Wind of Hope
On the morning of September 19, the 83 meter long, 6499 gt offshore support boat Wind of Hope allided with a wind turbine at the Ørsted’s Hornsea 1 Wind Farm located in the North Sea off the shore of Hornsea, England. The Wind of Hope struck the wind turbine along its starboard hull sustaining damage above the waterline. The turbine also sustained damage to its base. No reports of injuries to the 72 persons on board the vessel.
The Wind of Hope proceeded to Grimsby to be inspected and assess damage. A full inspection of the turbine was to be conducted. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.