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<p>Research and development into optimizing floating offshore wind (FOW) facilities and associated infrastructure is essential for achieving global and national FOW deployment targets. In this study, we developed a numerical approach to estimate the number of offshore-specific vessels—anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels and cable-laying vessels (CLVs)—required for the installation of a floating offshore wind farm (FOWF). Using a theoretical 1 GW FOWF model located in a European site and an East Asian site, we examined how the required vessel count varies with weather and FOW facility characteristics. Our findings reveal that in East Asia, the required number of AHTSs and CLVs can be reduced by approximately 70% and 90%, respectively, compared with present estimates, by easing weather restrictions and reducing the actual unit-installation time. The proposed model was compared using the simulation results for the Celtic region, showing good agreement. In conclusion, the proposed model offers a framework for estimating the number of AHTSs and CLVs required for FOWF installation and supports fleet planning at national, regional, and global scales.</p>

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The number of AHTSs and CLVs required for installation of floating offshore wind farms with weather characteristics and installation strategies

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    2025年10月6日

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  • Tomohiro Hasumi,
  • Takeshi Yokoi,
  • Ken Haneda,
  • Yujiro Wada,
  • Sotaro Masanobu

摘要

Research and development into optimizing floating offshore wind (FOW) facilities and associated infrastructure is essential for achieving global and national FOW deployment targets. In this study, we developed a numerical approach to estimate the number of offshore-specific vessels—anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels and cable-laying vessels (CLVs)—required for the installation of a floating offshore wind farm (FOWF). Using a theoretical 1 GW FOWF model located in a European site and an East Asian site, we examined how the required vessel count varies with weather and FOW facility characteristics. Our findings reveal that in East Asia, the required number of AHTSs and CLVs can be reduced by approximately 70% and 90%, respectively, compared with present estimates, by easing weather restrictions and reducing the actual unit-installation time. The proposed model was compared using the simulation results for the Celtic region, showing good agreement. In conclusion, the proposed model offers a framework for estimating the number of AHTSs and CLVs required for FOWF installation and supports fleet planning at national, regional, and global scales.