Sarens has supported the Nordseecluster Wind Farm by supplying the 120 m oceangoing flat-top barge Caroline under a bareboat charter in collaboration with Manora. The company said Caroline is a rare asset, with only six comparable units available across the North Sea and the Mediterranean.

The barge was mobilised to Ravenna, Italy, where it was loaded with a 3,000 t jacket, pin piles and a transition piece for offshore installation. After sailing to Rotterdam, Caroline remained on standby until the heavy-lift vessel was ready for deployment.

Ahead of mobilisation, Caroline underwent dry-dock maintenance and received a new coating, with the client verifying the vessel’s deck strength to accommodate the cargo’s dimensions and weight. Sarens said its established cooperation with Manora, supported by pricing agreed two years ago, contributed to the charter arrangement.

Jan Willems, Manager Maritime Activities at Sarens, said the project highlighted cooperation with Manora and the delivery of timely maritime solutions for offshore wind logistics.