Offshore Wind Boom Demands Rugged Inspection Tech
steve
2025-07-16 11:32:28
Saltwater corrosion in turbine foundations has cost offshore wind operators €400M this year. Leading renewable firms now equip vessels with specialized industrial endoscope pipe inspection camera systems. Equinor's new protocol mandates dual-purpose tools: Rigid titanium probes inspect monopile welds at 30m depths, while the waterproof endoscope function examines submerged cables. "Our HD camera sewer pipe camera tech adapted surprisingly well to tidal environments," confirms engineer Lars Björk. Key to success? The sunlight-readable 3 inch screen IPS display allowing instant decisions on rigs. Siemens Gamesa reports 50% faster inspections since implementation.
