Rovco Secures First UXO Project in Germany for Iberdrola’s Windanker Wind Farm

Credit: Iberdrola

Rovco has been awarded a contract by to address unexploded ordnance (UXO) at the site of the Windanker in the . This project marks Rovco's inaugural UXO operation in Germany.

The project will employ 3D modeling and advanced inspection technologies to manage both UXO and non-UXO objects. Rovco's team will ensure that confirmed UXOs are safely relocated or disposed of and will conduct thorough inspections of cleared areas to detect any remaining anomalies.

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The operation will utilize Rovco's newly chartered multipurpose , MV Patriot. The vessel features a spacious deck, an active heave crane, DP Class 2 station-keeping capabilities, and work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), enhancing site-to-shore communication and data processing efficiency, which in turn accelerates project timelines.

Jesus Rodriguez de Diego Zamorano, Project Director for Windanker, noted, “UXO investigation and clearances made with Rovco's innovative technologies successfully contributed to the progress and safety of the Windanker project.”

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Marc Coull, Director of O&M at Rovco, highlighted, “This UXO project with Iberdrola represents a landmark for our construction support services. We are excited to have deployed our advanced UXO solutions in Germany, furthering offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea.”

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