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bed up to typically 20m above the sea water level, keeping the bolted flange on top safely apart from the crest of the waves. This section allows to be outfitted onshore with all functionalities needed in terms of boat landing, cable guiding and last but not least corrosion protection systems. The central column is designed as an open system allowing an unrestricted water exchange in each
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