Dutch offshore access provider Ampelmann has signed 13 contracts in European offshore wind in the first half of 2021.
For all the contracts Ampelmann is supplying its A-type and E1000 systems, which are supporting the installation of several new wind farms, including Hornsea 2, Moray East and Hollandse Kust.
The recently secured projects include an offshore wind farm in France, a new market for Ampelmann, where it is supporting the installation of the foundations.
“Securing these projects has brought us new opportunities to deliver the highest level of safety to offshore operations,” said Bob Rollerman, business developer for Europe at Ampelmann.
“It has been a true team effort, with colleagues from across the region working hard to bring those contracts in. We are also happy to be working with both recurring and new clients to make their operations easier on the open sea.”
Two of the projects will make use of the company’s A-hoist add-on, a recent innovation that enables its flagship system, the A-type, to lift and transfer cargo up to 240kg in a safe and efficient manner.
This is particularly important in operations where tools and parts need to be brought to and from the offshore platform.
For larger cargo operations, Ampelmann is using the E1000, which can transfer loads up to one tonne and fully compensate for the motions of the vessel in high sea states.
A large part of the 13 contracts has been signed with returning customers.
In order to further improve its offering, the Dutch offshore access provider now also offers access to Ampelmann Insights, its data-driven platform that gives clients a detailed look into their day-to-day operations.
This includes the number of transfers they’ve completed, the performance of the system as well as a workability forecast based on sea and weather conditions.
According to some of the latest data, Ampelmann has enabled the safe transfer of more than 22,000 people and close to 1.5 million kg of cargo in these 13 new projects so far.