Ta San Shang Marine Co Ltd (大三商航運), a joint venture between Taiwan’s Ta Tong Marine Group (大統海運) and Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, is to build the first service operation vessel registered in Taiwan for offshore wind farms, wind developer Orsted Taiwan Ltd (沃旭能源) said yesterday.
Orsted, which is developing four sites off the coast of Changhua County, said that it has signed a 15-year contract with Ta San Shang Marine, chartering the shipping company to construct the first bespoke service operation vessel in the nation for the operation and maintenance of Orsted’s upcoming wind farms.
However, Orsted did not disclose the amount of the contract, nor the manufacturing site for the vessel, which is scheduled to be completed in early 2022.
The Port of Taichung, where Orsted’s future operations and maintenance facilities are to be based, would serve as the vessel’s home base due to its proximity to construction sites and water depths that are suited to accommodate deep-draft vessels, the company said.
The vessel, whose operations would help ensure the reliability and availability of wind turbines, is to provide a high standard of comfort and safety for its crew and offshore technicians, Orsted head of Asia-Pacific operations Andreas Munk-Janson said in a statement.
The vessel, which is to refuel once per month, would be able to accommodate up to 60 personnel, Orsted said, adding that it would feature cabins, a recreational lounge, fitness facilities and a variety of food options.
The vessel would be able to undertake fossil fuel-free operations, as a battery-hybrid setup has been integrated into its design, it said.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, yesterday said its materials management head, Vanessa Lee (李文如), had tendered her resignation for personal reasons. The personnel adjustment takes effect tomorrow, TSMC said in a statement. The latest development came one month after Lee reportedly took leave from the middle of last month. Cliff Hou (侯永清), senior vice president and deputy cochief operating officer, is to concurrently take on the role of head of the materials management division, which has been under his supervision, TSMC said. Lee, who joined TSMC in 2022, was appointed senior director of materials management and
Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) on Thursday met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, days before a planned trip to China by the head of the world’s most valuable chipmaker, people familiar with the matter said. Details of what the two men discussed were not immediately available, and the people familiar with the meeting declined to elaborate on the agenda. Spokespeople for the White House had no immediate comment. Nvidia declined to comment. Nvidia’s CEO has been vocal about the need for US companies to access the world’s largest semiconductor market and is a frequent visitor to China.
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Hypermarket chain Carrefour Taiwan and upscale supermarket chain Mia C’bon on Saturday announced the suspension of their partnership with Jkopay Co (街口支付), one of Taiwan’s largest digital payment providers, amid a lawsuit involving its parent company. Carrefour and Mia C’bon said they would notify customers once Jkopay services are reinstated. The two retailers joined an array of other firms in suspending their partnerships with Jkopay. On Friday night, popular beverage chain TP Tea (茶湯會) also suspended its use of the platform, urging customers to opt for alternative payment methods. Another drinks brand, Guiji (龜記), on Friday said that it is up to individual
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