UAE-based HEA Energy has acquired Jack-Up vessels Thor and Wind Lift 1 from Denmark-headquartered Semco Maritime.
“The acquisition, combined with a long-term charter agreement securing continued vessel availability for Semco Maritime, creates a powerful platform for major component exchange (MCE) and major component overhauling (MCO) services in the European offshore wind market,” Semco Maritime said in its release.
The new cooperation and partnership bring together Semco Maritime’s technical expertise in offshore wind services with HEA Energy’s maritime expertise through more than 40 years and access to a scalable marine operating platform.
The partnership will be supported by Semco Maritime’s dedicated overhauling facility in Emden, Germany, featuring a 450-ton gantry crane and direct access to the North Sea. The facility serves as a strategic hub for the refurbishment, overhaul and logistics of major wind turbine components, providing support for both existing and future offshore wind projects.
“The long-term partnership with HEA Energy will create lasting value by combining Semco Maritime’s broad expertise in major component exchanges and overhauling with HEA Energy’s vessel and maritime capabilities,” said Thomas Thomsen, senior vice president, renewables of Semco Maritime.
“The acquisition of Thor and Wind Lift 1 and long-term charter agreements marks the beginning of a long-term relationship with Semco Maritime,” added Jonas Munch Agerskov, chief executive officer Europe, HEA Energy.
