Balancing offshore wind energy and navigational safety in the North Sea
Conference/JournalMARIN Report 142
Date17 Dec 2024
Offshore wind energy has become a crucial element in the global transition to sustainable energy, and the North Sea, with its consistent and strong wind resources, is considered a prime location for the expansion of wind farms.
However, to fully capitalise on this potential, cooperation among the countries bordering the North Sea - particularly the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark - is essential. This collaboration is needed not only to boost renewable energy generation but also to safeguard maritime safety and ensure the continued accessibility of vital international shipping routes, such as the SN10 route.
However, to fully capitalise on this potential, cooperation among the countries bordering the North Sea - particularly the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark - is essential. This collaboration is needed not only to boost renewable energy generation but also to safeguard maritime safety and ensure the continued accessibility of vital international shipping routes, such as the SN10 route.
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Yvonne Koldenhof
Senior Project Manager/Teamleader
Formal Safety Assessment of the SN10 shipping route
The SN10 route is a critical international shipping lane that connects the southern North Sea with the Skagerrak and Baltic Sea to the north. As more offshore wind farms are developed in the region, balancing the expansion of renewable energy with the need for safe and efficient maritime transport becomes increasingly challenging.
Different proposed wind farm areas for the various cases