Reflex Marine's Proposed Access System - "OWAS"

Reflex Marine is developing in conjunction with industry specialists an Offshore Wind Access System “OWAS” suitable for remote access to turbines.  OWAS is designed to meet the challenges identified and provide a preferred choice for ensuring year round safe access.

The OWAS system has the following features:

  1. Safe and reliable access for up to 3.0m Hs using proven equipment.
    Reflex Marine’s proven transfer equipment is designed to cope with the relative motions between installations and vessels.  The devices specifically withstand impacts of 2 m/s.  No complex motion compensation is required in most sea conditions.
  2. One system for moving people, equipment and repair parts.
    A single system capable and certified for personnel and equipment lifting will maximise opportunity for harsh weather access, with minimal additional capex.  The OWAS system modules will be capable of moving up to 4 people in one lift and tools and equipment up to 4 tonns.
  3. An Emergency evacuation option.
    Inclement weather and nightfall might be one reason why the OWAS system is needed to permit the safe evacuation of personnel otherwise trapped on the turbine structure. 
  4. A means to safely extract injured and stretchered personnel.
    A working incident, a trip or fall or a medical development may render an offshore worker incapable of using ladders to exit.  The OWAS system allows a worker to be safely installed into the supplied stretcher and safety transferred to a vessel to receive medical attention.
  5. High degree of flexibility and application.
    The OWAS system is to be deployed when and where it is needed.  OWAS is ultimately a tool to ensure high turbine availability assurance.  If the turbines in use have proved high reliability the modules may be transferred to more sensitive turbines.   Repair and major maintenance of each module can be conducted onshore.  Vessel options remain highly flexible and user training is minimal and non-specialist.

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For further information please visit our OWAS Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.