Van Oord and Ecowende deploy silent monopile installation method for Hollandse Kust West wind farm

Van Oord completed the first commercial-scale deployment of a silent monopile installation method at Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West wind farm off the coast of the Netherlands on April 9, 2026. The installation used GBM Works’ jetting solution combined with CAPE Holland’s vibro lifting tool, reducing underwater noise to minimize marine life disruption. Van Oord’s new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas executed the work, marking a milestone in offshore wind construction. The method addresses regulatory and environmental challenges in offshore wind expansion by eliminating the need for traditional pile-driving. This deployment supports Ecowende’s 1.5 GW Hollandse Kust West project, one of the Netherlands’ largest offshore wind initiatives.

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Van Oord

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Van Oord is a Dutch family-owned company with more than 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. They focus on dredging, land infrastructure, offshore wind, and marine construction.

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Ecowende

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GBM Works

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CAPE Holland

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CAPE Holland specializes in offshore pile installation and removal, focusing on improving performance through faster, easier, smoother, and more sustainable methods. They provide solutions for XXL monopile, pin/jacket pile, anchor pile installation, and monopile decommissioning, with a strong emphasis on vibro-piling technology.