The challenge: keeping vessel and structure apart
In offshore wind projects, heavy power cables connect wind turbine generators to offshore substations and from there to the mainland. These cables are expensive, sensitive to bending loads, and central to the operation of the entire installation. The problem with standard deployment methods is straightforward: the installation vessel ends up too close to the structure. That increases collision risk and raises the chance of damaging both the cable and the asset it is connecting to. A cable deployment bow solves this by creating distance where none would otherwise exist. It enables the overboard deployment of a cable loop without the cable exceeding its allowed bending radius.
What a cable deployment bow does
A cable deployment bow is a custom-built guiding structure that diverts an additional length of cable, allowing the installation vessel to maintain a safe stand-off distance from the connection point. The bow supports the cable at a calculated radius, preventing the sharp bends that compromise cable integrity. The result: the cable reaches its destination without accidental contact, without overbending, and with full compliance to project and class requirements.
