Ampelmann has signed six new contracts in the offshore wind market in the US for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The contracts set for 2023 have been secured for work on two new offshore wind farms being built off the coast in New England.
In the coming year, Ampelmann’s motion compensated gangways will assist with the hook-up, cabling and commissioning of turbines on the South Fork offshore wind farm, followed by Vineyard Wind 1.
“We see such a massive potential in this new industry that is starting in the USA”, said Gus DeOliveira, Business Development Area Manager Americas at Ampelmann.
“2023 will be the first time that two US wind farms will be simultaneously under construction.
“Though still at an infancy stage, between 2023-2030, the USA will be heavily investing in offshore wind.
“With its massive coastlines in the east, south and west, the country is positioned to become one of the global leaders in offshore wind within the next 10 years.”
South Fork and Vineyard will involve the use of the E1000 system and the A300.
The E1000, based on proven Ampelmann E-type technology, can convert from personnel to cargo transport mode within minutes and has a lifting capacity of 1000kg.
The Ampelmann A300 is able to convert from crane to gangway mode in 30 seconds and can carry cargo up to 300kg.