Cover Picture: Steel Construction 3/2022

In April 2020, the world's first submerged full size slip joint was installed in the Borssele V offshore wind farm. An extensive qualification programme in terms of numerical modelling and testing (see photo) was set up prior to installing the slip joint. The Borssele V offshore wind farm offered a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the industry that the slip joint connection is fully feasible, certified and ready for practical implementation (s. paper Suur, S; Hengeveld, F., p. 152 ff.)