Operators respond to wind farm demand

The newbuilding WTIV on order for Van Oord BV at the shipyard of JJ Sietas Hamburg, due for delivery in 2012.

With details now emerging of around 20 firm orders and options for wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) worldwide, it is possible to gain a picture of how those involved are responding to the demand for this relatively new type of vessel.

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