Wind, Exclusive Articles, Comment — 13 September, 2022
With the ever-increasing performances and size of wind turbines, together with a call for a reduction in set-up times, the demands on the load handling device during assembly are increasing. For safe gripping and lifting, additional technical development is required, something that SpanSet Axzion Gm...
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Wind, Exclusive Articles — 13 September, 2022
DHSS has 25 years' experience delivering high-quality vessel agency services, port logistics, 3PL warehousing, customs services and helicopter logistics to the offshore energy sector. So how is it developing to suit a changing and demanding marketplace? Dutch company DHSS is experiencing a surge in ...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
One of the key challenges facing any offshore wind operator, and one which has high significance for their success, is around the accessibility of assets. However, a new study by Trios Renewables, the University of Strathclyde and wave sensor specialists Miros has, for the first time, provided evide...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
With the foundations of wind turbines being below ground, they are often the most overlooked when it comes to maintenance. After all, a visual inspection is limited to the above ground parts of the foundation, or requires destructive testing. Data driven non-destructive testing mechanisms, already q...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
Located on England's east coast, Peel Ports Great Yarmouth is a one-stop-shop for handling pre-assembly, O&M and manufacturing opportunities, simultaneously, making it 'like no other UK port location', according to Port Director Richard Goffin. PES takes a look at why having such a highly experi...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
External wakes could reach further than the offshore wind industry previously predicted, bringing financial implications for wind farm developments. For offshore wind to live up to its full potential, developers and investors must have full visibility over the impact of wind farms on one another, or...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
In such a busy period for the industry, it's not just wind farms that are getting bigger to help meet demand. PES was keen to hear from Steve Evans, General Manager at Mainprize Offshore, about some of the challenges faced in terms of crew transfer vessels and how growing their fleet is just one par...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 09 June, 2022
The current geopolitical situation, as well as an impending need to curb carbon emissions, requires European countries to rethink their energy policies. The offshore wind industry can provide one of the solutions to the equation, but to do so mature port capacity in Europe must be increased. Conside...
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