SAL has completed the transition piece installation campaign for the Baltic Power offshore wind project, closing a major offshore construction phase in the Baltic Sea.

The campaign ended with MV Lone moored in Rønne after supporting the installation of all 76 transition pieces. The work marked an important milestone for SAL and the first successful execution of this installation scope for the vessel.

The project is part of a large-scale offshore wind development and one of Poland’s most significant renewable energy investments. SAL’s scope went beyond transport and lifting, including the design and fabrication of dedicated installation and lifting tools, as well as custom seafastening grillages engineered for the operation.

The company also provided technical management throughout the project. On board MV Lone, a fully owned eight-layer Temporary Living Quarter supported offshore execution with modernised workspaces and comfortable living conditions.

Each installation cycle followed a coordinated sequence covering warning light removal, flange cleaning, anode ring installation, lifting and positioning of the transition piece, bolting and final completion works.

Thijs Dikkers, Project Director at Van Oord, said the completion reflected strong collaboration across the project team. Tomasz Reterski, Senior Project Manager at SAL, said preparation and close alignment between engineering, technical management, vessel operations and offshore execution teams enabled safe, on-schedule delivery.

Richard Bedwell, Foundation Package Manager at Baltic Power, said the campaign had no precedent in Poland and involved more than 500 crew members and around 20 vessels to install foundations and transition pieces for 76 turbines.

SAL said it was proud to contribute its expertise to projects supporting Poland’s energy transition and the future development of offshore wind.