SUPPORTING SAFE CREW TRANSFERS AT INCH CAPE WIND FARM
CLIENT – OEG
CLIENT – Montrose Port Authority
LOCATION: Inch Cape Wind Farm
OEG and Montrose Port Authority have taken delivery of a custom gangway system from MMG Ocean. The system is now supporting Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) operations on the Inch Cape Wind Farm project.
MMG Ocean was selected to design and build a gangway that would make it safer and easier for crews to move between the pier and vessel – even when tidal conditions change.
The Challenge
Moving people safely from quay to vessel can be difficult, especially with:
- Changing tide levels
- Vessel movement at the quayside
- Limited space on deck
- Strict safety requirements
OEG and MMG worked closely together from the start to understand these challenges and design the right solution.
The Solution
MMG’s engineers created a gangway system tailored specifically for the vessel and its operating environment.
The team:
- Carried out detailed technical consultations
- Digitally integrated the gangway into the vessel’s design
- Ensured full compliance with structural and safety standards
- Completed manufacturing and full testing at MMG’s facility in Killybegs, Ireland.
The final system was reviewed and approved by OEG’s engineering and safety teams before delivery.
Key Features of the Gangway System
- Automatically adjusts to rising and falling tides
- Compact design for easy storage
- Manual or fully automated operation
- Compensates for vessel movement alongside the quay
- Improves efficiency for both port and vessel operations
- Enables vessel-to-vessel transfers.
The result is safe and efficient crew transfer in both port and offshore environments.