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Offshore Wave Lift
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.