GEODIS has successfully completed the transport and float-off of three 2,500-ton floating wind foundations in partnership with Eiffage Metal. The complex operation, which took place between late April and early June, was a key step for the “Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion” (EFGL) pilot project, one of the world’s largest floating offshore wind farms.
The project, which has a capacity of 30 MW, was GEODIS’ first in the floating offshore wind sector.
A Complex Operation at Marseille Port
Managed by a dedicated GEODIS team, the large-scale operation was executed within the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM), moving the foundations from the Eiffage Darsette site to the Carfos terminal in Fos-sur-Mer. The process required an extensive engineering phase, including the design of specialized fastening systems and precise ballasting calculations.
To execute the float-offs, GEODIS mobilized a semi-submersible barge and conducted a carefully sequenced ballasting operation to safely launch the floating structures into the water. According to Nicolas Bonnier, Global Manager of Offshore Wind Solutions for GEODIS, the seamless completion of two consecutive float-offs within six days demonstrated the scalability and industrial feasibility of commercial-size floating wind energy projects.
The successful completion of the project reinforces GEODIS’ strategic commitment to strengthening its position in this emerging sector.
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