Why Monopile Lowering Is Becoming A Critical Load Case For Jack-Ups

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on offshoreWIND.biz. This is the sub-heading. As offshore wind monopiles continue to increase in size, the installation phase is emerging as a key structural design consideration for jack-up vessels. According to a recent GustoMSC study, loads generated during monopile lowering can approach — […]