Texas-based startup Bleutec Industries Offshore Wind Services continues to make progress to commercialize its new concept for the vessels to support t.
Bleutec Industries Offshore Wind Services LLC (Bleutec) has recently received approval for its Binary Marine Installation Solution (BMIS) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The design is specifically tailored for the U.S. offshore wind market and is compliant with the Jones Act. The BMIS platform is described as an alternative to more expensive wind turbine installation vessels, consisting of a Pile Installation Vessel (PIV), Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Light (WTIVL), and Service Operations Vessels (SOVs). The vessels will be capable of installing turbines up to 22 MW and monopiles up to 4500T with a 15m diameter at U.S. offshore.