CTV transfer

Safe Transfers Offshore – CTV to Platform Access

CTV Farra Grainne alongside offshore wind platform, safe crew transfer in progress.
Technician climbing ladder from CTV to platform with rope access safety measures.

Working offshore means constant interaction between vessels and platforms, and one of the most critical moments is the crew transfer. These images capture a CTV (crew transfer vessel) push-on to the boat landing, followed by a technician ascending the ladder system under supervision.

It’s a routine part of offshore wind work, but never taken lightly. Every transfer requires planning, timing, and focus, with vessel crews and technicians working in sync. The yellow steel, wave action, and rope work tell the story of an industry that balances risk with control – always aiming for safe, efficient access to keep the turbines running.

Scenes like this highlight the skill, discipline, and teamwork that underpin the offshore wind industry.