Scope of work
The objective of the study was to assess the feasibility of T&I operations at the selected ports. The assessment aimed to address multiple aspects, including alignment with project requirements and schedules, as well as ensuring the safety and efficiency of towing operations along the designated routes. These routes were classified into short, medium, and long distances, each posing distinct logistical and operational challenges. The client’s goals also included evaluating key factors such as port infrastructure, vessel access, availability of suitable berthing and storage facilities, and the compatibility of these elements with the project’s specific needs for floater assembly and WTG integration.
Challenges
The primary challenges encountered during the assessment derived from the lack of detailed technical data on ports, floaters, and WTG models, which is typical at this early stage of the project. This data gap impeded a thorough evaluation of key factors such as port infrastructure compatibility, floater design specifications, and WTG integration requirements. To address this challenge, we utilized open-source models, supplemented by public domain information and our proprietary in-house database, allowing for a more informed and accurate analysis despite the limited data available. Furthermore, the absence of specific and localized in-shore metocean data presented an additional challenge. We overcame this challenge undertaking sensitivity analyses and adopting specialized models to approximate the inshore metocean conditions. These methods ensured a reasonable representation of the metocean environment, facilitating a more precise evaluation of the towing operations and environmental impacts.
Outcome – Results and Deliverables
Global Maritime developed comprehensive and realistic T&I strategies and associated schedules encompassing both onshore and offshore operations. These strategies and schedules were meticulously designed to account for the interactions and interdependencies between individual project phases, ensuring a seamless integration across all stages of the installation process. This systematic approach provided the client with a detailed and reliable dataset, supporting the alignment of strategic objectives and enabling the completion of accurate internal financial expenditure forecasts. The work was further enhanced by the contributions of our integrated multidisciplinary team, which included naval architects, master mariners, and offshore project engineers. This broad expertise provided practical, field-tested insights, ensuring the recommendations were both technically sound and operationally feasible. By combining technical rigor with hands-on experience, the team was able to identify and propose viable solutions tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the project, avoiding impractical or unfeasible alternatives. The outcomes delivered not only strategic value but also actionable recommendations, empowering the client to make informed decisions regarding project execution while optimizing costs, timelines, and operational efficiency.
