An offshore wind turbine at the Greater Changhua Northwest Offshore Wind Farm suffered blade damage on 2 October. No personnel were working on the turbine at the time and no vessels were in the safety zone. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The operator notified regulators and implemented sea area safety controls. The turbine remains under warranty with the original equipment manufacturer.
Lessons learned
Maintain continuous remote monitoring of turbines to detect damage promptly.
Ensure pre-positioned emergency response vessels for rapid intervention when required.
Keep all relevant authorities and stakeholders informed immediately after an incident.
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