

Offshore Wind is driving increased demand for cable-layers

Over the course of 2022, the offshore wind market saw a significant upswing in activity across the globe.

Winners announced following BOEM’s first floating wind auction for US acreage

The results of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) auction for five leases over two wind energy areas offshore California, Humboldt in the north and Morro Bay in the south, have been announced.

Important milestone reached in landmark floating wind project

On November 13, power production started from the first turbine at Equinor’s Hywind Tampen floating wind farm in the Norwegian North Sea. The power was delivered to the Gullfaks A platform.

US Gulf of Mexico one step closer to Offshore Wind

On October 31, The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it had taken a further step towards holding the first-ever offshore wind lease sale for the Gulf of Mexico by identifying the two Wind Energy Areas (WEAs). 

Veteran heavy-lift vessel Balder takes first steps into offshore wind

On October 26, Heerema’s semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel Balder installed the first wind turbine jacket foundation at EDF Renewables’ Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm. Balder arrived on location in early October.

Offshore Wind is becoming a major factor in driving Service Operation Vessel (SOV) demand

French offshore wind: Saint-Nazaire leading the way

Installation works at EDF’s Saint-Nazaire wind farm drew to a close on September 5 as WTIV Vole Au Vent installed the last of the 80 wind turbines that make up France’s first offshore wind farm.

World’s largest semi-submersible crane vessel in operation at Fécamp

In late July 2022, the largest semi-submersible crane vessel in the world, Sleipnir, began the installation of 71 concrete gravity-based foundations at EDF’s Fécamp offshore wind farm.

Offshore Wind takes the crown in UK CfD Round Four

2021 was a success story for Chinese offshore wind but challenges lay ahead

With the offshore wind industry in China overshadowing developments in the rest of the world – combined – in the latter half of 2021, Spinergie took a closer look at that meteoric rise.

How the Carolina Long Bay and NY Bight auctions compare and why it matters

In May 2022, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced results for the Carolina Long Bay auction, which covered two lease areas of around 222 km2 each.

Offshore Wind in China

In 2021, China connected 16.5 GW of offshore wind farms & became the world leader in capacity installed.

Chinese wind farm projects venturing into deeper waters

As Chinese provinces gear up to fulfil capacity goals for 2025, many new project locations have been identified. Data from these projects shows that, in line with the broader global trend, Chinese projects are finally venturing into deeper waters further from shore.

Regional Chinese governments taking on ambitious offshore wind development targets

When national subsidies on offshore wind came to an end in China the onus shifted to regional governments to provide support for further development in their waters. But can the success of 2021 be matched? Read Now.

China becomes the world’s largest offshore wind market

By the end of 2021, China was the largest offshore wind market in the world after commissioning more than 14 GW during the fourth quarter – a capacity higher than it had commissioned in the entire previous decade.

6 developers take New York Bight lease areas for a total of $4.4 billion

Wind projects totalling over 100 GW were announced in 2021

ScotWind provides a boost to UK offshore wind

In January 2022, Crown Estate Scotland leased rights to 17 projects covering a total of 7,000 km2, with a potential combined capacity of 25 GW, in the ScotWind auction. Overall, the auction netted £700 million.

Offshore Wind: Appetite for SOVs grows

The demand for SOVs rises 20% y-o-y, driven by O&M activities.

Trends in offshore pipelay in 2020

Reel-lay demand jumped 23% in 2020, thanks to Norway and the US.

US: Summer of Offshore Wind

Record levels of activity on wind farm locations in US waters this year.

Saipem-Subsea 7: A potential offshore giant

Earlier this month, a potential Subsea 7-Saipem merger made the news. We take a deeper look at their fleet and client portfolio. Read more

Offshore wind: Installation time per MW drops

Almost 550 wind turbines will be installed offshore Europe in 2019, 50% more than 2018. Installation time per MW is dropping.

Subsea7 and Saipem: an offshore engineering and construction giant?

A potential Subsea 7-Saipem merger has been big news in recent weeks so our lead analyst Yvan Gelbart took a closer look at how the combined fleet would shape up.