In what wave conditions can the facility be boarded for maintenance or intervention?
This depends on the boarding system used. If a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) or FRC (Fast Rescue Craft) is used then it will be the coxan’s decision depending on wave height, wave direction and relative motion between the service boat and the Power Buoy System. As a guide only, statistical boarding can be estimated on a significant wave height of 2.5 metres. There are alternative boarding techniques available which may increase the significant wave height during which boarding can occur. These systems can be accommodated.
