The global offshore wind energy industry is witnessing accelerated growth, marked by the execution of numerous large-scale offshore wind farm projects.

As the industry ventures into larger scale projects and deeper waters with floating wind turbines, the role of ports becomes increasingly pivotal in facilitating the efficient and safe handling of transport and assembly vessels, and provision of space for the storage and assembly of wind turbine components.

Portwise has a modelling library that incorporates offshore wind terminals; VentuSim. VentuSim provides comprehensive support for the burgeoning demand for ports to accommodate offshore wind energy project developments.

Questions around the capacity (both yard size and quay length) of wind marshalling terminals, maximum component inventory, optimisation potential, potential bottlenecks, and effective port selection for wind farm projects underscore the critical need for refined modelling and analysis.

Given the often uncertain and multifaceted parameters pertinent to assessing a terminal's capabilities, the combined expertise of Portwise and SkyRock Advisors in port and terminal development projects equips offshore wind port developers, terminal operators, and port authorities to make informed decisions using this robust decision-making tool.