SEAONICS wins prestigious Award in London
VARD is proud to announce that our specialized subsidiary SEAONICS won the prestigious Offshore Renewables Award 2025 at the annual OSJ Conference, Awards & Exhibition in London for the Ocean Charger.
05. February 2025
The Offshore Renewables Award is given to a company, project, or product that has made a significant contribution to the development of the offshore renewables market. It acknowledges groundbreaking work and innovations that promote sustainable solutions and technologies in offshore renewable energy.
Successfully tested
Ocean Charger, tested on REM Power last year, is now ready for commercialization. This technology enables vessels to charge their batteries directly from the grid connected to offshore wind turbines, reducing the need for diesel and other fuels. This can lead to significant cost savings and a greener future for offshore operations.
"We are incredibly proud to receive this award. This recognition highlights our efforts to provide sustainable solutions and our impact on the international stage."
– Bjørnar Huse, Sales Manager at SEAONICS
Research and collaboration
Ocean Charger is the result of a research project led by Vard Design in collaboration with VARD Group’s specialized subsidiaries SEAONICS and Vard Electro, along with a consortium including Rem Offshore, Solstad Offshore, SINTEF Energi, SINTEF Ocean, DigiCat, Sustainable Energy, Equinor, Source Galileo Norge, Corvus Energy, Plug, Shoreline, Sustainable Energy, University of Bergen, Norce, and Maritime CleanTech through the Norwegian Government's support scheme, The Green Platform Initiative.
The OSJ Awards, held annually, celebrate excellence and innovation in the offshore support vessel industry. This year's event brought together industry leaders from around the world to recognize outstanding achievements in various categories, including Environmental, Safety, and Technology.
