Webinar
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Vessel Scarcity & Schedule Risk: What 2026's Fleet Math Means for Your Project Timeline
Wojtek Nodzynski
Enterprise Account Director
The fleet hasn't kept pace with the project pipeline. Wojtek walks through what that means for vessel availability, schedule risk, and how you sequence, budget, and de-risk your project timeline.
The offshore wind installation fleet hasn't kept pace with the project pipeline, and vessel availability is often a bottleneck: a key area of concern whenever project timelines slip. Day rates for vessels in highest demand have already reached $525,000/day.
At the same time, the workforce gap is widening. GWEC's Global Wind Workforce Outlook puts technician demand at roughly 475,000 in 2025, rising to 628,000 by 2030, a roughly 50% increase, with the sector needing around 1 million FTE workers across construction/installation and O&M combined over the same period.
These aren't market-commentary numbers. They're planning inputs, and getting them wrong on a live project has a quantifiable cost.
What to gain from the webinar
Webinar highlights
Introduction to vessel scarcity and its impacts on offshore wind projects.
Common challenges faced by the industry, including transportation delays and marshaling yard capacity.
Advanced simulation techniques using Shoreline's proprietary tool for effective risk management.
Real-world case studies showcasing construction project scenarios and O&M strategies.
Insights into how vessel-related risks can affect project timelines and costs.
Practical solutions for optimizing vessel usage and improving operational efficiency.
Strategies for scenario-based planning to forecast delays and resource needs.