Advanced Electrical and Safety Systems to Support Offshore Wind Farms

(HOUSTON) ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Seatrium for its next-generation offshore substation (OSS) design, featuring 500-megawatt OSS modules.

“Offshore substations play a critical role in transferring power from the wind turbines via inter-array cables, transforming it into high voltage and exporting it through subsea cables back onshore. This AIP marks a significant milestone in offshore wind energy development and advances the industry’s commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions,” said Robert Langford, ABS Vice President, Global Renewables.

This is a new offshore substation approach that supports large-scale renewable energy generation while meeting rigorous international safety and performance standards,” said Michael Kei, ABS Vice President, Technology.

“This OSS-500A AIP with ABS affirms our technical expertise, compliance with rigorous class standards, and commitment to delivering green solutions - providing clients with confidence in the reliability and quality of our offerings,” said Aziz Merchant, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Technology & New Product Development, Seatrium Ltd.

With offshore capabilities and innovation spanning more than 70 years, ABS provides best-in-class offshore services, assessing new and evolving solutions to help safely manage assets for offshore operations. 

About  Seatrium 

It is noteworthy that Seatrium is a leading global offshore, marine, and energy engineering solutions provider, formed in 2023 from the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, creating a powerhouse in rig building, specialized shipbuilding, offshore renewables (like offshore wind), repairs, and upgrades, focused on maritime and new energy innovation with a global presence. 

On 27 April  2025 Sembcorp Marine officially changed its name to Seatrium with launches at the Sea Asia event and Singapore Exchange. Under the structure of the combination with Keppel O&M the merged company was initially known as Sembcorp Marine until its new name was chosen and then approved by shareholders.

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