By Xu Congjun

On 16th August, the first wind power service operation vessels ‘Zhi Zhen 100’ and ‘Zhi Cheng 60’ made in Asia by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries were named and delivered at Qidong Offshore Engineering and Shipbuilding Industrial Park.

‘Zhi Zhen 100’ has a length overall of 93.4 m. Its moulded breadth is 18 m and moulded depth is 7.6 m. The design service speed is 12.3 knots. The length overall of ‘Zhi Cheng 60’ is 72.76 m. Its moulded breadth is 17.5 m and moulded depth is 7 m. Its design service speed is 12 knots. Both wind power service operation vessels are professional efficient ships which can operate continuously at deep and far wind farms.

Offshore wind power SOV service operation vessels can largely alleviate the pain points of China's current mainstream, such as short window period of offshore traffic, inability of continuous operations, frequent round trips, low efficiency, and poor applicability in severe sea conditions.It provides strong support for the operation and maintenance of deep-sea projects and is currently one of the best solutions globally for deep-sea operation and maintenance.