Wind Energy – Gangway
Ampelmann has signed a contract with Seaway7 to supply an E5000 gangway to support the construction of a major US coast offshore wind project.
With Ampelmann’s recent engagements in South Fork and Vineyard Wind nearing completion, the project sees the continuation of the company’s involvement in the emergent US offshore wind market.
This not only marks the first collaboration of Seaway7 and Ampelmann in the Americas but will also see the first tour of duty of the E5000 outside of Europe.
The E5000 is the biggest motion compensated system in the world. With a lifting capacity of 4,600kg, it is the only gangway in its class that can enable both safe and efficient personnel transfers as well as cargo operations in variable sea states.
Based on the proven technology of the E1000, it can switch between crane and gangway mode in less than a minute. Because of its high cargo bearing capacity, the E5000 is particularly well equipped to lift heavier generators, including fuel and cables, that are required for larger turbines.
