RWE investigates incident during turbine component loading for Thor wind farm
June 2026Published 16 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Thor offshore wind farm
- Operator
- RWE
- What
- Wind turbine component incident during vessel loading
- Cause
- Under investigation
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Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): Fred. Olsen Windcarrier
What happened
RWE says it is investigating an incident on 10 June involving turbine components during loading onto a jack-up installation vessel. The components were being handled for offshore wind deployment at the Thor offshore wind farm, as part of transport and installation. The vessel was operated by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier. RWE says it is examining the cause and assessing any potential damage. It has informed relevant authorities and project partners. The company has not reported the extent of the incident or whether anyone was injured.
Contributing factors
Not reported. RWE says the cause is still being examined.
Lessons learned
- Treat component loading onto an installation vessel as a controlled lifting operation, with a clear stop if handling does not go as planned.
- Tell authorities and project partners promptly while cause and damage are still being assessed.
- Do not treat an unresolved loading incident as minor until damage and any injuries are reported.
Not yet known
- Nature and extent of the incident
- Whether anyone was injured
- Potential damage to components
- Turbine component model and age
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Published 2026-09-16. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
