Radar Early Warning Systems (REWS) play a critical role in detecting and tracking vessels around offshore oil and gas platforms. These systems ensuring safe maritime operations and monitor nearby traffic to provide early warning of potential risks allision.

Wind farms can introduce detection challenges, including shadowing effects and turbine-induced returns, which may impact the REWS’s ability to detect and track vessels. Our advanced modelling techniques assess these factors, identifying potential detection gaps and evaluating their effect on TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) alarms.

Additionally, rerouted vessel traffic due to wind farm installations may push vessels closer to oil and gas platforms, increasing the risk of allision incidents. Changes in heading and vector patterns can also lead to an increase in alarm rates, potentially affecting operational efficiency.

Ensuring that REWS can detect vessel in the regions and that the alarms function reliably is essential for allision risk mitigation and offshore asset protection. At Manchester Advanced Radar Services Ltd, we provide detailed REWS performance assessments to evaluate detection capabilities and ensure that alarms are issued efficiently and in a timely manner.

For expert REWS assessments and tailored solutions, contact us to discuss your project requirements.