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The Offshore Ownership Advantage

  • Nils-Hendrik Höcker
  • Nov 17
  • 4 min read

In today’s global offshore wind, marine-construction and subsea markets, equipment-leasing remains a default model. Yet this model carries hidden costs: recurring mobilisations, uncertain maintenance, asset downtime and erosion of value.

With the BEKA Winch purchase-option model, Weyres Offshore offers a new path: asset ownership of a purpose-built offshore winch system, paired with tailored service support. Ownership gives control, predictable lifecycle cost and long-term value.

This whitepaper explains how and why ownership delivers an advantage: the business case, technical design, service model and deployment consideration - all built around BEKA Winch.


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1. Market Context & Challenge


1.1 Leasing vs Ownership in Offshore


  • Many operators rely on leased equipment for offshore operations; this reduces upfront capex but increases OPEX and risk of downtime.

  • Each mobilisation/demobilisation, each rental day adds cost

  • When offshore conditions are challenging, asset readiness, rapid deployment and operational reliability become critical.

  • Ownership of key assets is rarely offere. Yet when multiple projects are planned, ownership becomes financially and operationally superior.


1.2 Why the Offshore Winch Matters


  • For hoses, subsea cables, and marine installations, winch systems are instrumental.

  • A winch that is not yours and or difficult to mobilise can delay the project, escalate costs, or compromise safety.

  • The BEKA Winch is engineered specifically for offshore demands: container-ised (ISO 1496-1) and high hose capacity (up to 1,040 m)


2. The BEKA Winch Ownership Model


2.1 What the Model Offers


  • One-time purchase: The unit becomes your asset. 

  • Optional service and support from Weyres: storage, maintenance, spare parts, demobilisation. 

  • Operators decide mobilisation, deployment and demobilisation themselves, leading to greater flexibility and lower repeated rental costs. 


2.2 Technical Specifications that Support Ownership


  • Container size (20-ft high cube, ISO 1496-1) for global transport and rapid mobilisation. 

  • Hose capacity of ~1,040 m

  • Designed for multiple hoses deployed simultaneously

  • Built for offshore environments


2.3 Financial Advantages


  • Ownership turns repeated rental payments into capital investment.

  • After one or two projects, the capital cost can be amortised, and each subsequent deployment lowers average project cost. 

  • Operators gain control over maintenance scheduling and usage, reducing costly downtime or surprise expenses.

  • If you expect multiple offshore projects, ownership yields stronger ROI versus renting.


„Our BEKA winches have proven themselves in demanding offshore operations. The sale to Boskalis shows that our technical expertise is also in demand in new business models. This is how we respond to market developments and strategically position ourselves for 2026 and beyond.

Bernhard Weyres, Founder Weyres Offshore



3. Service & Lifecycle Support


Owning the BEKA Winch doesn’t mean you’re alone. Weyres Offshore offers full support:


  • Storage and maintenance between projects (reducing wear, corrosion, logistics burden). 

  • Spare parts container, hose replacement, training for in-house team or optional on-site operator. 

  • Modular mobilisation/demobilisation services on a per-project basis. 

  • Monitoring of hoses (designed for ~80 deployments before replacement) and proactive lifecycle planning. 


This service infrastructure protects your ownership investment, ensuring the unit remains ready for deployment and retains value across its operational life.


4. Deployment Considerations


4.1 Assessing Your Operational Scope


  • How many offshore projects (e.g.UXO, wind farm, dredging) do you plan in the next 3-5 years?

  • What are the costs, especially rental rates, logistic‐overhead under current models?

  • Would ownership reduce total cost of operations (TCO) when compared to repeated leasing?


4.2 Integrating BEKA Winch into Your Fleet


  • Confirm vessel compatibility: the BEKA unit mounts in standard containerised format for rapid installation. 

  • Plan for storage, transport and maintenance between deployments (or utilise Weyres’ facility).

  • Define service levels: in-house operation vs Weyres-managed mobilisation.

  • Model cost with scenarios: ownership vs rental across X projects, factoring OPEX savings, downtime reduction, residual asset value.


4.3 Risk & Value Management


  • As the owner, you control maintenance scheduling, spare parts, deployment time educing risk of downtime.

  • Asset ownership creates residual value as the unit remains part of your balance sheet, not simply an expense.

  • Improve operational predictability: fewer surprise rental cost escalations, flexibility in deployment timing.


5. Case Scenario (Hypothetical)


Example: An offshore wind-contractor plans 4 major campaigns over 5 years.


  • Rental model: high daily rates, mobilisation & demobilisation for each campaign, limited control.

  • Ownership model with BEKA Winch: upfront purchase, delivered once; lifetime service plan from Weyres; after 2 campaigns the cost per campaign drops significantly.

  • Result: Lower average cost, improved scheduling, full asset control.


Note: Actual numbers depend on project


6. Why Now is the Time to Buy


  • Offshore wind markets are increasing globally, equipment demand is rising, rental supply may tighten.

  • Early ownership establishes competitive advantage: you have the equipment ready when others must charter or wait.

  • With increased focus on cost-control, sustainability and asset life cycles, owning equipment aligns with long-term strategic goals.

  • The BEKA Winch is ready today: proven design, offshore-tested, containerised for global deployment. 


„Increase your offering: By integrating Noise Mitigation Technology into your operational portfolio, you broaden the range of services you can deliver to developers and EPCs.“

 Bernhard Weyres, Founder Weyres Offshore


7. Next Steps


  1. Request a tailored purchase quote – Weyres Offshore will provide detailed breakdown of winch price + optional service contract. 

  2. Review your deployment plan – define where and when you anticipate usage, so Weyres can recommend accessories, spare hoses, storage options. 

  3. Discuss service & maintenance needs – decide whether you will operate in-house or utilise Weyres’ support services. 

  4. Model your cost scenarios – compare rental vs ownership across your projects to determine pay-back period and value creation.

  5. Secure your BEKA Winch – once the quote and plan are agreed, you take ownership and begin deploying your asset.


Conclusion


Owning key offshore equipment is no longer just a possibility — it can be a strategic advantage. The BEKA Winch and Weyres Offshore’s ownership-based model deliver control, lower lifecycle cost and value retention. For operators executing multiple offshore campaigns, this choice can redefine cost structures, readiness and competence.


Contact

Weyres Offshore (Bernhard Weyres GmbH)

+49 (0) 6550 814

 
 
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