Calling for entries from companies and consortia interested in undertaking a study for the OWA Logistics and O&M Technical Working Group (TWG-L) that will investigate the feasibility of electromagnetic bow fenders for use on crew transfer vessels (CTVs) operating within the offshore wind industry.

The main objectives of this work are to:

• Outline the current uses of electromagnets within the maritime industry. 
• Define the electromagnetic power required to safely secure a CTV to a boat landing.
• Establish if the use of electromagnets in this application is feasible for the use with CTV bow fenders to allow for personnel transfer. 

The expected benefits of this work are that it will help to support the industry’s understanding on the feasibility of developing electromagnetic fenders for CTVs.

The deadline for clarification questions is 14 July 17:00 BST.

The closing date to receive tender submissions has been extended to 11 September 12:00 BST.

All clarification questions and tender submissions should be sent electronically, by their respective deadlines to arturo.andersen@carbontrust.com with alistair.morris@carbontrust.com, in copy.