On October 16, a representative from the Yangjiang Maritime Department provided an update regarding the ongoing offshore wind energy projects in the area. With November approaching, the South China Sea is set to enter its cold wave and high wind season. Currently, there are nine large-scale platforms, each over 10,000 tons, under simultaneous construction at the Qingshou Liu Offshore Wind Farm. The construction teams are racing against time to meet this year’s offshore wind energy goals before the winter construction window closes.
To ensure the safety of fuel supply operations for the offshore wind construction platforms and support vessels, the Yangjiang Maritime Department has launched a special safety inspection initiative targeting vessels transporting hazardous materials. They have conducted comprehensive checks on all fuel supply vessels in the region, focusing on whether their fueling operations and equipment meet safety standards, as well as verifying the implementation of safety and anti-pollution measures at the fuel supply sites.
Moreover, the department has reinforced protocols by issuing operational guidelines for wind energy vessels. This includes a “four-in-one” regulatory approach that strengthens the verification process for reporting vessel entry and exit, fuel supply operations, and on-site checks, in order to bolster the safety measures surrounding fuel supply for wind energy ships.
Yangjiang has emerged as a leading region in offshore wind energy construction in China, boasting 692 installed wind turbines with a total capacity of 5 million kilowatts. This accounts for 54% of Guangdong Province’s total installed capacity and 13.26% of the national total.
Each day, more than 60 vessels are actively working in Yangjiang’s offshore projects, with a total tonnage exceeding 460,000 tons and more than 1,600 construction personnel on-site. The monthly fuel supply demand for these operations surpasses 5,000 tons.
The Yangjiang Maritime Department is committed to enhancing on-site supervision, maintaining daily safety checks for fuel supply operations, and ensuring the safety of offshore work while protecting the marine environment.
