Offshore Wave Lift

The offshore wave lift (OWL) is a new developed Offshore-Access-System which provides a safe transfer from an offshore vessel to an offshore wind turbine or platform. The OWL was developed in cooperation of the company NavConsult and EnPro from Bremerhaven (Patent pending).

Currently, a fully functionatile model in a scale of 1:20 exists, which can be visited by appointment. The construction of a 1:1 prototype is planned.

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Short description of the Offshore Wave Lift (OWL)

• The OWL is a floating man basket which is mounted in vertical sliding rails with a special buoyancy body.
• The winch can be actived by a remote control on board of the OSV or locally in the basket.
• When the OWL is floating it follows the movement of the sea whereby the height difference between the basket and ship will be highly reduced. This guarantees a safe transfer from OSV to the OWL.
• The winch secures a controllable lifting and lowering of the basket.
• An automatic locking device keeps the OWL in the highest position when activated which will also be used as park position.

Advantages

• No special access system is necessary on the vessel.
• Every type of vessel is applicable.
• Safe transfer is also possible in higher waves.
• Can also be disconnected from foundation and used as a life raft.
• Can also be used as a lift for tools and spare parts.