CAPE Holland, the Dutch supplier of piling solutions, has been granted a contract by Hyundai Engineering Metal Industries (HESI) to create a Vibro Lifting Device for piling operations on the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm. This contract signifies CAPE Holland’s inaugural project in South Korea.
The Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Farm, boasting a total capacity of 390 MW, is located off the coast of Ui Island in Shinan County, Jeonnam Province. The project is being developed by Hanwha Company /E&C, Korea South-East Energy (KOEN), and SK D&D, as part of South Korea’s extensive initiative towards sustainable energy.
CAPE Holland will supply its advanced CAPE VLT-320 Vibro Lifting Device for the installation of 104 pin piles, each measuring 3,500mm in diameter, up to 66 meters in length, and weighing as much as 340 tons. The CAPE VLT-320 is expected to be utilized for overturning and subsea vibro driving, followed by impact hammer pile driving, providing significant assistance to HESI for effective and noise-reducing pile installation while avoiding pile run.
The Vibro Lifting Technology by CAPE Holland has been crafted to enable longer daily installation windows by reducing both underwater and above-water noise, compared to traditional impact hammer driving, which is constrained to a few hours during daylight. The implementation of the CAPE Vibro Lifting Technology will also help prevent working piles and aid in enhancing the stability and bearing capacity of the region’s soft soils.
Laurens de Neef, CEO at CAPE Holland, expressed his enthusiasm regarding this first venture in Korea: “We are excited to enter the South Korean market for the first time. Offshore wind here introduces unique challenges, particularly the soft soils that frequently result in working piles. HESI, a leader in installation services, has recognized the advantages of the CAPE VLT and will employ it for pre-driving pin piles to stable depths through these challenging areas. We’re proud to have received this project and look forward to establishing a lasting partnership with HESI as we collaborate to advance Korea’s offshore foundation market with efficient tools and reduce costs.”
The installation activities will be executed by HESI, utilizing the Fontier Jack-up Vessel, which is ideally suited for offshore construction in water depths ranging from 15 to 31 meters. The project is slated to commence in Q2 2025. Source: CAPE Holland
