OREI – Windmills

WTG or wind turbine generators are a major new development in offshore electricity generation. Often painted grey they can be hard to detect by eye.
WTG or wind turbine generators are a major new development in offshore electricity generation. Often painted grey they can be hard to detect by eye.
The scale of WTG can be seen here when placed against figures.
The scale of WTG can be seen here when placed against figures.
Escape from WTG is by climbing to the nacelle hatch. WTG is then placed at right angles to the wind and locked with blades feathered. This makes it safe for the helicopter to approach.
Escape from WTG is by climbing to the nacelle hatch. WTG is then placed at right angles to the wind and locked with blades feathered. This makes it safe for the helicopter to approach.
When in operation WTG generate EMF at the head of the windmill causing distortion to radar pictures
When in operation WTG generate EMF at the head of the windmill causing distortion to radar pictures

MGN 372 Offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs): guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs

MGN 371 Offshore renewable energy installations (OREIs): guidance on UK navigational practice, safety and emergency response issues