Jumbo’s DP2 heavy lift vessel Jumbo Javelin has successfully installed the first transition pieces (TPs) for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. The operation included transport, installation and grouting and was conducted with the use of only one free floating vessel on DP.
After loading the first nine TPs in Aalborg, Denmark, they were transported to the offshore location. There, the Jumbo Javelin positioned itself on DP next to the pre-installed monopiles and lifted the TPs from its hold onto the monopiles. After leveling the TPs to their final position, the grouting procedure was executed.
Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
Anholt Offshore Wind Farm is being built by DONG Energy. Jumbo is working for the Danish contractor MT Højgaard, who is in charge of installation of the foundations.
Transporting TPs with the Jumbo Javelin
The Jumbo Javelin is able to carry nine TPs at a time, each with weights up to 200t. All TPs can be stowed vertically in the vessel’s hold for transport to the offshore location. The ship is free floating and uses its DP2 system to create a stable working environment in which TPs can be installed. The ship has two cranes and a transit speed of up to 17 knots.
Picture: Jumbo Javelin sailing to the offshore site
