Statutory offshore inspections
Effective control of compliance, safety and operational continuity requires demonstrable assurance that all equipment and safety systems meet regulatory requirements. Statutory inspections provide that assurance by assessing all legally required work equipment and safety‑critical systems on offshore wind turbines, including lifts, ladders, fall protection, lifting equipment and emergency systems.
By carefully aligning inspections with applicable regulations and the specific asset environment, a clear and auditable view of compliance is established, enabling asset owners and operators to confidently demonstrate adherence to their obligations.
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Control Union consolidates these statutory inspections into a single, integrated campaign tailored to the operational reality of each wind farm. Execution by qualified specialists, supported by structured methodologies and digital reporting, ensures consistent and traceable results across all assets. This approach reduces offshore interventions while providing a complete and reliable compliance overview through one independent inspection partner.
We provide the following inspections within the offshore wind industry:
Statutory inspections – legally required, periodic safety inspections of work equipment and systems on the turbine, focused on HSE compliance and safe working conditions.
Balance of plant inspections – focused on the structural condition and integrity of offshore infrastructure surrounding the turbine, such as foundations, transition pieces, and access systems.
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Offshore wind turbine inspection services built on proven standards
Statutory inspections bundle multiple mandatory ARBO inspections into one coordinated campaign. Scope includes:
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Lifting gear inspections (EKH)
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Fall protection equipment (EKH & NEN-EN 365)
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Ladders, steps, and scaffolds (NEN 2484 & NEN-EN 1004)
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Electrical installations and tools (NEN 1010 & NEN 3140)
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Warehouse racking (NEN-EN 15635 & NPR 5055-1)
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Non-destructive testing (NDT)
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Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme (DROPS)
Protect operations with statutory inspections
25 to 30 years of offshore expertise applied to wind
Control Union transfers decades of oil, gas and maritime inspection knowledge into the relatively young offshore wind sector, delivering mature risk assessment from day one.
Guidance through regulatory grey areas
Control Union assesses legislation, OEM requirements and non-standard situations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance for compliance.
Lifting equipment inspection offshore by recognised specialists
Certified inspectors assess hoisting and lifting gear against EKH criteria, giving operators a documented and defensible approval status for every individual asset.
Focused on workplace safety and compliance
Inspections are fully aligned with ARBO requirements, ensuring workplace safety and clear compliance across all relevant assets and activities.
Documentation that stands up to scrutiny
Clear digital records, including photo evidence and documented approval or rejection outcomes, support compliance and provide a solid basis in case of regulatory review or incident investigation.
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Offshore asset compliance with certainty
Control Union delivers airtight statutory compliance that protects operations, personnel and legal standing across every offshore wind campaign.
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Organisations gain an inspection partner that provides substantive feedback and improvement recommendations.
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Multi-year campaign contracts align with maintenance seasons, giving wind park operators predictable scheduling and continuous compliance coverage.
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An online portal with historical overviews and downloadable reports supports auditable proof of compliance at any moment an authority requests it.
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