Posted on July 22, 2026
Van Oord has completed the rock installation works for Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm. Our vessels, Bravenes and Nordnes, installed a total of 300,000 tonnes of rock, protecting turbine foundations and critical cable infrastructure.
A key milestone was the successful stabilisation of all cable protection systems and the installation of eco-rock berms, including rocks up to 450 kg, the largest ever installed by an SRI vessel. This achievement sets a new benchmark for combining critical infrastructure protection with marine biodiversity enhancement.
Together with Ecowende, we developed nature-inclusive scour protection that supports both infrastructure resilience and marine biodiversity. The design incorporates ecological bays, habitat-forming crevices, and varied rock sizes to create habitats for marine life. The works form part of Van Oord’s wider scope on the Hollandse Kust West project, including the transport and installation of foundations and wind turbines, and the installation of inter-array cables.
Adding to this achievement, the wind farm has already started producing electricity, showcasing how renewable energy generation and nature enhancement can go hand in hand.
We’re proud to contribute to what is set to become one of the most ecological offshore wind farms yet. Curious about the project? Check: https://lnkd.in/emYG_tBn.
