Germany: Accident in Emden during Transportation of Tripods

An accident occurred in Emden’s Great Sea Lock in the early evening of June 17, when a composite of two Dutch tugboats and a pontoon collided with a dolphin structure, the Waterway Police of Wilhelmshaven (Wasserschutzpolizei Wilhelmshaven) reported.

German Students Develop Transport Concept for Wind Farm Maintenance

Students of the Department of Maritime Transport from the Jade University of Applied Sciences have developed a transport concept for maintenance of wind farms in the German Bight.

UK: GL Releases Landmark Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance Guide

GL Garrad Hassan has produced a new paper detailing the offshore wind operations and maintenance sector. “A Guide to Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance”, which was jointly funded by The Crown Estate and Scottish Enterprise, gives a clear account of the relevant concepts, trends and players in this rapidly developing sector.

Crown Estate Publishes Report on Operational UK Offshore Wind Farms

The Crown Estate has published its first report on all UK offshore wind farms which are operational or nearing construction.

Germany: 40th Tripod Foundation Installed at Global Tech I

The 40th tripod foundation was installed at the Global Tech I wind farm in the North Sea yesterday, thus marking the completion of the first installation stage, achieved after 14 trips to the construction site.