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Large pipes are quite an unusual sight at the port in Roenne and there is a solid reason for that. The Dutch company Van Oord has set up operations at the habour, preparing for the shipment of massive foundations for a new wind turbine project in the Baltic Sea. This exciting project will run well into 2025 and requires local workforce support and contributions from local suppliers. One of the first tasks is establishing sandbanks to support these impressive foundations. The port previously managed foundations for Arcadis Ost 1. "The current foundations are enormous steel structures, resembling over-sized straws. At nearly 100 meters in length and 10 meters in diameter, these structures are driven into the seabed to stabilize the tower, turbine, and blades that will be mounted on top,” says Jeppe la Cour, Commercial Director at Port of Roenne A/S. Once at Roenne, these elements are securely stored, minimizing the risk of delays when it’s time for transport. When they’re ready for deployment, each foundation is capped at both ends and transported to its final position on the water, where a specialized vessel manages the installation. Local businesses are set to benefit from this project, both through the creation of sandbanks and logistics support. Each foundation weighs up to 2,000 tons, requiring robust storage solutions at the harbor. “Local companies have the chance to contribute, as we’ll need resources like sand and stone sourced locally. Past projects have shown that involving local vendors is both viable and beneficial for all parties,” adds Jeppe, who also serves on the board of Offshore Center Bornholm - a network for offshore-linked businesses in the region.

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Fugro noted that there is an increased focus on #sustainability in tenders for the offshore market, and as such for clients, which, by embracing green #methanol as a fuel, are offered the opportunity to align their projects with environmental responsibility while maintaining operational efficiency. #subsea #offshoreenergy #offshorewind #netzero

Companies like Foss are making big moves in the wind industry on the upper East Coast. The infrastructure for vessels that support this industry is getting a much-needed overhaul, making it safer and more efficient for companies like Foss to do their job. As a Maritime MSP for Foss tugs, I can attest that these new facilities will make it easier for us to do our job also. #offshorewind, #MaritimeMSP, #vesselIT

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In April the offshore installation vessel Orion (DEME Group) completed the installation of 29 monopile foundations for the 15 MW turbines at Ocean Winds' Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland, despite challenging winter conditions. The project, which will produce 882 MW of energy, marks a significant milestone with advanced tools like the Quad Vibro Hammer and M90 bolting equipment. Heavy equipment used in offshore lifting operations requires delicate handling. Synthetic round slings, such as Enduro Softslings, are lightweight and significantly reduce the risk of damaging expensive tools and materials. Additionally, these slings require minimal deck space for storage and are easier for riggers to handle, which helps streamline operations where time is always a critical factor. Learn more about our heavy-duty HMPE softslings on our website https://lnkd.in/eNTX_-sF or let our product specialists advise you on technical questions and challenges. More information about the Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm project 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSV-geGn #offshorewind #moraywest #energytransition #heavylifting #liftingequipment Image source: https://lnkd.in/eBFBATzg

Another insightful thought piece from Philip Lewis of Intelatus Global Partners in the latest edition of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News sister publication Offshore Engineer Magazine on the fast-growing, every changing #FPSO sector. The short #story is here, a longer, free #whitepaper analysis can be found within. https://lnkd.in/erNeESbr #fpso #shipbuilding #shipsandshpping #offshore #offshoreenergy #floating

Another insightful thought piece from Philip Lewis of Intelatus Global Partners in the latest edition of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News sister publication Offshore Engineer Magazine on the fast-growing, every changing #FPSO sector. The short #story is here, a longer, free #whitepaper analysis can be found within. https://lnkd.in/erNeESbr #fpso #shipbuilding #shipsandshpping #offshore #offshoreenergy #floating