This first-of-its-kind deployment signals a step change in how safety and operational assurance can be managed in offshore wind, with WindSafe introducing real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation to enhance performance and reduce risk at scale.
Developed by Fennex, an award-winning Aberdeen-based digital technology company, WindSafe was purpose-built to address the evolving challenges of high-risk offshore environments, with support from an innovation grant provided by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP)- a flagship initiative delivered by ORE Catapult to accelerate the growth of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain through targeted innovation support.
Drawing on years of experience pioneering digital transformation in the global oil and gas sector, Fennex applied its expertise to develop a powerful, AI-enabled, cloud-based solution tailored to the unique demands of offshore wind.
Fennex also recently graduated from the first Scottish cohort of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Launch Academy, an innovation accelerator backed by BlueFloat Energy and Nadara Partnership.
David Robertson, Portfolio Director of the BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, said,
“As a pioneer in commercial scale floating offshore wind, we see digital innovation and the use of AI as key to delivering safer, smarter, and more resilient operations. Through our involvement in the ORE Catapult’s Launch Academy, we’ve actively supported the growth of local innovation, with Fennex demonstrating capability in bridging deep offshore experience with forward-thinking digital solutions.”
“As we advance our 4.4 gigawatt portfolio of floating wind projects, we remain committed to supporting a competitive, local supply chain and enabling technology that strengthens the industry as a whole.”
WindSafe digitizes, integrates, and automates safety-critical workflows, providing offshore teams with real-time intelligence, enhanced collaboration, and proactive risk management capabilities. It replaces siloed, reactive processes with a unified, intelligent platform that empowers data-driven decisions at every level of operations.
Nassima Brown, Director at Fennex, added, “This collaboration marks a defining moment, not only for Fennex, but for how the offshore wind sector approaches safety in the digital era. BlueFloat Energy | Nadara’s leadership in being first to adopt WindSafe™sets a new standard for the industry.”
Looking ahead, both companies view the deployment of WindSafe as a catalyst for broader transformation across the offshore wind value chain.
