Windea TBN yno 315 having been floated out

Offshore wind vessel positioned quayside

The Yard number 315 newbuild at Ulstein Verft, the Windea TBN for Bernhard Schulte, has been floated out from the outer dock and has now been positioned quayside. The vessel is now getting prepared for her first sea trial in early March.
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11 February 2020
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  • The two ongoing projects, Yno 315 and yno 312 side by side at Ulstein Verft, photo taken at float-out Yno 315 on Friday 7 February 2020. Photo: Uavpic.com

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Prior to the sea trial various tests will be carried out, including start-up of the propulsion system, testing of the tower and crane.The X-BOW® and X-STERN® offshore wind vessel will be working as a Service Operation Vessel for GE Renewable Energy on the Merkur Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Germany.

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Windea TBN quayside at Ulstein Verft.

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