Norwegian gamechanger for offshore wind?

Surface effect ships display some useful attributes for the offshore wind sector

The WaveCraft Offshore Service Vessel, manufactured by Umoe Mandal in Norway, is part of the next generation of offshore wind farm service vessels, and according to UK-based vessel operator Tidal Transit, it is considered an industry ‘game-changer'' by those who have been exposed to this surface effect vessel.

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