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Stillstrom, part of A.P. Moller – Maersk and based in Denmark, has established a dedicated entity in Aberdeen, Scotland, with plans to roll out its offshore vessel charging solution commercially in the UK.
The solution is transitioning from development to commercial deployment, and, according to a press release issued by Stillstrom on 16 March, the company is targeting one of the world’s most active offshore wind markets for the commercial rollout.
Stillstrom has been developing offshore charging solutions for service operations vessels (SOVs) since 2019, with testing and collaboration carried out with shipowners and developers in Aberdeen. SOVs are amongst the most energy-intensive ships operating at offshore wind farms, according to Stillstrom.
The company says that this has now translated into tangible momentum, with significant discussions underway with major wind farms, as well as partnership and compatibility agreements signed with leading SOV owners and operators.
“Our offshore charging solutions are now ready for operational deployment. With a focused UK entity, it allows us to strengthen opportunities for our Aberdeen team to work closely with operators, developers and regulators as the offshore wind market expands, ensuring our systems integrate seamlessly into real-world operations” , said Kristian Borum Jørgensen , CEO at Stillstrom.
As part of the expansion, Stillstrom has appointed Graeme Wood, who has been involved in the development of the company’s charging systems over the past four years, as its UK Managing Director to lead the rollout.
“The UK is leading the way in offshore wind and maritime decarbonisation. Having a permanent presence in Aberdeen allows us to build on the momentum we’ve generated in the North Sea, working directly with operators to deliver a commercially viable offshore charging solution that keeps vessels on station longer without relying on fossil fuels. Stillstrom’s approach has always been to design a system that fits how offshore wind actually operates, and we are now ready to support the industry at scale”, said Graeme Wood , UK Managing Director at Stillstrom.