Shimizu and Muroran City Sign Agreement Providing Muroran Port as Home Port for Shimizu’s World-Class Windfarm Installation Vessel

Muroran City (Mayor Takeshi Aoyama) and Shimizu Corporation (President: Kazuyuki Inoue) have signed an agreement designating Muroran Port as the home port of Shimizu’s vessel for offshore wind construction. This vessel is self-propelled and a self-elevating platform to carry and install offshore wind foundations and turbine components.

Outline of Agreement

1. Muroran will become the home port of the vessel on April 1, 2023.
2. Shimizu will contribute to the local economy over the long term by procuring parts and materials.
3. The agreement lasts for five years, but it can be extended with concent of the parties.