Case Study – Feedering Solution
Client
Van Oord
South Fork Wind
Scope of Services
Engineering
Project Management
Vessel Design
Construction Management
Assets Used
Barge 455-8 (retrofitted for wind transport
Ocean Sky Tug (Dynamic Positioning)
Aware Tugboat
Start/Completion
Oct. 2023 – Mar. 2024
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Challenges:
- Timely delivery and installation of turbines in offshore locations.
- Coordination of detailed maritime operations amidst dynamic environmental conditions.
- Upholding rigorous safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
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Results
- Completed the project within a 120-day timeframe, from the initial barge load to the final turbine delivery.
- Enabled an average turbine installation time of just 10 days.
- Successfully conducted 17 landings alongside the Aeolus installation vessel.
- Maintained an exemplary safety record with zero incidents reported throughout the project duration.