Damen presents new FLOW-SV vessel concept

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New concept for the FLOW-SV vessel was developed by Damen Shipyards

Anticipating upcoming large-scale floating windfarm installation, Damen has developed the FLOW-SV vessel concept that can accelerate the development of this new maritime segment. The Damen FLOW-SV is specially designed to install ground tackles for offshore turbine floaters. The vessel can load the immense lengths of chain needed to install and secure 9 anchors or suction piles. Instead of mooring 1 floating windmill in a mission, three can be secured. It also applies sufficient proof loading on the anchors to make the installation more efficient. “With the FLOW-SV, we have developed a vessel... ... More: Official Press Release Damen Shipyards

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Damen, floating, offshore, vessel, installation, wind turbine, wind farm, support, water depth, ground, suction pile, chain