Offshore personnel transfer company Reflex Marine is developing a new personnel access concept for the offshore wind and traditional energy industries..
The Sea Spider will use winch-based access as an alternative to current access methods such as butting a vessel against the turbine structures and crews stepping onto a ladder.
Chief executive Philip Strong said: “We feel strongly that close collaboration with vessel designers, vessel operators and lifting specialists will allow us to develop improved practices, not only in the wind energy sector but wherever offshore personnel transfers are needed.
Winch-based access will enable operators to use much of the current fleet and equipment already in the field.
UK firm Reflex claims lack of safe access due to challenging weather conditions is a major contributor to turbine down-time and lost revenue, particularly in high winds.
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