Harren & Partner has taken over the technical management of a jack-up vessel owned by Ocean Breeze Energy.
The Bremen-based operation will become the technical manager of the 7,962-gt Wind Lift I (built 2010), starting in April.
Harren & Partner has already operated similar vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, where they worked on projects for the oil and gas industry.
With this move, the German company shows its intention to focus on renewable energies as well.
A spokesperson told TradeWinds: "After having been involved in the oil and gas sector for many years, Harren & Partner is now also focusing increasingly on renewable energies.
"Especially since many wind parks are located in the North Sea, so to say right on our doorstep."
Heiko Felderhoff, managing director of Harren & Partner, added: “This state-of-the-art vessel represents an important enhancement of our fleet.
“It extends our scope of action to provide our customers with comprehensive, yet customized solutions.”
The Lithuania-built Wind Lift I is mostly used in wind installation and maintenance projects.
As TradeWinds reported earlier this month, Harren & Partner is emerging as the front-runner to take over SAL Heavy Lift from K Line.
Although the company would not confirm any potential transaction, managing director Martin Harren has a clear view that any consolidation involving Harren, SAL and BBC/Briese would be an “attractive option”.
