Monopile installation complete at Inch Cape — powered by record performance from IQIP

FPUT3500: ready for the future of lifting XL monopiles

In addition, this project marked the first deployment of IQIP’s FPUT3500 (Flanged Pile Upending Tool), now available in our rental fleet. Monopiles are transported horizontally and must be upended before installation. The FPUT3500 is specifically engineered for this critical operation: it engages with the L-shaped flange geometry and locks into the top of the monopile via remote control. The crane then lifts the pile into a vertical position, after which the tool disengages remotely and returns to deck — ensuring a safe, efficient, and fully “no hands on deck” operation. With a lifting capacity of up to 3,500 tonnes, the FPUT3500 is built to support the next generation of XL monopiles in offshore wind.

A strong example of collaboration, innovation, and execution at scale — and a step forward in powering the energy transition. Congratulations to Inch Cape and Jan De Nul on reaching this milestone.

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Over the course of four decades, IQIP has established itself as a front-runner in the foundation and installation industry for offshore and onshore projects. We provide total solutions from consultancy to installation, and are passionately committed to innovation, quality, safety, technology, and craftsmanship. We have played a key role in several of the largest, most complex projects the industry has ever seen and have also developed some of the largest, most technically advanced equipment in the world.

Global presence, with offices and yards in key regions, ensures a deep understanding of local markets, facilitating provision of efficient, tailored services to clients. A forward-thinking, client-centric mindset makes IQIP a reliable partner in building a sustainable future.

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