UK Appoints Cammell Laird Shipyard to Assess Future Market for Offshore Wind Vessels

sector. The global offshore wind capacity is projected to exceed 850GW by 2050, necessitating a significant expansion in the production of Service Operation Vessels (SOVs). These vessels serve as mobile bases for efficient servicing and maintenance of offshore wind farms—an essential aspect of the sector's growth. ORE Catapult's analysis forecasts the deployment of hundreds of SOVs worldwide, unlocking a global market valued at nearly $45.3 billion through 2050. Lauren Hadnum, Clean Maritime Manager at ORE Catapult, emphasized the need for a collaborative industry-government strategy to bolster UK shipbuilding for this critical sector. Additionally, APCL Cammell Laird, one of the UK's leading shipbuilders, expressed commitment to constructing a robust business case for sustainable shipbuilding. "This project will fortify the UK’s position in the global offshore wind supply chain," said Linton Roberts, APCL Group CTO.