OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (O&M)
Our many years of experience in maintaining offshore oil & gas assets allows us to create O & M strategies for you that include supply chain management and logistics optimisation, detailed performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Offshore wind is a new industry in South Korea, ER-Marine provide global offshore expertise and experience tailored to the South Korean market.
What do we offer in O&M?
Expert O&M input
Providing local expert advice and support in developing winning O&M strategies for Korean auction processes.
Developing working packages for the Balance of Plant (floaters, offshore substations, inter-array and export cables) and the WTG O&M scope.
Advising on identifying the most suitable O&M concept(s) as per local site and Korean conditions.
Developing working packages relevant to technical preparation, and management of the O&M scope, tendering processes and the review of technical evaluation.
Taking a project role in the O&M packages with responsibility over interfaces, risk and change management supporting your local project team.
MCR - Challenges and Strategies in South Korea
Port Infrastructure Limitations: South Korea's port infrastructure is advanced, but it lacks the specialised facilities needed for tow-to-port MCR operations of floating offshore wind turbines. These limits highlight the need for new, innovative MCR solutions that can reduce dependency on port-based repairs.
Crew and Vessel Competence: The specialised nature of offshore wind MCR operations requires personnel with expertise in dynamic positioning, heavy lifting, and working in a harsh offshore environment. ER-Marine is helping to close the competency gap by deploying a competent crew capable of performing offshore wind maintenance activities, particularly with offshore MCR operations.
Inventive Solutions for Offshore MCR: Recognising the limitations of tow-to-port scenarios due to port infrastructure restrictions, ER-Marine recommends a strong emphasis on offshore MCR capability. This strategy is consistent with the development of cutting-edge technology and operational tactics that allow for effective, safe, and fast repairs directly at sea, considerably lowering downtime and increasing project viability.
International Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: ER-Marine's connection to European offshore wind leaders enables the transfer of critical technology and best practices to South Korea. These relationships allow ER-Marine to create cutting-edge MCR solutions that are fit for the local context, ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of offshore wind operations.
Policy and Regulatory Support: ER-Marine actively participates in policy discussions, suggesting frameworks that foster innovation in offshore wind operations and maintenance. By influencing regulations that promote technical improvement and infrastructural development, ER-Marine helps to shape a favourable environment for offshore wind expansion in South Korea. Always with a Safety First attitude.
Major Component Replacement
As South Korea significantly grows into the floating offshore wind sector, addressing the challenges of operation and maintenance (O&M), particularly “major component replacement”(MCR), is critical to the industry's success.
The complexity of MCR operations, particularly those featuring tow-to-port scenarios and offshore repairs, necessitates new methods and specialised knowledge.
ER-Marine, with its strong roots in offshore excellence and offshore operations, is well-positioned to lead the evolution of MCR strategy in South Korea
Future Zero - Emission O&M Operations
ER-Marine is a strong believer that offshore wind energy will allow us to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia in the not so distant future. Once we have sufficient renewable electricity available than zero- emission O&M operations could become reality.
