Waveroller FOAK Recovery (2014)
Operational context
Recovery of a full-scale WaveRoller unit in Peniche, involving offshore operations, lifting coordination and marine execution under real sea conditions.
Divexpro supported the recovery of a full-scale WaveRoller unit in Peniche, Portugal, following its operational deployment phase.
The operation required coordinated marine execution, including vessel support, towing and assistance to lifting and recovery procedures in a nearshore environment.
Working under real sea conditions, the recovery demanded precise timing, situational awareness and strong coordination between offshore assets and installation teams.
Divexpro contributed with local operational knowledge, marine logistics and direct field support, ensuring a controlled and effective recovery process.
This operation completes the lifecycle of a first-of-a-kind wave energy deployment, from initial survey and installation to full offshore recovery.
Capabilities involved
- Wave energy recovery operations
- Offshore / nearshore marine operations
- Tow operations
- Vessel support
- Heavy lifting coordination
- Recovery logistics
- Operational coordination
- Sea-state execution
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