Foundation installation

Enabling safe and effective installation operations.

As offshore wind turbines continue to grow in size, projects branch into new locations, and vessels evolves, the challenges surrounding handling wind turbine foundations are growing too.

We’re experts in the supply of equipment to safely and efficiently install monopiles, pin piles, and jackets, and maximising installation capabilities by designing to suit the requirements of each vessel.

Our experience in back deck and subsea systems allows us to provide tailored foundation installation systems and tools.

Upending hinge system on Boskalis Bokalift 1 vessel supplied by Osbit
Happy Osbit Engineer designing innovative technology

What we do

osbit monopile gripper system for sapura energy yunlin offshore wind farm

We design, build, and support a diverse range of foundation installation equipment, from complete installation spreads to specialist tools.

These include monopile grippers, upending hinges, motion compensated systems, noise mitigation deployment systems, pre-piling templates, and pile clamps.

Other systems include specialist tools, external marine growth cleaning tools, and anode cage deployment solutions. We also offer lifting & handling tools - read more here.

We specialise in turnkey supply, undertaking all aspects of a system’s design in-house, and we can readily accommodate new and challenging installation requirements.

How we can help

  • We deliver tailored studies and concept design to inform project decision-making, from simple feasibility assessments through to complex FEED.

  • We develop and deliver cutting edge systems to drive our customers’ operations forward.

  • We provide multi-discipline commissioning support, as well as offshore operational and maintenance teams.

  • We offer tailored spares packages, desktop studies, and remote engineering support, as required.

  • We optimise, repurpose and diversify asset capabilities, as well as inspecting, surveying, and carrying out planned maintenance.

  • Our Tailwind software package can be integrated on new and existing assets, streamlining knowledge management, and providing performance insight and inventory management.

Key benefits delivered

  • First of kind technology

    We’re technical leaders in expanding what’s possible, including delivering the world’s longest upending hinge to date, in 2023.

  • Flexible manufacturing

    Our global manufacturing network allows provision of systems at a range of locations to suit mobilisation and project requirements.

  • Market-leading lead times

    We design, build, and install systems to suit urgent requirements, and pride ourselves on delivering robust solutions in impressive lead-times.

Dive deeper into our track record…

Project stories
Monopile gripper
Monopile gripper

Developing two capable systems to help install some of the largest diameter offshore wind turbines to date, while minimising environmental impact.

  • “We are pleased to build on our existing relationship with an innovative UK based supplier to develop a key piece of equipment to support our installation activities.”

    Engineering Superintendent, Seajacks

  • “The monopile cleaning system is a fantastic tool to work with and supplied by a great company - I have nothing but praise for Osbit from concept to completion”

    Offshore Construction Manager for Wind Projects, Van Oord

  • “We are pleased to take over the Gripper from Osbit, who did a great job along this project. Thanks to Osbit and their supply chain for managing all the challenges during these complicated times.”

    Project Manager for Procuring Installation Tools, Yunlin OWF

Upending hinge frame designed and built by Osbit for Sapura
Upending hinge for offshore wind turbine towers for Boskalis by Osbit

Offering the best of technology…

Our approach combines innovation with already proven, modular aspects of Osbit technology. This enables us to increase capability and lower lead-time, all while decreasing each project’s risk profile.

Our capabilities cover the entire equipment life-cycle; as well as full design & build equipment supply, we offer tailored packages based around any segment or combination of our core offering components.

Upending hinge frame to upright monopiles
Monopile gripping system supplied by Osbit manufactured in Singapore
Monopile pile cleaning tool for Van Oord supplied by Osbit

Let’s talk offshore foundation installation…

If you have an equipment requirement, or would simply like to learn more about Osbit’s capabilities, then please get in touch.

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