Floating to Floating (or Ship to Ship operations are not new, but what is new is their frequency, complexity and criticality. As deep‑water oil & gas developments expand and floating wind farms move beyond pilot projects, offshore personnel are increasingly required to transfer between moving vessels and structures in unpredictable conditions.

Weather, waves and vessel motion all compound the challenge. Crews must be transferred safely while decks, access points and destinations are constantly moving. Under these conditions, delays impact safety records, maintenance schedules and production targets alike.