greater gabbard
The Greater Gabbard wind farm was a pioneering project for the UK offshore wind industry and for many years the 140-turbine site was the largest wind farm under development worldwide. The 504MW offshore wind farm each year power the equivalent of over 400,000 UK homes. As individuals, they managed the project from pre-construction through construction and commissioning then formed GMS which went on to look after the warranty phase.
The GMS team developed marine procedures, executed emergency drills working closely with government agencies and emergency services, and set up the industry’s first offshore marine coordination center which coordinated more than 30 crew transfer vessels and 12 construction vessels, some laying cables in traffic separation zones.
Greater Gabbard Services included
PPE inspections and supply
Radio License and supply of equipment
Marine Coordination
Document development, revision, and release
teesside
In 2012 GMS managed the marine coordination on behalf of Siemens, on the Teesside offshore windfarm, during construction and handover to O & M. GMS provided full marine coordination setup including a communication system, AIS, certificate management, and a marine coordination document package. Additional services provided included bespoke training packages for technicians and sourcing of equipment to assist Siemens with specific site challenges.
Teesside services included
Specialised Training
Supply of Gas monitors
12-hour Marine Coordination
Marine Control Procedure
AIS and radio equipment
Office equipment
Supplied a bespoke software management system
Emergency Response Plan
thornton bank
In 2014 GMS managed, set up and trained C Power marine coordinators on the Thornton Bank windfarm. The project was so successful that GMS continues to supply marine coordination assistance and personnel to the client in the O & M phase. GMS works closely with C-Power to improve health and safety onsite through industry best practice and working with Government agencies, port authorities and emergency services.
Thornton Bank services include
Marine Coordination Training
Document development
12-hour Marine Coordination
PPE inspection
Life Jacket inspection and certification
Offshore asset maintenance team
Offshore HSSE Representative for Major Component Replacement campaigns
URUGUAY GNL del Plata offshore LNG terminal
In 2015 GMS assisted GNLS Engie (formerly GDF Suez) in marine warranty and marine coordination services in Uruguay. Services included training local companies and improving standards, assisting local vessel owners in meeting and conforming with IMCA standards. GMS also provided marine coordination procedures and emergency response plans and set up a permit-to-work system.
GNL del Plata services included
Marine Coordination
Supply of management software
Marine warranty services
Marine engineering services
Document development
Permit to work system
RENTEL
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In March 2017 GMS commenced work for Otary on the Rentel Wind Farm in Belgium.
The Rentel windfarm is located in the Belgium North Sea, within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Belgium, approximately 34 kilometers from the Belgian port of Zeebrugge has 42 Siemens SWT 7.0-154 turbines able to power 300,000 Belgian homes on an annual basis.
Rentel services included
HSE documentation
Client representation - Rentel/Seamade
20-24-hour Marine Coordination
Development of Marine Control Procedure, vessel communication plan, masters handbook
Supply of workwear and PPE
In June 2017 GMS started working with EDF renewables in Blyth, Northumberland on a pioneering windfarm project consisting of 5 Vestas V164 8.3 MW turbines sitting on gravity-based foundations. GMS is providing marine coordination, administration, and riggers. This project will provide power for over 29,000 homes with only 5 turbines.
Blyth Offshore Demonstrator services include
Document development
24-hour Marine Coordination
Supply all MC equipment such as VHF radios, AIS, and appropriate licenses
Administrative staff
Supply a 3-man rigging team, to service and maintain inertia reels and provide assistance for the offshore teams
Norther Windfarm
January 2018, GMS began work on the Norther offshore wind farm, based out of Oostende. Norther offshore windfarm is located in the Belgium North Sea, within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Belgium, approximately 23 kilometers from the Belgian port of Zeebrugge with a total of 44 Vestas V164-8.4MW wind turbines – with a maximum capacity of 370 MW. Each year, it is expected to generate energy, equal to the use of almost 400,000 families.
Norther Windfarm services included
24 hour Marine Coordination
Marine software package with personnel tracking
Digital VHF System
AIS tracking system
HSSE personnel
Saint-Nazaire
Mid-2020 GMS started work on the Saint Nazaire Wind Farm located between 12 and 20 km off the Loire-Atlantique, France.
The park will consist of 80 GE offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 6 megawatts (MW) for a total capacity of 480 MW.
The planned production is equivalent to covering 20% of the electricity consumption of the Loire-Atlantique.
Saint-Nazaire services Include
Full turnkey solution
24 hour Marine Coordination
Marine software package with personnel tracking
Communication System
AIS tracking system
Future Projects 2022…
GMS has been awarded the contract to provide a turnkey marine coordination solution for both the Fécamp and Calvados windfarms for EDF Renewables.
