Second Meteorological Mast Installed at Dogger Bank
wind developer Forewind’s second of two planned meteorological masts was erected at Dogger Bank during the weekend using the innovative suction installed Bucket Foundation and a “human free” technique for the steel tower placement. The latest mast to be installed – Dogger Bank Met Mast West - will provide essential wind, wave and other weather information, as well as marine traffic data for the Dogger Bank offshore wind energy development. It is located approximately 150 kilometres from the U.K. coast. Installed by Fred. Olsen United utilising the 132m jack-up vessel
Dogger Bank Site for Innovation with Another First
of the Fred. Olsen related companies and of our unique suction bucket technology, designed by Universal Foundation,” he said. “This is a project of many firsts and we are very proud to be at the forefront.” The installation of the 44 tonne galvanized steel tower for Dogger Bank Met Mast East was carried out by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s 132m jack-up vessel Brave Tern. The Forewind project has been supported by the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator program, which takes the best concepts for offshore wind turbine foundations from design to deployment