Dutch heave compensation specialist Seaqualize has successfully executed the world’s first offshore transfer lifts of wind turbine components from a heaving supply vessel. The milestone was achieved with Seaqualize’s newly developed offshore lifting device, the Heave Chief 1100, deployed by DEME Offshore US in collaboration with partners Barge Master, Foss Maritime, and Seaqualize. This innovative technology is a crucial component in the installation of the Halliade X 13 MW turbines for the Vineyard Wind project, marking the first commercial-scale wind farm installation project in the US

Over the years, the industry has explored methods for executing safe and continuous feeder barge operations in the challenging conditions of the open Atlantic Ocean. Seaqualize, along with DEME Offshore, GE Renewables, Barge Master, Foss Maritime, and various US partners, has successfully transferred and installed the first turbines, setting a precedent for executing delicate but heavy lifts safely and efficiently. The heave compensation technology ensures stability during the transfer, addressing the challenge of heave motions in the open ocean.

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