RWE investigates turbine component incident during vessel loading for Thor offshore wind farm

RWE reported that an incident occurred on 10 June 2026 involving turbine components during loading operations onto a jack-up installation vessel operated by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier. The components were being handled as part of the transport and installation process for RWE's Thor offshore wind farm. RWE said it was examining the cause and assessing any potential damage, and that relevant authorities and project partners had been informed as part of standard procedure. The nature and extent of the incident, the components affected, the location of the loading operation and whether anyone was injured were not reported at the time of publication.

Not reported. No cause had been confirmed at the time of reporting.

1. Loading and handling of large turbine components onto jack-up vessels is a high-risk lifting operation that warrants rigorous procedural and lift-plan controls.
2. Prompt notification of relevant authorities and project partners after an incident supports timely and independent investigation.
3. Early public acknowledgement of an incident, even before the extent is known, helps contractors and partners on similar works review their own controls without delay.

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