The Endeavour jacked up offshore at the site on Friday 30th June and completed the highly technical lifting procedure to raise and install the 80-metre tower, and subsequently, the nacelle. By Sunday, all three 52-metre blades had been successfully fitted.

The procedure was handled with precision and care, as the template for the remaining 87 turbine installations. Health and safety is the fundamental focus within all activities at Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm, and rigorous safety trials and routines were carried out on the handling equipment in line with Scira’s high HSE standards, underpinning the meticulous planning and work processes required during this complex operation.

Having completed this first installation, the Endeavour is returning to Great Yarmouth to collect a further two turbines, each consisting of a tower, nacelle and three blades. Weather permitting, the installation programme will continue at a steady pace over the coming months. As at today [5th July 2011], 58 of the foundations upon which the turbines are installed, are now in situ.