Heerema plans float-over barge for North Sea wind farms

Heerema's float-over barge will transport 30000mt substation topsides (Heerema)

Dutch engineering giant Heerema Marine Contractors has signed a contract with European transmission system operator TenneT for a float-over barge.

The company has a history of adapting its tonnage to changing demands, such as oil and gas, decommissioning and now the growing size and scale of offshore wind.

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