19
June
2024
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06:47
Europe/Amsterdam

The pros and cons of going boat landing-less

 

 

The current offshore wind market is challenged by ambitious targets and capacity goals from the EU, among others. Consequently, the entire supply chain is under pressure, and therefore, technology is being sought to alleviate this pressure. One proposed solution is to simplify and standardize the wind farm concept as a whole, including offshore wind turbines and foundations.

 

One such potential simplification is the elimination of the boat landing, which streamlines the production and installation of TP-less monopile foundations in particular, thereby reducing costs. To initiate dialogue on this topic and explore the pros and cons of such a proposal, Sif initiated this white paper. For its implementation, ROER Renewables was commissioned to conduct an independent study, including interviews with 16 relevant parties in the offshore wind industry.

The consensus after these discussions is that eliminating the boat landing can offer a clear cost advantage and that safety is also improved if available alternative access systems are used. The expectation is that eliminating the boat landing is a development that will become more common in the future.

The whitepaper including all details can be found below.