Introduction BAM and Van Oord have teamed up to design, manufacture and install reinforced concrete gravity base foundations (GBFs) for the offshore wind industry. The concept for the GBF has been developed from BAM and Van Oord s wide experience in designing and constructing immersed tube tunnels and gravity base structures. The basic GBF solution has been specifically designed for deep water applications and has undergone model testing. It is adaptable to suit a range of water depths, wave heights and seabed conditions. 2
Advantages of our solution Cost-effective solution - Standardised design, adaptable to local conditions - Hybrid structure: concrete caisson, steel shaft - Fully self-buoyant, no expensive jack-up or heavy lift vessels required - No piling - Sustainable technology - Low maintenance - Low-risk marine operations Low risk - Reliable, experienced partner - Robust and practical solution based on existing technology - Well-developed supply chain - Local presence, in-house knowledge and capability And: High degree of local content possible 3
Design We have undertaken structural and geotechnical design, environmental load calculations and simulation, floating stability and model testing for our GBF solution. 4
Design We have carried out scour tests in conjunction with the Dutch research institute Deltares. Our conceptual design has been certified by DNV, qualifying it as an optimised and cost-effective design. 5
Fabrication GBFs are designed to be mass-produced onshore in a quayside construction yard. We have optimised the manufacturing process by using BIM (Building Information Modeling), using prefabrication and utilising proven technologies. 6
Mammoet We have strengthened our team by partnering with Mammoet for their expertise in heavy lift solutions. They will undertake transport and load-out of the GBFs, handling of the shafts, and moving the foundations into deeper water with a semi-submersible barge. 7
Installation The barge is submerged and the GBF is floated off. It is then towed to the deployment site using standard, oceangoing tugs. 8
Installation A trailing suction hopper dredger prepares an excavation into which gravel is placed using a flexible fall pipe vessel. 9
Installation Positioned between four anchored tugs, an offshore support vessel will fill the GBF with water. The GBF is lowered onto the pre-installed gravel bed and then filled with sand. 10
Other services Van Oord s new jack-up vessel Aeolus. Compact Offshore Substation (COSS) on Gravity Base Foundation. The BAM/Van Oord consortium also offers design and build services for other elements of offshore wind projects, including: EPCI Electrical packages WTG installation Gravity foundations for substations Meteo masts Van Oord s new jack-up vessel Aeolus will be used to install wind turbines, including tower and blades on top of the foundation Van Oord s new cable installation vessel will be used for installation of inner-array cables between turbines Van Oord s new cable installation vessel. Meteo mast on Gravity Base Foundation. 11
Previous Experience... BAM and Van Oord have extensive experience in: Working offshore Designing and engineering for offshore environments Construction of windfarms, harbours, quay walls, breakwaters, jetties Gravity based solutions All aspects of offshore wind projects Installation/immersion of concrete structures Fully integrated design and construction Medway Tunnel, UK Photo Van Oord 12 GBF for platform Berkut, Arkutun-Dagi field, Sakhalin Island, Russia
...of successful delivery Harbour/quay walls: Great Yarmouth Kil Dordtse Tunnel, Netherlands Bjorvika Tunnel, Norway Photo Van Oord Mammoet load-out on submersible barge Installation of meteo mast IJmuiden, Netherlands Converter station: Britned Interconnector 13
Benefits Our solution demonstrates many benefits, including use of local resources, job creation and environmental protection (no piling, no noise or vibration). 14
Can we help you? Are you looking for the reassurance of knowing you have the support of two major European construction companies? BAM is one of the largest construction enterprises in Europe, with experience and specialist knowledge in all aspects of civil engineering and modern building processes. Van Oord is a leading international marine contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore wind and offshore (oil, gas) projects. BAM and Van Oord are complementary and together we can offer the complete offshore package. With a combined turnover of 9.6 billion, we provide our services from a financially sound base. Between us we employ over 30,000 people with a wealth of experience and competence. BAM has been in business since 1865 and Van Oord since 1854 we re here for the long term with sustainable businesses. with the in-depth knowledge that comes from being close to the local area? In the UK, BAM operates from a network of 14 regional offices, with more than 40 branch offices. We have easy access to most places across the whole of England, Wales and Scotland, so we can always respond quickly to meet stakeholders. For our customers this can be especially important in discussions with the local planning and environmental authorities. Van Oord has a strong prescence the United Kingdom with the Van Oord UK office in Newbury. Our policy is to retain a directly employed workforce in the local area. By investing in our most important resource, our people, we can improve through training and our customers reap the benefits. With a large state-of-the-art fleet, we have the in-house capability to undertake major offshore wind projects. And would it also help if your construction partners shared your vision and commitment to sustainable development? Health & Safety - both BAM and Van Oord are working for a future where accidents and incidents are eliminated, and where everyone s health and well-being is enhanced. Environment - BAM is a founding member of CEEQUAL (the Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment and Award scheme), a member of the CEEQUAL project advisory group, and is actively involved with the continual development of the scheme. Van Oord is one of the founding members of Ecoshape s Building with Nature innovation programme, which is committed to the integration of infrastructure, nature and society in new or alternative forms of engineering that meet the global need for intelligent and sustainable solutions. Sustainability - our teams seek ways to minimise our carbon emissions and reduce, reuse and recycle materials on every project. We aim to have a long-term, positive impact wherever we work. Community - both BAM and Van Oord undertake to maintain sustainable companies by making Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a fundamental part of our businesses. We value, and are committed to, improving the environment and the communities in which we work. We engage with local communities to forge great relationships, supporting them to leave lasting legacies. Then we can definitely help! 15
BAM Nuttall Ltd St James House, Knoll Road Camberley, Surrey GU15 3XW T +44 (0) 1276 63484 www.bamnuttall.co.uk headoffice@bamnuttall.co.uk BAM Energie (part of BAM Civiel) H.J. Nederhorststraat 1 2801 SC Gouda, The Netherlands T +31 182 590 445 www.bamenergie.com info@bamenergie.nl Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects bv Jan Blankenweg 2 4207 HN Gorinchem, The Netherlands T +31 88 8262500 www.vanoord.com area.owp@vanoord.com