The technology, a clamp and linkage system that creates a stable, measured friction connection between a vessel and the turbine foundation, restrains bow motion in waves while absorbing roll, pitch and yaw as workers board.
Its use at Sheringham Shoal, developed by Statoil and Statkraft, follows trials by Siemens, Statoil and Fred Olsen Windcarrier that led to a first outing at RWE and SSE’s Greater Gabbard plant this summer.
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