Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels 2016

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Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels 2016

12.09.2015

Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels 2016

Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels 2016 conference is being held from 30 to 31 March at Park Plaza County Hall, London.

Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels (WFSV) have been one of the most dynamic maritime construction and operational sectors over the past decade. There are now around 400 WFSV operating in the European market.

Supply and service vessels are increasingly in demand as offshore windfarms continue to expand with new sites being developed in Europe, Asia and the US. Maintenance management is also playing a larger role as near shore wind farm developments move from construction to the operational phase.

Vessel operators are keen for new vessels designs to meet the changing demand of the offshore wind sector. This includes larger vessels with improved sea keeping and greater payload capacity. With more global construction an increasing numbers of wind farm developments are in distant, hostile and deep water environments. This has meant that ‘Mothership’ concepts are starting to gain traction as it becomes more economical for technicians to stay on station at the wind farms for longer periods.

Human-System Integration is becoming more important in designs. Research is being carried out on cabin and wheelhouse ergonomics, with particular attention to navigation controls. The expected standards are also increasing in terms of comfort and facilities for the technicians, who may be required to be stay on board for longer periods and in higher sea states.

The critical issue remains for the safe transfer of crew and technicians between shore and turbine, then vessel and turbine. Building on the success of two previous conferences, RINA returns to the subject to investigate the impact of new standards, regulations and developments made within the industry.