One of the two people hospitalised after Saturday’s crane collapse on board the Orion 1 vessel in the German port of Rostock has been allowed home.
Crane manufacturer Liebherr, which manufactured the unit, said the individual was released on Sunday evening.
A spokesman said a total of ten people, up from initial reports of five, were injured, eight of whom were treated by rescue services at the scene after the accident, which occurred at around 15.30.
“We deeply regret this and wish them a speedy and complete recovery,” he added.
“The investigations are still at a very early stage. Therefore, we are unable to provide any detailed statements about the damages or the cause of the accident at this time. We will do everything we can to support everyone involved in the investigation.”
DEME Offshore said at the weekend it has launched an investigation after the “serious accident” on board the Orion 1 during crane testing in the German port of Rostock.
It is understood a rope broke during a heavy load test and the upper half of the crane tipped over hitting the ship and the quay wall, said local police. DEME said “significant damage” has been caused to the crane.
Orion 1 was due to install jackets at the 950MW Moray East wind farm off east Scotland next month but DEME said it is now looking for a replacement for the work.
Project developer EDPR said it is aware of the incident. “The investigations are ongoing and Moray East is looking into the potential impact (if any) this may have on project delivery,” said a spokesman.
Orion 1 is currently moored at the Liebherr yard in Rostock where its heavy-lift set-up was undergoing several load tests. There were around 120 people on the ship at the time of the accident, according to the police.
Liebherr supplied the ship’s crane and said in March that the unit, which features a 145-metre boom, is the largest ever built by the company.
The vessel, currently under construction and owned by ship builder Cosco (Qidong) Offshore, was due for delivery to DEME in the second half of this month.
“The crane has suffered significant damage, while damage to the crane and the vessel will be investigated in the upcoming days and weeks,” said DEME Offshore in a statement on Saturday.
Local radio station NDR 1 carried footage of the incident online.