Supporting Northland Power with OSS Fabrication and Commissioning

The Challenge

As part of the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project, Northland Power required experienced supervisory and client representative personnel to oversee the fabrication and commissioning of Offshore Substations (OSS) at PTSC M&C in Vietnam. The project involved the construction and commissioning of multiple offshore substation assets, requiring strict adherence to quality standards, HSE requirements and DNV certification criteria. Effective coordination between the client, EPC contractor, certification bodies and subcontractors was essential to maintaining project schedules and ensuring successful delivery.

The Solution

Atlas NextWave deployed experienced management and supervisory personnel with expertise in offshore wind fabrication, commissioning and project coordination.

Our specialists worked directly within the project organisation, supporting site activities and providing oversight throughout key stages of fabrication and commissioning.

Services included:

• Establishing site office operations and recruiting local project personnel
• Coordinating project kick-off activities with EPC contractors and certification bodies
• Supervising jacket and topside fabrication activities
• Monitoring quality and compliance against DNV and client standards
• Supporting HV and MV commissioning activities
• Delivering HSE leadership and toolbox talks
• Managing investigations, reporting and safety performance
• Coordinating logistics, PPE and work permit requirements
• Providing dedicated local project support

The Outcome

Atlas NextWave successfully supported the fabrication and commissioning of offshore substations for one of Asia-Pacific’s largest offshore wind developments.

Key Results

• Successful oversight of four OSS assets (two jackets and two topsides)
• Strong compliance with Northland Power quality and HSE requirements
• Effective coordination between client, EPC contractor and certification agencies
• Dedicated local supervisory teams supporting fabrication and commissioning
• Seamless integration of international and local project stakeholders
• Enhanced project continuity throughout construction and commissioning phases

The project demonstrates Atlas NextWave’s capability to provide experienced supervisory personnel and technical project support for complex offshore wind fabrication and commissioning programmes.

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