Red flag over offshore wind farm fatalities

摘要

Three fatal accidents at offshore wind farm installations in German waters between 2010 and 2013 are the subject of a report compiled by The Diving Association (DA) and shown exclusively to IHS Maritime. The report outlines findings that support the DA's allegation that investigations into diving accidents are inadequate, and that the three wind farm deaths were "preventable" and "not isolated cases". The DA's report includes allegations of key evidence not being taken into account, including in one case the suitability of a particular vessel for diving operations, the sea state at the time of the incident, and footage from the diver's helmet camera.