Wind farm vessels have unique classification considerations
I’ve been at RenewableUK Offshore Wind, and have not been able to blog until now because of how busy our stand has been! People are always interested in our long history in shipping and the services we...
View ArticleVideo: What is different about vessels in the offshore wind industry?
Within the industry there is much debate on this topic. It is our view that these vessels can be covered by existing codes and standards, if you know where to look. Starting this week I will be...
View ArticleHow do you streamline the approval process for an installation vessel?
I was asked this question at the Offshore Vessels & Access forum earlier this month and thought I’d share the answer with you. It is important for the designer / builder for these vessels to get...
View ArticleDesign vs. requirements: finding the right approach for offshore wind turbine...
For any vessel design, finding the boundaries between the relevant statutory codes and conventions and classification rules which must be adhered to and a design that meets your requirements can be a...
View ArticleIs it possible to simultaneously reduce cost and downtime?
For many industries cost is a vital factor, particularly offshore wind developments. It is not just the initial cost of the offshore wind farm design and build that needs to be reduced, operation and...
View ArticleHelping you mitigate any potential classification risks
Offshore wind projects have tended to run late and over-budget, but the industry is forecast to grow at pace. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) estimates that Europe’s offshore wind potential is...
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