DredgeWire29 Jul 2026Market
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Availability constraints for large anchor handling tug supply vessels and multipurpose support vessels could emerge as early as 2029, according to a report from ABS and Intelatus Global Partners. The study projects rising demand for towing, mooring installation, hook‑up and cable operations as floating wind projects advance in Europe and Asia‑Pacific, and it calls for assessment of whether existing offshore vessels can be adapted or whether upgraded or purpose‑built tonnage will be needed.
Context
It comes days after Taiwan outlined a floating wind promotion plan with auctions starting in 2026, providing a concrete demand signal in one of the report’s identified regions.
