KNUD E. HANSEN introduces new WTIV tailored for large-scale wind farm installations

The latest addition to KNUD E. HANSEN’s Atlas series of wind turbine installation vessels, the Atlas A-class is able to carry four new-generation 14 megawatt wind turbines and is tailored for cost-effective installation of large-scale wind farms.

The vessel is specifically dimensioned for transporting and assembling wind turbines on top of pre-installed foundations. This is predicated on the idea that growth in the offshore wind sector creates more opportunities for specialized vessels. The foundations, which are heavy but do not require jacking, can be efficiently installed from a heavy-lift vessel. As a result, the Atlas A-class can be entirely optimized for the jacking operation, with a 1600-2500 tons crane and minimal system weight for the jacking equipment. In... ... More: Official Press Release KNUD E. HANSEN

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