14/05/2026
Most people looking at offshore wind see monopiles, towers, and turbines. We often look at something else…
The structures that are almost invisible — yet without them, the entire installation cannot operate safely and efficiently.
Secondary steel structures: Boatlandings, Platforms, Ladders, Supports, Access systems, Railings, Internal and external structures.
These are the components responsible for:
✔ safety of offshore crews
✔ long-term service access for 20–30 years
✔ resistance to harsh marine environments
✔ efficient installation and future O&M operations
In offshore, there is no such thing as “less important” steelwork.
Every detail operates in extreme conditions: saltwater, wind, material fatigue, limited weather windows, and exceptionally high quality requirements.
At Alpin Weld, we see offshore secondary steel as a combination of:
→ welding quality compliant with EN 1090 EXC4
→ full QA/QC and NDT control
→ anitcorrosion coating under Frosio supervision
→ production repeatability
→ readiness for real offshore conditions
Well-executed secondary steel rarely makes the headlines of project reports.
But every single day, it contributes to the safety of people and the reliability of offshore infrastructure. 🌊⚡