Renewables Operations & Maintenance Services
Operations & maintenance guidance from the experts
At ABL, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored specifically for the offshore renewables industry. Drawing on our extensive experience and deep expertise in operations and maintenance (O&M) campaigns, we provide technical advice and marine assurance services that meet the unique demands of O&M offshore operations.
We are actively involved in over 50 offshore wind farm sites across key locations in the UK, EU, and Baltic Sea. Our wide presence in these regions highlights our proven capability in supporting complex offshore O&M activities effectively.
Our collaborations include leading wind turbine manufacturers, wind farm developers/operators, as well as jack-up owners and contractors. We provide essential technical advice and guidance to help navigate the challenges of O&M campaigns, ensuring operations are safe, efficient and fully compliant with industry standards.
ABL combines top-tier marine warranty survey expertise with a broad range of marine and engineering disciplines. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to deliver comprehensive support designed to de-risk and optimise your offshore O&M operations, even in the most demanding environments and sites.
Offshore wind O&M challenges
Operations & maintenance (O&M) campaigns in the renewable energy sector require a tailored approach that factors in the nuances and challenges of this growing industry. With over 150 years of marine legacy in O&M offshore projects around the globe, our specialists are here to help you overcome complex offshore challenges and meet industry standards with confidence.
Complex operations due to the increasing size and complexity of the WTG components.
Challenges due to harsh operational environments.
Specialised vessel availability.
Challenging soil conditions at installation sites.
Major component failures require immediate action.
Increasing navigational risk.
Tailored support for your offshore wind O&M campaign
ABL provides a broad range of technical and marine warranty services to help with the safe and optimised delivery of O&M campaigns.
The technical and marine assurance services we offer for O&M campaigns include the following:
WTG major component exchange
Replacements of blades, gearboxes, main bearings and nacelles). ABL’s offshore wind O&M consultants also benefit from the specialist operational expertise of its sister company Delta Wind Partners – a boutique expert consultancy in WTG engineering and management.
Cable maintenance and supply
Cable jointing to replacements and remedial works for array, export cables and cable protection systems.
Vessel inspections
Compliance and suitability of the proposed marine spread to vessel condition surveys and industry-standard audits.
Dynamic positioning services
Technical evaluation of DP vessels, feasibility studies and operational optimisation.
Client Representative
In-house staff with experience and capabilities to undertake various roles requiring specific expertise for O&M campaign oversight.
General marine consultancy and support
A wide range of marine services to support O&M projects outside the remit of MWS. From practical and fit-for-purpose early advice consultation to detailed engineering designs.
While typical operation and maintenance support providers often focus exclusively on major component exchanges and subsea cable repairs, ABL is uniquely positioned to provide support in other less common but equally critical areas.
Our comprehensive offering for your O&M campaign extends to Offshore Substation (OSS) repair activities, foundation retrofits, scour protection, shore landing repairs and the decommissioning of structures, among other specialised services.
The value we bring
Industry provider of choice servicing over 50 offshore wind farms.
Multi-discipline marine, engineering and naval architecture experience.
150+ years of marine legacy dating back to the Salvage Association.
Comprehensive support beyond conventional O&M activities.