Floating crane Triton closely involved in construction of Fryslân Wind Farm

Recently, the construction of Fryslân Wind Farm on the water started with the installation of the first of the 89 foundation piles into the bottom of the IJsselmeer. Wagenborg is closely involved in this important milestone with its floating crane ‘Triton’.

Wind farm Fryslân is being built in the Frisian part of the IJsselmeer near Breezanddijk. Due to the shallows in the IJsselmeer and the width of the locks, it is not possible to work with standard offshore wind equipment. On top of a unique work platform, the size of half a football field, a large crane is positioned to install the foundations. The floating crane ‘Triton’ – with a lifting capacity of 300 tonnes - is used as a tail crane to position the foundation piles.