The Netherlands-based WIND completed the transport of high-voltage subsea cable destined to connect an undisclosed offshore wind farm in Europe to its substation. The company announced that it transferred 26km of 155kV subsea cable from China to the Port of Eemshaven, the Netherlands, and delivered it to a large European transmission system operator (TSO).
Specifically, the 2.300t cables were placed on a carousel onboard a transport ship at the factory berth of Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable (ZTT) in Nantong, China, last January, and arrived in the Netherlands on time.
The project consisted of services such as the selection and chartering of the transport vessel, engineering or load-out procedures including risk assessments and method statements, sea fastening and dynamic strength calculations.
Erik Thomas, WIND Commercial Director commented
With this cable transport project, we have successfully concluded a significant contract for ZTT.
The company also announced that it had recently signed a long-term storage agreement with an offshore transmission owner (OFTO) focusing on the construction of a European offshore wind farm.
The OFTO will make use of the WIND cable depot in Velsen-Noord and all storage and handling services in respect of certain types of subsea cables and related accessories.
WIND occupies a unique market position as a cargo ship owner and operator, that it combines knowledge of ships and shipping with specialist experience in handling subsea cables, making use of its extensive shipping network, large pool of smart cable equipment and experienced cable crews.