The vital role of lifting and lowering equipment from supply vessels should not be overlooked as offshore wind farms get further from shore, writes Stuart Smith

As the offshore wind industry continues to evolve and move into deeper waters, the supply chain must be prepared to adapt to meet new challenges. Effective and reliable lifting equipment on offshore turbines, which lift and lower materials from supply vessels, is an essential aspect of any installation to ensure they can withstand the harsh environments in which they operate.

Designing a crane for deeper-water offshore wind farms brings a new set of requirements and external factors to consider such as higher wave height and harsher winds.

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