Abstract
The 2017 Annual Report for the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm documents the ongoing operational activities of the 54 wind turbine project. The report highlights maintenance activities, environmental monitoring, and safety performance with increased operational complexity.
Key activities in 2017 included:
- One generator component replacement
- Cable replacement between B7 and C7
- Gearbox oil exchanges
- Bathymetric surveys
- Continued Safety Culture and Health Improvement Campaign
Notable safety observations:
- 374 contractors performed 96,385 man-hours
- Two Lost Time Incidents reported
- One environmental incident (SF6 gas leak)