3626 Reducing safety risks in F-LiDAR buoy deployment, maintenance and recovery (safety bulletin)

offshore-wind; onshore-wind; renewables
sustainability; offshore-safety
  • Published: March 2026
  • Edition: 1st

Overview:

This bulletin aims to raise awareness of safety risks associated with F-LiDAR buoys and wider F-LiDAR systems, and to identify key areas for attention in aiming to reduce the risks.

It draws on the findings of a workshop arranged by the Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (G+), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Workboat Association in June 2025.

The participants included developers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of buoys and mooring equipment, vessel owners/operators and survey contractors.

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