Our method

Faster and safer load out of turbine components to the installation site

How does it work?

With our new stabilising technology, specialised feeder vessels can lock onto the Maersk WIV and elevate the transport frame, staying completely steady as the turbine components are transferred to the Maersk WIV deck – even in rough waves.

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    Barge docks at the on-location Maersk WIV

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    Locking system engages and ‘pushes down’ to fully stabilise the barge

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    Barge transport frame is elevated to Maersk WIV deck for load out of turbine components

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    Locking system retracts, releasing the barge

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    Tower, nacelle and blades assembled using Maersk WIV crane

High efficiency

Our bespoke and highly innovative wind turbine installation method enables significantly faster installations through the use of feeder vessels that lock onto the WIV

Port flexibility

Our use of feeder vessels to marshal turbine components enables broader port access, including smaller, shallower, or floodgated ports, addressing port bottlenecks

Early power

Our longer operating window reduces the number of days needed to install the turbines – meaning a faster route to power and revenue generation

U.S. Jones Act compliance

Maersk Offshore Wind has partnered with Edison Chouest Offshore for the construction of a purpose-built windfarm feeder spread, specifically designed for high-efficiency pairing with the Maersk Wind Installation Vessel.

This custom-built feeder spread includes two tugs and two barges, both U.S.-flagged, that will be owned and operated by Edison Chouest and constructed by Bollinger Shipyards.