Safeway Strengthens Commitment to Asia Pacific Vessel Market

Van Aalst Group is strengthening its local presence in Asia and has appointed Vanessa Low as Commercial Manager for its Safeway motion-compensated offshore access systems. Based in Singapore, Low brings more than a decade of experience across offshore wind, renewables and oil and gas, joining from MMA Offshore. She will support customers throughout Asia, strengthening the company's regional sales and support activities as it builds on its growing presence in offshore wind and oil and gas.

 

Details of the Appointment

 

Van Aalst Group has made a key hire. It appointed Vanessa Low as Commercial Manager. She will cover its Safeway access systems. These are motion-compensated offshore access systems. The move strengthens its Asian presence.

The appointee brings relevant experience. She joins from MMA Offshore. She has over a decade of experience. This spans offshore wind and renewables. Offshore oil and gas is also covered.

 

The Role and Focus

 

The role centres on regional support. Low will support customers across Asia. She will also work with partners there. This strengthens regional sales activities. Support activities are also part of the role.

The appointment reflects a clear priority. Safe offshore access is central to her focus. She emphasised the importance of safe access. Every crew member deserves to return home safely. This safety focus underpins her approach.

 

The Safeway System

 

The Safeway gangway offers distinct advantages. It has a roll compensation system. A hover mode enables zero-impact landings. It also offers high workability. This increases uptime for operators.

The system performs in demanding conditions. It can operate in significant wave heights. These range up to 3.5 to 4.5 metres. This workability is a key selling point. It allows operations in challenging seas.

 

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Additional System Features

 

The system offers practical operational benefits. It enables plug-and-play mobilisation. This works on newbuild or retrofit vessels. A single operator can run it. This reduces crew costs for operators.

The system has strong lifting capabilities. It has a 10-metre vertical stroke. This ensures level landings at different heights. It offers 3D hoisting capacity. It can lift significant loads offshore and in port.

 

The Regional Presence

 

The company has a growing regional footprint. Its systems are used in Taiwan's offshore wind sector. It has five systems in Taiwan alone. Four of these are currently on contract. This demonstrates strong regional uptake.

The company works with major operators. These include Boskalis and DEME. Jan De Nul is also a client. Seaway 7 and Shell feature too. This track record supports its regional growth.

 

Expansion Plans

 

The company is pursuing further growth. It is building on its Taiwan position. It is exploring nearby markets too. These include South Korea and Japan. Both offer offshore wind opportunities.

The company also sees oil and gas potential. It has experience in Brunei and West Africa. It views decommissioning as a hot market. The gangway's hover mode could suit this. This positions the company across multiple sectors.