Offshore Wind Consultants and sister company AqualisBraemar have completed their 1000th leg penetration assessment.
The tests are done prior to deployment of jack-ups and installation barges at offshore wind farms to assess ground conditions.
“The significance of 1,000 LPAs is more than just a number, it is something wind farm developers can benefit from in many ways. Based on the corresponding installation record data, OWC has developed an extensive database and in-depth knowledge on leg penetration predictions at different sites with challenging ground conditions,” said Zheming Li, principal consultant at OWC.
He added: “”A wrong leg penetration analysis could have serious consequences, such as structural failures, instability or even leg damages to the jack-up unit. Worst case it could also lead to serious personnel injuries or even fatalities.”
OWC is part of Oslo-listed AqualisBraemar ASA, a result of the recent unification between Aqualis Offshore and Braemar Technical Services.