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Major upgrade for Van Oord’s heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen
Van Oord’s heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen will get a major upgrade. Among other improvements, the gantry crane will be extended by 25 metres, making the vessel ready to handle the next generation of monopile foundations for offshore wind …
Dec 11, 2023 / Curious
Van Oord awarded contracts for new offshore wind projects in Baltic Sea and Taiwan
Van Oord has been awarded two new offshore wind projects: Baltic Power in the Baltic Sea and Greater Changhua 2b and 4 in Taiwan. Together the two contracts have a value of more than EUR 500 million. Once operational, the two offshore wind farms will …
Nov 8, 2023 / Curious
Van Oord starts cable installation at Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm
After Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen completed installation of all fifty monopiles for Iberdrola Deutschland’s Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, Van Oord now continues installing transition pieces and starts cable installation. This …
Oct 4, 2023 / Curious
Van Oord installs first monopile at Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm
Van Oord’s heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen has installed the first of 50 monopiles for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. In addition to the transport and installation of the wind turbine foundations, Van Oord is responsible for the supply, …
Apr 25, 2023 / Vessels
Van Oord selected as preferred contractor for an offshore wind project in Poland
Van Oord has been selected as preferred contractor for the construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, 23 kilometres north of the Polish coastline. Van Oord will transport and install more than 70 foundations, consisting of a monopile fitted …
Sep 13, 2022 / Vessels
Van Oord takes on Baltic project
Van Oord has signed a contract with the Spanish energy company Iberdrola for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. Van Oord will transport and install the foundations and ensure the supply, transport and installation of inter-array cables. With a …
Jul 23, 2021 / Vessels
Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen completes installation works for Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind farm
Last week Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen successfully installed the final foundation for the Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind farm in the Baltic Sea. A total of 72 monopiles were transported floating from Rostock, Germany, directly to the …
Sep 3, 2020 / Vessels
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has arrived at Kriegers Flak wind farm
Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen has arrived at the Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind field in the Baltic Sea. The Svanen will commence its installation works for the foundations for the offshore wind farm.Kriegers Flak Offshore wind farmVan Oord …
May 11, 2020 / Vessels
Arkona offshore wind farm switched on
Yesterday, the Arkona offshore wind farm has been officially opened by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. ‘Arkona is an iconic project for future generations - built today!’ The opening ceremony was held in Sassnitz, Germany, on board one of Van Oord’s …
Apr 17, 2019 / Curious