Finnish automation and technology firm Valmet has signed a contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (CMHI) to provide integrated marine automation systems for a 1,600-ton wind turbine installation vessel.
The order was included in Valmet’s Q3 orders for 2022, though the value of the contract has not been disclosed. The project is expected to be delivered in December 2022.
“Valmet DNA has a very strong processing capability,” said Chen Wei, project engineer of the design department at CMHI.
“We are confident that it can meet the high-performance requirements of the new generation wind power installation vessel.”
“This is the first order of Valmet in China offshore market and China wind power market,” said Curry Qian, senior manager for EPS, automation systems, Valmet.
“We will continue utilising our technical and service expertise in the marine industry to help our customers strengthen their competitiveness.”
