Floating Wind Solutions

We are delighted to announce that Balmoral Comtec has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the floating offshore wind power sector with LS Cable & System, one of the biggest cable manufacturers worldwide, and LS Marine Solution, Korea’s leading marine solution provider to collaborate in the floating offshore wind sector. Through this MoU, the Korea-based companies aim to collaborate with Balmoral Comtec to establish a secure and optimised operational system for floating offshore wind cables. Additionally, LS Marine Solution will enhance installation efficiency and ensure stable maintenance, supporting the successful execution of the project. Bill Main, Managing Director of Balmoral Comtec comments: “This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) highlights our ongoing commitment to the floating wind sector. We are delighted to collaborate with LS Cable & Systems and LS Marine Solution on the Bandibuli project. Balmoral Comtec is uniquely positioned to support the offshore wind industry, drawing on our decades of experience. By leveraging our innovative products and expertise, we aim to help accelerate the industry's growth and meet its ambitious targets. This agreement follows LS Cable & System's recent MoU with Norway’s Equinor for cooperation on the 750 MW Bandibuli/Firefly floating offshore wind project in South Korea. 📝 Click here to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dQ3kedgd #floatingwind #bandibuliproject #offshorewind Gary Yeoman Fraser Milne Ian Milne 

John Posey Chadderdon July 2, 1965 - Feb. 2, 2025 From Board of Directors Quest Floating Wind Energy, LLC It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our long-time friend and business partner John Chadderdon. John had been ill for some time and over the last year saw himself confronted with increasingly serious health issues which he fought hard to overcome, and with tremendous family support over the past 3 years, he ultimately lost his courageous fight. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we wish them strength and prayers as they navigate this profound loss.   John was a visionary leader and an integral part of the offshore energy industry.  John co-founded Quest Offshore Resources some 25 years ago with life-long friend Paul Hillegeist. Over time they became market leaders in offshore deepwater development market intelligence, which they sold to Verisk Analytics (Wood Mackenzie) in 2016.  John’s entrepreneurial spirit also played a key role in founding and leading several other ventures including OPL USA, OTC Brasi, Q-Energy Partners, GulfQuest, Calash Americas and others. In 2017, John co-founded Quest Floating Wind Energy, LLC with partners Paul, Erik Rijkers and William Cooper, serving the company as Director. The company is a leading market intelligence voice in the floating wind energy sector, driving innovation and knowledge sharing through technical conferences such as Floating Wind Solutions and South America Offshore Wind. John had a love for travel and went on too many international trips to count with family, friends and colleagues. John also had many interests throughout his life, including current events, history, politics, sports (especially when his two sons were participating), comedy, trivia, music, karaoke, prospective business opportunities and cars. He loved entertaining friends and spending time with his family the most. John will be remembered not only for his business acumen, but also for his genuine commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues and partners alike.   John is survived by his loving wife, Shari Chadderdon; his son, Andrew Chadderdon; his son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Caroline Chadderdon; and his soon-to-be first grandchild, Jack Chadderdon, Jr. (“JJ”), who is due in February 2025. In addition, he left many loving friends and relatives from his large extended family, including his father-in-law and mother-in-law Dr. Mark Davis and Della Davis and members of the Parsons and Posey families. Shari and her children are especially grateful for all their love and support during John’s final days.    The family will be celebrating John with a Reception starting at 4 p.m. before a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at The Settegast-Kopf Company @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.  

Just after completing a very successful 5th edition of FWS '25 we reached 15,000 Followers on LinkedIn, an exceptional compliment for a highly focussed global Conference & Exhibition. Here's a big THANK YOU to our loyal Followers, Advisory Board, Sponsors, Delegates & Exhibitors.

The American Offshore Wind Academy is a proud sponsor of this year’s Floating Wind Solutions conference, organized by QFWE and Quest Offshore. FWS is the premier global Conference & Exhibition dedicated to Floating Wind in the USA. The mission of FWS is to showcase the many capabilities of the established Global Offshore Supply Chain and create a platform for bridging Supply and Demand while facilitating the development of this industry. The event’s primary goal is to accelerate the Energy Transition, by focusing on the industrialization and commercialization of Floating Wind Energy. Our very own Serene Hamsho will be moderating session V - Innovative Floating Concepts: (Design & Selection).

FWS ‘25 is setup and ready to launch at noon tomorrow! Excited to welcome our audience at the ULH Event Center! You can register onsite, and qualified Developers can attend for free by providing a business card.

What's possible for #OffshoreWind in 2025? Stop by our booth #400 at Floating Wind Solutions next week to find out! #ThinkOutsideTheBarge #RaisingTheBarTogether #Mooring #PortSolutions ⬇️ Throwback to our booth at last year's show

Join Oceaneering's Nicholas Rouge at Floating Wind Solutions next week in Houston! Nick will share insights on "Mooring System Inspection: Adapting Existing and Emerging FPSO UWILD Solutions for Floating Wind." Discover how Oceaneering is leveraging decades of expertise in offshore energy to support the growing floating wind industry. https://lnkd.in/eUryB2dT #FloatingWindSolutions #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreInnovation #Oceaneering

Looking forward to next week's Floating Wind Solutions in Houston. Neil Schulz and Cesar Del Vecchio, Innovation Director - Energies, will be on Lankhorst Offshore booth 203 to discuss the latest developments in offshore wind moorings. We're a global manufacturer of mooring systems and bring a global perspective to the design and supply of mooring lines to assist in the development of offshore wind energy. See you at FWS 2025! Lankhorst Offshore, WireCo, #windenergy #offshorewind #offshorewindenergy

🌊 As the industry scales up, project developers face multiple challenges across design, project finance, and supply chain readiness. Seth Price, P.E., Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Principle Power, will explore the importance of coupled system design in developing bankable floating wind solutions. Key insights: 💡 Utility-scale projects require flexibility to meet fatigue loading, ensure hydrodynamic performance during large storms, and optimize system weight and CAPEX. Close collaboration between floating foundation designers and WTG OEMs early in the process is essential to finding solutions that can meet these needs cost-efficiently. 🌀 To avoid costly delays and enhance financing confidence, projects should leverage bankable, proven solutions. With over 75 MW in operation in small commercial projects, and optimization across multiple FEED studies, WindFloat® technology has proven its performance at scale in real-world projects. 🌍 To ensure local market compatibility, address fabrication yard preferences and regional supply chain challenges, projects require flexible foundation designs - like those in the WindFloat® portfolio – that have been optimized with experience earned from projects in Europe, Asia, and U.S. markets. Join us here: Floating Wind Solutions by Quest Floating Wind Energy, LLC ULH Event Center, Houston, US January 17, 2024, 8:00 AM (CST) https://lnkd.in/d3wdG63 #PrinciplePower #WindFloat #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #FloatingWind

Will We See You This Week at Floating Wind Solutions conference? The EBDG team is excited to attend and we’re looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, exploring innovations, and discussing how we can support your floating wind energy projects. Let us know if you’ll be there, we’d love to connect! #EBDG #FloatingWindSolutions #SustainableEnergy #MarineInnovation