August 26, 2024.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Co., Ltd.
Keiline Wind Services Co., Ltd.
Acteon Group Operations Limited.
Keiline Wind Services Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "KWS"), a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Co., Ltd., and Acteon Group Operations Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Acteon"), an international offshore infrastructure services company, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore wide-ranging collaboration in demonstration and commercial projects in the floating offshore wind power business in Japan. Both companies will collaborate by combining their respective technologies and services to support the development of floating offshore wind power projects in Japan.
KWS has participated in the NEDO GI Fund Phase 1 from 2021 to 2023, conducting research on mooring construction methods using vessels in large-scale floating wind power plants and continues to work towards demonstration projects and commercialization. Based on the collaboration with Acteon, KWS aims to create a system that provides safer and more efficient mooring construction services using vessels.
Acteon, mainly through its subsidiary InterMoor, is involved in mooring engineering for floating facilities, ranging from design to construction and decommissioning. In the demonstration and commercial projects for floating offshore wind power in Japan, Acteon aims to provide comprehensive mooring engineering support along with KWS.
Comment from KWS President Takanori Kuramoto
"Acteon has a great track record in the field of mooring construction and floating offshore wind power, not only in Europe but also in Japan. By combining the knowledge and expertise of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Group, which has built up know-how and achievements in offshore support vessels, with Acteon's knowledge, we will contribute to the development of floating wind energy in Japan."
Comment from Acteon CCO Barry Persons
"We aim to contribute to the success of important projects in Japan by providing our engineering and offshore installation expertise and resources to Keeline Wind Services."
About Acteon (Headquarters: Norwich, UK, Group Chief Executive: Brice Bouffard)
The company provides specialized engineering services and solutions through technical expertise to companies involved in developing and owning marine infrastructure. It has particular expertise in renewable energy, as well as surveying, foundation and mooring technology installation, facility management, and decommissioning in the oil and gas industry.
【Signing Ceremony】
Keiline Wind Services President Keiki Kuramoto
Acteon Chief Commercial Officer Barry Parsons