Workboats Consulting – a strong and reliable partner for offshore wind farms (OWF) developers

During the summer we successfully continued our service provision to Estonian offshore wind farm (OWF) developers. This includes a bird observation survey for Utilitas Wind. More detailed work has also begun to determine the bottom conditions in the OWF development areas. Our portfolio of services includes: •Hydrographic surveys •Geophysical surveys •Explosives surveys •Cable detections •Geotechnical […]

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Bird Observations in Spring 2023

We have completed another set of bird observations in the Utilitas Wind Saare-Liivi Offshore Wind Farm. The 46 days of bird observations was carried out from April to May from the offshore survey vessel Hydrograf. The Saare-Liivi wind farm area covers approximately 307 km². The first stage of wind farm development includes installing approximately 80 […]

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Pilot boat transport to Canada!

The latest ship delivery is a special one! First, it marks our 25th vessel transport and secondly, it’s our first shipment to North America. The Baltic Workboats newest WP 17 Pilot vessel “Shipeku” is a real beauty! Our crew experienced exceptional comfort sailing the boat from Estonia to Bremerhaven (Germany), where she was loaded and […]

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Challenging delivery of 45m patrol vessel

Workboats Consulting was trusted to deliver a brand new Baltic Workboats 45m Patrol vessel from Estonia to Bulgaria. A total of 36 day delivery was executed by seven Workboats Consulting crew members and additional 24/7 onshore logistical support to meet all the challenges of this project. We wish “Balchik” and her crew safe seas! Transport […]

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Workboats Consulting contributed to the National Defence!

We were hired by Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the Estonian Defense Forces to conduct technical surveys of Estonian Navy patrol vessels and boats. We are really proud to have been entrusted with this responsible task. Estonian Navy, Commander of the Patrol Boat Squadron Commander Tarmo Sepp:“ We are satisfied with the punctuality and […]

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Supply of Remote Electronic Monitoring for Fishery Control
CCTV system layout illustration on a fishing vessel

Thanks to the pilot project, the Estonian Environmental Board will gain new knowledge about the advantages of using video surveillance to control the fishing activities of fishing vessels. As part of the fishing vessel video surveillance (CCTV) pilot project, a special monitoring system was installed on three fishing vessels, which enables the inspectors of the […]

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WBC joins Estonian Wind Power Association

We have been supporting offshore wind farm developers since 2020 and it seemed logical to join Estonian Wind Power Association to contribute to the growth of offshore wind farm sector in Estonia! Thank you for having us Eesti Tuuleenergia Assotsiatsioon #offshorewind #workboats #greenenergy Read more about Estonian Wind Power Association: https://tuuleenergia.ee/?lang=en

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WBC to lead the way in forming Estonian State Fleet Agency!

Estonian Fleet Agency will be formed! We consider this decision as one of the biggest reforms in Estonian Maritime sector! Job well done from all involved! A very strong final presentation by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Riina Sikkut which led to the decision making by the Estonian Government Stenbocki maja with Kaja […]

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Windfarm development projects in progress!

What is the status of equipment and surveyors availability for the offshore windfarm development projects? A general overheating of the offshore and survey market is developing, leading to contractor struggling to firm up vessel and survey time for decided projects. A natural increase in pricing and delay of project are already seen in the market, […]

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Another 2 SAR boats delivered

Another special SAR boat delivery from Estonia to Constanta, Romania. Regardless of the challenging conditions our crews came on top to deliver these 2 boats in well order and right in time! We supported the shipyard with logistics and crew members to deliver these brand new boats via inland waters to Romanian Sea Rescue! Find […]

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