Osbit delivers bespoke gangway for Japanese offshore wind
Aug. 3, 2022
UK-based Osbit has completed its first project for Shimizu Corp. with the delivery of a bespoke access system for the company’s newbuild offshore jackup vessel.
Courtesy Osbit
Bespoke 45-m gangway for Shimizu
Offshore staff
UK-based Osbit has completed its first project for Shimizu Corp. with the delivery of a bespoke access system for the company’s newbuild offshore jackup vessel.
Specially designed to suit Shimizu’s requirements, the variable height gangway will be installed on board as a permanent asset to provide access from the vessel to turbine transition pieces.
Extendable to a maximum length of 45 m, the gangway is equipped with the capability to luff from -30 degrees to +45 degrees and can slew through 330 degrees for full flexibility of operation.
Designed at its Riding Mill office in the UK and manufactured by Alucor in the United Arab Emirates, Osbit completed the project in 38 weeks.
The gangway was transported from the UAE to Japan, where the vessel will be mobilized.
Shimizu unveiled plans to build a wind farm installation vessel back in 2019.
