As Asia’s offshore wind industry expands at a record pace, vessel operators are under pressure to meet new operational demands while advancing their own sustainability goals. The shift toward deeper, more remote
Will Watson.
As Asia’s offshore wind industry expands at a record pace, vessel operators are under pressure to meet new operational demands while advancing their own sustainability goals. The shift toward deeper, more remote wind farms driving demand for more powerful, fuel-flexible vessels and propulsion systems that can withstand harsh conditions while lowering emissions.
Marine Log spoke with Will Watson, product manager at Caterpillar Marine, about how hybrid, electric and fuel-flexible technologies are helping operators balance performance, cost and sustainability in the growing offshore wind sector.
Marine Log (ML): Asia’s offshore wind sector is expanding rapidly. From Caterpillar Marine’s perspective, what challenges does this growth present for vessel operators in the region?
Will Watson (WW): As offshore wind farms in Asia Pacific—especially Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Australia—are pushing into deeper waters farther from shore, more advanced and powerful vessels are needed to handle the harsh operating conditions that are encountered
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