Working in Times of a Pandemic

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ORE Catapult, in partnership with the KTN, G+ and Workboat Association, seek rapid solution to increase physical separation during small vessel transit for offshore wind turbine technicians

A new innovation call seeking a solution to increase the physical separation of technicians in the  confined spaces of offshore crew transfer vessels (CTVs) during the COVID-19 pandemic has launched, aimed at improving the safety of personnel required to continue to travel to undertake wind farm inspection, maintenance and repair. Social distancing measures due to COVID-19 are forcing some operators to limit CTV operations to a maximum of four passengers, a considerable reduction from the usual 12 or 24. This impacts the amount of work that can be undertaken on a wind farm,... ... More: Official Press Release ORE Catapult

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