“New technologies including autonomous platforms are integral to optimising our O&M strategies “, said Jan Schmökel , Balance of Plant Engineer, Northland Power.
Both autonomous platforms will remain resident at the offshore wind farm for the duration of the pilot project, using the SOV for the safe and efficient launch, recovery, and storage of the Autonomous Surveyor and A.IKANBILIS .
The SOV will become the mothership and centre of operations for autonomous survey and underwater inspection operations within an automated project workflow: from planning and execution to reporting and data delivery, said Subsea Europe Services.
According to the company, this approach reduces the number of personnel and vessels required offshore, making the wind farm a safer, greener, and even more efficient workplace.
Fully completed in 2020, the 252 MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm is located some 95 kilometres northwest of the Borkum Island in Germany.
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