- Raising the Innovation. This maneuver stabilizes the vessel by raising it above the surface of the water.
- Deployment of the installation jig, drilling and installation of the monopile.
- Installation of the transition piece.
The 61 foundations will be installed until early 2025.
Work on laying the monopiles, the first batch of which arrived in the Port of La Rochelle on April 5, began at the end of May. The monopiles are being transported and installed by DEME. Each foundation measures 7 m in diameter, and lengths vary from 45 to 68 m, to adapt to the different depths of the wind farm’s siting area. The foundations will be installed offshore until early 2025.
Two Local Companies to Monitor the Site
To guarantee the safety of ongoing operations, two surveillance vessels will be on hand to ensure compliance with navigation rules: the Alma Kappa from Alka Marine, a French specialist in marine renewable energy services based in Saint-Nazaire, and the TSM Texel from Thomas Services Maritimes, a major maritime player in the energy transition based in Brest. These ships communicate continuously, 24/7, via VHF radio.
