Van Oord has been awarded a contract to transport and install foundations for Eon and Statoil’s 385MW Arkona offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea.
The Dutch company will deploy its heavy lift installation vessel Svanen (pictured) to install the monopiles and transition pieces for the €1.2bn project.
The work is planned to take place next year.
Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects managing director Arnoud Kuis said: “The installation strategy is based on the proven feeder concept bringing foundation components floating to the Svanen at the installation site.
“This method has been optimized over recent years resulting in highly efficient installation cycles.”
Statoil announced earlier today that it had bought a 50% interest in the project.
Image: Van Oord
