The Ganghangping-5 self-propelled, self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel, China's largest of its kind so far, was delivered Wednesday in Qingdao City of the eastern Shandong Province, marking a new milestone in the advancement of the country's offshore wind farming capability.
The 29,000-ton vessel is 135 meters long and 50 meters wide, with a lifting capacity of 1,800 tons. With each of its jacking system's legs measuring 135 meters, the vessel can work in waters over 70 meters deep and has a record lifting height of more than 200 meters above water, making it the first of its kind in the country.
The mega vessel can install 26-megawatt and larger offshore wind turbines at sea.
It can accommodate 120 people on board during offshore operations and increase the efficiency of wind turbine installation by 20 percent.
The vessel is equipped with intelligent operating systems, ensuring real-time monitoring and smart control, and is powered by complementary wind and solar energy to meet the on-board power demand.
China's largest offshore wind turbine installation vessel delivered
