Zicon jack-up rig addition makes for the biggest fleet in European offshore wind

Denmark's Ziton has added another jack-up vessel, Wind Discovery, to the fleet, which has now been registered in the Danish International Register of Shipping.

The Ziton fleet now includes six O&M-dedicated jack-ups making it the largest operational fleet of jack-up vessels in the European offshore wind industry.

"Our expanded fleet of jack-ups makes us able to provide major component replacement services to all segments of the offshore wind industry," said Ziton.

"With the offshore wind industry rapidly advancing, the need for reliable, large-scale maintenance and component replacement solutions has become more critical."

The vessel’s capabilities are suited to the segment of larger turbines, said the company. Wind Discovery, which was built in 2011, has recently been working in the transport and installation of new offshore wind farms.

Before bringing her into the O&M market for major component replacements, she will be upgraded before serving under a time charter agreement for a "large customer", set to commence in Q2 2025.