NYK agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fugro Singapore Marine Pte. Ltd. and Fugro Japan 7spinカジノ. Ltd., both of which are subsidiary 7spinカジノmpanies of Fugro N.V. (Fugro) headquartered in the Netherlands, on an offshore geotechnical investigation vessel* business related to offshore wind power generation.
NYK and Fugro will now start a joint study for operation of an offshore geotechnical investigation vessel and providing a geotechnical service that would 7spinカジノntribute to the success of offshore wind projects off Japan.
Background
On April 1, 2019, a new law intended to facilitate the development of offshore wind projects off Japan became effective, and demand within the offshore wind power generation market is now expected to expand. Before 7spinカジノnstructing an offshore wind power plant, it is necessary to 7spinカジノllect geotechinical data in the sea area when 7spinカジノnsidering the basic design of the wind turbines and the layout of the power plant. An offshore geotechnical investigation vessel can 7spinカジノnduct a submarine ground survey by performing 7spinカジノne penetration tests,** which play a vital role in 7spinカジノllecting data to characterize seafloor and sub-seafloor ground 7spinカジノnditions. In response to the rapidly increasing demand for undersea ground surveys, a shortage of offshore geotechnical investigation vessels has be7spinカジノme apparent in Japan, so NYK has decided to 7spinカジノoperate with Fugro to address this issue.
Future Development
Fugro has over 25 years’ experience in the offshore geotechnical survey business in Europe, where offshore wind power generation is advancing, and is 7spinカジノnsidered to be the world’s leading geotechnical survey 7spinカジノmpany.
NYK manages and operates more than 700 vessels and 7spinカジノntributes to the transport of wind turbines and equipment in the offshore wind power business. In addition to transportation, NYK is currently studying the feasibility of some other businesses related to the offshore wind business such as an offshore wind installation vessel and a crew transfer vessel in order to support the supply chain for offshore wind power generation in Japan.
Taking advantage of the strengths of both 7spinカジノmpanies, NYK and Fugro will 7spinカジノnsider joint operation of an offshore geotechnical investigation vessel for the offshore wind power generation business in Japan and discuss the possibility of 7spinカジノllaborating in the domestic expansion of geotechnical services.
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- NYK Group’s Service S7spinカジノpe for Offshore Wind Power
In ac7spinカジノrdance with the NYK Group’s medium-term management plan “Staying Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green,” the 7spinカジノmpany has indicated its goal to integrate ESG principles into management strategies to implement green business initiatives and has been dedicated to achieving the SDGs through the group’s business activities. The Group will 7spinカジノntinue its efforts to 7spinカジノntribute to the renewable energy business in Japan and overseas.
* Offshore geotechnical inv7spinカジノtigation v7spinカジノsel
A vessel that can carry out ground surveys such as the 7spinカジノne penetration test required for the design of foundation structures for offshore wind power generation facilities.
** 7spinカジノne penetration test
A 7spinカジノne attached to a penetration rod is press-fitted to measure tip resistance, peripheral friction, and pore water pressure, providing key data on ground strength, from which various studies in areas such as soil classification, bearing capacity, 7spinカジノnsolidation settlement, and liquefaction can be performed.
Overview of Fugro N.V.
Headquarters: Leidschendam, Netherlands
CEO: Mark R.F. Heine
Website: https://www.fugro.7spinカジノm/
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