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Walk to Work (W2W), as this is commonly known, is slowly becoming a new offshore standard. From its first application in the North Sea, to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, W2W has proven to be a safe, efficient, and cost-effective way to transfer personnel and cargo to and from offshore structures. But what exactly is W2W — and why is it becoming an essential part of offshore project planning?

Offshore access is at a crossroads. Traditional CTVs fall short in range and comfort. Full-size SOVs offer power, but at high capital and operational cost. Somewhere in between lies the solution: Mini SOVs, agile, efficient, purpose-built vessels for mid-range operations in milder seas.

Ampelmann is assisting the US offshore wind market to provide safe and efficient offshore access. Discover how Ampelmann's W2W systems are providing assistance to the wind market in the USA.

Ampelmann has had a year of innovations, growth and milestones. In 2023, the company extended its foothold in familiar and new markets.

Safe access between two floating objects has become imperative. Ampelmann's motion compensated gangway systems are capable of providing safe and reliable access for S2S scopes.

Ten years ago, Ampelmann introduced its first Walk to Work (W2W) system to the offshore energy market in the United States of America and today it is preparing for the imminent growth of the US offshore wind sector.

With 2023 on the horizon, Ampelmann reflects on a year passed and looks forward to a new year of collaboration and innovation.

Ampelmann is set to launch its new W-type system, designed specifically for the SOV/CSOV market. This fully electric system marks a new benchmark in energy and design efficiency for wind turbine projects.

The Walk to Work Seminar 2022 this year was held in Aberdeen at the Aberdeen Art Gallery. After a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, Ampelmann was enthusiastic and eager to bring back this event that brings together some of the biggest names in offshore work.