A Game Changer for OM

摘要

Strategies for O&M for larger projects developed far offshore depend on both transit time to the turbine and turbine accessibility, the latter a consequence of sea conditions and vessel behaviour. Strategic approaches to such project logistics currently widely propose to use a floating offshore accommodation vessel namely an Service Operation Vessel (SOV). Based on a recent study this paper reports that new alternatives are now available when considering fixed offshore accommodation to improve turbine time-based availability. This report demonstrates the complexity of modelling O&M scenarios and introduces the game changing concept developed by Fred. Olsen Ocean - a fixed offshore accommodation and service platform which is designed to accommodate a mix of vessel spreads including crew transfer vessels (CTVs) stationed offshore alongside the platform. This report shows on this reference site that turbine time-based availability improves and provides personnel comfort in a fixed platform thus improving health and safety standards and increases productivity by reducing seasickness. The proposed, Fred. Olsen Windbase, is relevant to large far offshore wind farm developers where WTG numbers exceed 70. Fred. Olsen Windbase drives down LCOE by improving safety and productivity of people. Fred. Olsen Windbase is a game changer for these large unique projects and challenges, currentthinking and strategies. To properly study the concept, industry consultation was carried out and an O&M simulation was conducted.