A2SEA’s installation work began early in August at Westermost Rough, where 35 Siemens 6 MW turbines are being installed by SEA CHALLENGER. It’s the first commercial installation of these game-changing machines, which are a major step forward in reducing the cost of energy in offshore wind. Continue reading
Pre-assembly of turbine components in Esbjerg assisted a 25 percent decrease in installation time and a clean safety record for the Kårehamn wind farm project. But that was just the beginning. We asked MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to tell us more about its pre-assembly capabilities today – and its plans for tomorrow. Continue reading
Often, new technology doesn’t live up to expectations – and there have been plenty of expectations around second-generation vessels such as SEA INSTALLER. Has this much-awaited vessel delivered on its promises? Continue reading
By Jens Frederik Hansen, CEO, A2SEA
Are heavy investments in safety management just part of doing business in offshore wind – or are companies who prioritise such investments better positioned to succeed?
In many other industries, CEOs are often quoted saying that safety and health is key for their company’s success. But does the same apply to offshore wind construction companies? And is there a tangible competitive advantage for installation contractors who don’t just react to client safety demands but proactively think beyond? Continue reading
A bird’s eye view of SEA INSTALLER’S optimised and standardised deck layout, which provides a long list of cost reductions, work process efficiencies, and safety benefits.
By Glen Andresen
In the wind turbine construction business, few things are as important as deck layout. Get it right and projects can run more smoothly and safely. Get it wrong and you’re likely to waste time and money through inefficiencies that just seem to compound one another – not to mention putting life and limb at risk. Continue reading
By Kirsten Bank Christensen, Vice President, Group HSEQ
Safety is our license to operate – and there can be no compromises when it comes to ensuring that our people return safely from their work every single day. But getting safety right takes sharp focus, meticulous planning and a carefully coordinated effort from everyone involved. And that’s where A2SEA’s Safety Supplier Days make a real difference. Continue reading
What’s the No. 1 driver behind choosing marine safety equipment for A2SEA’s vessels?
Unlike many shipowners, it’s not the minimal level of compliance as determined by classification, flagstate and international regulations. And it’s not the cheapest products that live up to those rules, either. Continue reading
RenewableUK has released an updated edition of its health and safety guidelines for the offshore wind and marine energy industries.
At around 270 A4 pages, the latest Offshore Wind and Marine Energy Health and Safety Guidelines is a fairly weighty document, but it makes highly interesting reading for those involved in ensuring safety in the industry. And that, these days, means almost everyone in some way or other. Continue reading
By Kirsten Bank Christensen, Vice President, Group HSEQ
A2SEA’s Fit for Future programme calls for increased focus on HSEQ performance. To deliver on our ambitions, we’re introducing the concept of decentralisation – a powerful driver for complete HSEQ integration in the company. Continue reading