Top News of the Week June 23 - 29, 2014

Top News of the Week June 23 – 29, 2014

Top News of the Week June 23 - 29, 2014

Bard Offshore 1 Wind Farm Remains Out of Operation 

Bard Offshore 1, a 400 MW German offshore wind farm, will not be operational until further notice.

VIDEO: Aeolus at Eneco Luchterduinen Wind Farm (Animation) 

German-built vessel, Aeolus will be christened tomorrow in Rotterdam.

Samsung Keeps Offshore Wind Activities 

South Korean company Samsung Heavy Industries has denied recent reports that it is halting its offshore wind activities.

Van Oord’s First OW Installation Vessel in Operation 

Van Oord is holding a two-day event along the Rotterdam Wilhelminakade quay to mark the entry into service of Aeolus, its first transport and installation vessel for the construction of offshore wind farms.

VIDEO: Gangway in Action Onboard VOS Sweet 

Today, the wind turbine crew transfer is done by jamming the vessel bow against the windmill tower.