Gates pose a significant issue in offshore wind farm design. Here’s how we’re solving it
The Growing Concern in Offshore Wind Safety
- According to the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, offshore wind safety incidents increased by 94% in 2023.
- Poorly designed gates and access points pose serious hazards to engineers and workers.
- Compliance with safety regulations is crucial to prevent workplace accidents and delays.
- The challenges of regular maintenance on offshore wind farms require hardware that is highly durable and consistently meets performance standards over time.
Common Failures in Gate Design on Offshore Platforms
Offshore gates often suffer from recurring design flaws. Offshore wind platforms experience some of the harshest environmental conditions, leading to common gate failures:
- Extreme Weather Exposure: High winds, saltwater spray, and temperature fluctuations accelerate corrosion and material degradation.
- Long Maintenance Intervals: Offshore gates are challenging to access, making long-term durability essential.
- Regulatory Requirements: Compliance with industry safety standards such as HSE guidelines requires secure, reliable self-closing gates.
- Inadequate Gate Designs: Inclined gates and rising hinges often fail to meet safety requirements, especially in the long-term, leading to performance issues and safety risks.
The Gatemaster Offshore Solution
11,500+ purpose-engineered gate hinges supplied for offshore projects
To overcome these industry-wide challenges, GMO has engineered a range of self-closing gate solutions designed specifically for offshore platforms. Engineered to last, all components are made from high-grade stainless steel, pickled and passivated for extra corrosion resistance and are designed and engineered in our UK factory to ensure high build quality and maximum reliability.
Enhance worker safety
✅ Self- closing to ensure gates close securely.
✅ Meet safety compliance standards.
✅ Prevent accidental gate openings.
Purpose-Made for Offshore
✅ Corrosion-resistant design ensuring ultimate reliability and longevity.
✅ Reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Tailored to your requirements
✅ Hold open/hold closed function.
✅ Integrated stoppers ensure the gate cannot swing too far.
✅ Adjust the closing force with the built-in adjuster.
Learn more about our access solutions
With more than 17,500 purpose-engineered products supplied for offshore projects, we can help you find the solution to your specific project requirements.
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Learn more about Gatemaster Offshore, our access solutions, and how we can meet your project safety requirements.
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Join our live webinar to see demonstrations of our products and their features. We can tailor the demo to your project requirements and you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions.
- Purpose-made for offshore durability
- Designed for easy operation and safety
- Custom-engineered to meet your requirement