Posted on September 7, 2026
As offshore wind portfolios expand and the industry’s earliest projects move beyond their first decade of operation, operators are increasingly focused on maximizing asset availability, extending equipment life and improving maintenance efficiency. Advances in digital monitoring, predictive maintenance and vessel logistics are helping reshape how offshore assets are managed throughout their lifecycle.
Offshore spoke with Thomas Michel, COO of RWE Offshore Wind, about how operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies have evolved, lessons learned from managing a growing offshore wind portfolio and the technologies shaping the future of offshore asset management.
