boat landing-less pros & cons
Advantages of boat landing-less
Simplifying and standardizing WTG foundations could relieve this pressure. One proposed simplification is the removal of boat landings from monopile foundations, which could streamline production and reduce costs. ROER Renwables executed research on the potential of eliminating boat landings from the wind turbine generator. The paper is summarized below and the full text can be found here:
considerations when going boat landing-less
Omitting boat landings can significantly reduce the CAPEX of wind farms. Also, it simplifies the design and fabrication process of monopile foundations. Finally, it eliminates the need for complex offshore installations of boat landings.
Potentially improves safety by eliminating the need for ladder climbing and vessel-to-ladder transfers. However, it introduces concerns about emergency access and evacuation, particularly in scenarios where technicians might fall into the water. Alternative access systems, such as the Pict Offshore Get Up Safe (GUS) and Seasight Davits Spider systems, offer potential solutions but require rigorous validation.
Alternative systems show potential for improved workability regarding sea state and weather conditions. There are concerns about flexibility, particularly in accessing WTGs for unplanned maintenance. SOV (Service Operation Vessels) with Walk to Work (W2W) systems offer enhanced human comfort and operational efficiency but may face logistical challenges.
Simple steel ladders used in traditional boat landings are highly reliable; new mechanical and electrical systems must prove equal or greater reliability. Industry stakeholders were found to be cautiously optimistic but require extensive operational data to fully accept boat landing-less systems.
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