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Onken Offshore Builds Its Skilled Workforce for Growth | In Conversation

Written by Negin Hashemi | Sep 30, 2026, 2:21:51 PM


When an offshore project needs skilled people next week, preparation has to start long before the call.

At WindEnergy Hamburg, PES Wind spoke with Sebastian Onken and Dragana Tomic about how Onken Offshore Contractors GmbH combines technical expertise with the people needed to deliver demanding projects.

From a one-person business in 2014, the company has grown to a team of 58, including 40 trained HV jointers, supported by in-house engineering, quality and HSE teams.

With a busy 2027 ahead, the conversation explores rapid mobilisation, reliable project delivery and why choosing the right people means looking beyond certifications to attitude. Watch the interview to hear how Onken Offshore is building its capabilities and preparing its workforce for the opportunities ahead.