Designed and developed by GC Rieber Shipping, with support from LMG Marin AS, WindKeepers’ design is based on SWATH (Small Water Area Twin Hull) type which ensures improved operability, ultra-low fuel consumption, and the option of fully electric operations in the field.
The 57-meter vessel will be built according to the DNV classification rules and regulations including Walk to Work and DPS(2) notations and sail under the Norwegian Flag.
The approach of this hybrid diesel-electric system increases safety, cuts operational costs, improves lifecycle economics, and decreases the environmental footprint.
WindKeeper has been developed to deliver two key value-adding attributes to clients and the offshore wind market;