DeepOcean and TFKable Group are planning to create a new joint venture (JV) to deliver comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) solutions for inter-array cable systems within offshore wind farms. This collaboration will leverage a specialized cable-laying vessel, the *Havfarmen*, to execute these projects. The JV aims to combine DeepOcean's subsea expertise with TFKable's cable manufacturing capabilities to provide a streamlined service offering.
This partnership is designed to address the growing demand for efficient and reliable subsea cable installation in the rapidly expanding offshore wind market. By integrating the entire process from design to installation, the JV seeks to optimize project timelines and reduce complexities for developers.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this development signifies a consolidation of services in the specialized offshore wind sector. While direct impact on general freight rates is minimal, it highlights the increasing need for project cargo logistics, heavy-lift vessel charters, and coordinated multimodal transport for large-scale offshore components. Forwarders involved in the renewable energy supply chain should note this integrated approach, as it may lead to more streamlined procurement processes for subsea infrastructure, potentially affecting the demand for individual component transport services.
The *Havfarmen* vessel is expected to be operational for the JV by the second quarter of 2027, indicating that the new entity will begin taking on projects shortly thereafter.
