TYNEDALE-based Osbit Ltd, the offshore engineering and technology company, has completed the delivery of a bespoke access system for the world’s most advanced offshore wind farm installation and maintenance vessel.

The gangway, which is now in operation aboard the Seajacks Scylla, has been deployed to the DONG Energy Walney Extension offshore wind farm development in the Irish Sea.

Once fully completed in late 2018, the offshore wind farm will become the world’s largest at 659MW – capable of powering more than 500,000 homes.

Providing access from the vessel to turbine transition pieces, the telescopic, variable height gangway has been specially-designed to suit Seajacks’ requirements.

Designed at its Riding Mill office and assembled at its Port of Blyth base, Osbit completed the gangway within an 18-week schedule.

Osbit engineers oversaw the system’s delivery, installation and commissioning and also provided training on its operation and maintenance to vessel crews.

Brendon Hayward, managing director of Osbit, said: “We’re delighted to work with Seajacks in this exciting project which further expands our presence in the offshore access solutions market and demonstrates our capability to diversify and adapt our solutions to meet the cost savings and efficiency improvements required by our clients.”