Safety analysis indicates high risk scenario onboard offshore wind vessels

A safety analysis on offshore wind vessels indicates a higher risk scenario than present on cargo and passenger ships.

  • Danish Maritime Authority hosted workshops with experts from the offshore wind industry that analysed the safety of offshore wind vessels.
  • Risk scenario shows high dangers related to fire, stability, man-over-board situations, incorrect handling and storage of dangerous goods and unsuccessful evacuation and rescue.
  • A report has been made on the findings that will be used to harmonise the safety standards of vessels carrying wind turbine technicians.

Read more on the Danish Maritime Authority’s press release.

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