Digitalisation in Motion - Episode 4: Safety and critical communications for offshore wind

3 September 2021

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Discussion about one of the most important factors for ensuring secure and efficient offshore operations: how to develop a flexible, reliable, and safe communication platform that allows users to coordinate the required interplay of operations. Offshore wind farms have different challenges compared to onshore sites. The location, size, and irregular shape of installations present new challenges to the safe navigation and communication of shipping and emergency rescue. Protecting people's health and safety, optimising offshore operations, and improving productivity are top priorities