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  • GWEC, JWPA Join Forces on Offshore Wind in Japan

    18 March 2026
    Industry

    The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and accelerate offshore wind development in Japan. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two organisations, aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, enhancing industry and supply chain networks, and supporting the […]

  • Chartwell Marine, Japanese Shipbuilders’ Association Team Up on Local Construction of SOVs, CTVs

    17 March 2026
    Collaboration, Supply Chain, Vessels

    UK-based Chartwell Marine and the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development and local construction of offshore wind vessels, primarily crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and service operation vessels (SOVs) that will serve Japan’s offshore wind industry. The collaboration will focus on SOVs and CTVs based […]

  • DEME to Install 15 MW Vestas Turbines at Japanese Offshore Wind Farm

    29 May 2026
    Contracts & Tenders, Project Updates, Supply Chain, Vessels, Wind Farm Update, Wind Turbines

    DEME has secured a contract for the offshore installation of wind turbines at the Oga–Katagami–Akita offshore wind project site in Japan through its joint venture with Penta-Ocean Construction, called Japan Offshore Marine (JOM). Under the contract, JOM will carry out engineering works and provide vessel charter services for the installation of 21 Vestas V236-15 MW […]

  • Norwegian, Japanese Geotechnical Firms Ink Offshore Wind Cooperation Agreement

    24 June 2026
    Business development, Planning & Permitting, Supply Chain

    The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and Japan’s OYO Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind projects, research and knowledge sharing, marking a step in NGI’s expansion into the Japanese offshore wind market. The agreement was signed on 3 June at the Japan-Norway Ocean Future Forum in Tokyo by Noel […]

  • Japan’s Oga–Katagami–Akita Offshore Wind Project Receives Certification

    22 July 2026
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The 315 MW Oga–Katagami–Akita offshore wind project in Japan has received a certificate of conformity from Bureau Veritas Japan, confirming that the design of its wind power generation facilities complies with Japanese technical standards and regulatory requirements. The offshore wind farm, set to be built off Akita Prefecture, is owned and developed by Oga Katagami […]

  • FLOWRA, Lloyd’s Register Sign Floating Wind Collaboration Agreement

    19 March 2026
    Floating Wind, Industry

    Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) and Lloyd’s Register have entered into a collaboration agreement to explore joint work on floating offshore wind development. Under the agreement, structured as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two parties will explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind, according to a […]

  • Tekmar Bags EUR 2+ Million in Contracts for Japanese Offshore Wind Project

    31 March 2026
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Supply Chain

    Tekmar Group has been awarded two contracts with a combined value of GBP 2 million (around EUR 2.3 million) for an offshore wind project in Japan, the UK-headquartered company said in an investor update on 31 March, leaving the project and the client unnamed. The main contract involves the supply of Tekmar’s 10th-generation cable protection systems […]

  • Cadeler’s Nexra Awarded Offshore Wind O&M Contract in Japan

    20 March 2026
    Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Supply Chain, Vessels

    Cadeler’s offshore wind service platform Nexra has secured a firm operations and maintenance (O&M) contract in Japan, with the work scheduled to begin this spring, Cadeler revealed on 20 March, leaving the client and the contract undisclosed. The campaign, expected to run for approximately one to two months, will be carried out by the wind […]

  • Cadeler Bags New Offshore Wind O&M Contract in Taiwan

    23 March 2026
    Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Supply Chain, Vessels

    Cadeler’s dedicated service platform, Nexra, has been awarded a new contract for an operations and maintenance (O&M) campaign in Taiwan. The scope covers two offshore wind farms in Taiwan and will be executed using Cadeler’s new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Maker, with the campaign set to be executed during 2026 and expected to […]

  • VARD Delivers Japan-Bound Hybrid Construction and Cable Laying Vessel

    29 June 2026
    Cables, Floating Wind, Grid Connection, Outlook & Strategy, Vessels

    Norwegian ship designer and shipbuilder VARD has delivered a 151-metre-long hybrid construction and cable laying vessel (CLV) to Japanese Toyo Construction, destined for Japan’s offshore wind market. The vessel, named Discovery, was delivered on 26 June from Vard Langsten in Norway, where it was outfitted and commissioned, while the hull was built at Vard Shipyards Romania […]

  • Experimental Floating Axis Wind Turbine Installed Offshore Japan

    15 July 2026

    The Floating Axis Wind Turbine (FAWT) consortium of six Japanese companies has installed an experimental low-cost next-generation floating wind turbine in the bay of Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The concept aims to make a fully domestic supply chain of offshore wind possible. The demonstration has started as of July 2026 and will be carried […]

  • Siemens Gamesa Books Two CSOVs from Marco Polo Marine for Taiwan Offshore Wind Work

    22 July 2026
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Vessels

    Marco Polo Marine’s offshore wind subsidiary, PKR Offshore (PKRO), has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the charter of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) to support offshore wind projects in Taiwan. The agreement will initially run for two years from 2029, with an option to start in 2028 and provisions […]

  • Offshore Wind Ambitions Now Span Every Continent as First African Country Joins Global Alliance

    17 June 2026
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Industry, Planning & Permitting

    Kenya has become the first African country to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), marking a milestone for the global expansion of offshore wind. Announced at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on 17 June, Kenya’s accession to GOWA positions Africa alongside Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Australia in pursuing offshore […]

  • Japan’s First Commercial Floating Wind Farm Enters Operation

    5 January 2026
    Floating Wind, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The Goto floating wind farm, Japan’s first commercial floating offshore wind farm, entered full operation on 5 January 2026, according to the consortium behind the project consisting of Toda Corporation, ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation, Osaka Gas, INPEX Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEPCO), and Chubu Electric Power. The 16.8 MW wind farm comprises eight Hitachi […]

  • Japan’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Enters Commercial Operation

    4 March 2026
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The 220 MW Kitakyushu Hibikinada, Japan’s largest offshore wind farm, commenced commercial operation on 2 March. Located in the Hibikinada Sea, off the coast of Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the offshore wind farm comprises 25 Vestas V174-9.6 MW turbines, the last of which was installed in autumn 2025. The project was built by a consortium […]

  • Japan’s FLOWRA, Bureau Veritas Sign Floating Wind MoU

    1 April 2026
    Floating Wind, Industry

    Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of floating offshore wind technologies. The two parties say that under the agreement, they will explore opportunities to support the safe, reliable and scalable deployment of floating offshore […]

  • Floating Offshore Wind’s International Growth and Progressive Maturity – And Obvious Need for Constructive Exchanges Between Global Experts

    10 March 2026
    Business & Finance, Floating Wind, Industry

    The following article is a contribution by Bruno Geschier, the Chairman of WFO’s Floating Offshore Wind Committee and the Chairman of FOWT’s Scientific and Technical Committee. Floating offshore wind stands at a pivotal juncture in its evolution. In just over a decade, it has progressed from an intriguing engineering concept to a strategic pillar of […]

  • Ta San Shang Marine Takes Delivery of Damen-Built CSOV

    8 May 2026
    Vessels

    Ta San Shang Marine (TSSM), a joint venture between Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Taiwan’s Ta Tong Marine, has taken delivery of a construction service operation vessel (CSOV) designed and built by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The 90-metre vessel, named TSS Cruiser, was built in Vietnam under a contract TSSM and Damen signed in 2023 and […]

  • NYK Names Its First Japan-Built Crew Transfer Vessel for Offshore Wind

    15 December 2025
    Vessels

    Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has named and launched a new crew transfer vessel (CTV) aimed at supporting offshore wind power projects in the country. The vessel, Alfonsino Arrow, was named at a ceremony held on 12 December at Kosaba Shipbuilding in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, NYK said. The vessel is NYK’s first crew […]

  • “K” Line Takes Full Control of Offshore Wind Unit KWS

    10 April 2026
    Business & Finance, Business development, Vessels

    Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line) has acquired full ownership of “K” Line Wind Service (KWS), taking over all shares previously held by its wholly owned subsidiary Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha. The transaction, completed on 31 March 2026, converts KWS from a joint venture into a wholly owned subsidiary of “K” Line. KWS […]

  • ClassNK Grants Approval for High-Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cable for Floating Wind Mooring

    1 April 2026
    Cables, Floating Wind, Foundations, Technology

    ClassNK has issued Approval of Manufacturing Procedure (AMP) and Type Approval certificates for a high-corrosion-resistant semi-parallel wire cable (SPWC) developed by Japanese company KOBELCO Wire. According to ClassNK, the certification confirms the product meets the requirements set out in its guidelines, marking the first time the society has approved a high-corrosion-resistant SPWC. The newly approved […]

  • Sumitomo Corporation Exits Three Belgian Offshore Wind Projects

    6 July 2026
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Wind Farm Update

    Sumitomo Corporation has decided to divest its equity stakes in three Belgian offshore wind projects as part of its portfolio rotation strategy, with two of the transactions already completed and the third progressing toward regulatory approval. The Japanese group has completed the sale of its stakes in the 165 MW Nobelwind and 219 MW Northwester […]

  • ClassNK Approves, Tohoku Electric Power, BW Ideol Floating Wind Turbine System

    19 November 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Floating Wind, Research & Development, Technology

    Tohoku Electric Power and BW Ideol have obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from Japan’s Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for the design of a floating offshore wind turbine system. The system, based on BW Ideol’s patented Damping Pool technology, features a concrete barge-type floating foundation designed to accommodate a 15 MW-class wind turbine. Tohoku Electric Power […]

  • Japanese Designs of Cable Jointing and Burial Vessels Get Green Light

    24 December 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Cables, Grid Connection, Outlook & Strategy, Vessels

    Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received approval in principle (AiP) from compatriot classification society ClassNK for the basic design of specialized vessels for subsea power cable jointing and burial. MOL is working with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Furukawa Electric, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) to develop what it says are fundamental […]

  • Mingyang, BuhaWind Collarabote on 2 GW Offshore Wind Plans in Philippines

    10 November 2025
    Business & Finance, Collaboration, Floating Wind, Outlook & Strategy, R&D, Supply Chain, Technology, Wind Turbines

    China’s Mingyang Smart Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BuhaWind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation (BENLC) for a joint feasibility study on BENLC’s planned 2 GW offshore wind project in the Philippines. Under the MoU, the two companies will jointly explore the suitability of Mingyang’s offshore wind turbine models and technologies for marine […]

  • Rock Solid Challenges: How Jack-Ups Are Adapting to Tougher Seabeds

    21 November 2025
    Innovation, Technology, Vessels

    As offshore wind expands into new frontiers, jack-up vessels face increasingly difficult working environments. Beyond the sandy soils of the North Sea, projects are now being built on dense tills, coral limestone, and even exposed bedrock. These hard seabeds are testing the limits of conventional jack-up design and installation practices — and calling for new […]