In an effort to boost floating offshore wind, DNV GL released the first integrated rule set for floating offshore wind structures (DNVGL-RU-OU-0512).
Namely, the new rules provide both new entrants and experienced stakeholders a set of well-tested rules and standardized processes for these new structures.
Following the above, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL – Maritime, stated:
Unleashing this industry will require businesses from many different sectors and new types of standards to enhance cross sector cooperation. Our new rules build from this foundation – bringing together offshore, energy, maritime and digital expertise to form a truly integrated rule set.
The rules will enter into force 1 January 2021, as thet lay down technical and procedural requirements related to obtaining and retaining a class certificate for a floating offshore wind turbine installation.
In fact, owners, designers and manufacturers benefit from being able to shift into this new segment, while having a familiar framework so that new processes can be seamlessly integrated into their existing production structures.
What is more, the rules are flexible enough to cover all potential hull shapes, including barge, semi-submersible, vertical floating columns (Spar) and tension-leg platform.
Specifically, the basic classification scope covers the floating structure, including mooring systems, with an additional voluntary class notation covering the power generation system, including the tower.
However, for other types of floating offshore wind turbine installations with design alternatives not explicitly covered
by these rules, alternative solutions may be accepted provided adequately documented in order to provide an
overall safety standard equivalent with the rules.
As the first truly integrated rule set for floating offshore wind we draw on many different types standards from different sectors. This means that the new rules don’t shut out the other sectors that need to work together to realise a floating offshore wind project – but expand to bring them all together.
…Geir Fuglerud, Director of Offshore Classification at DNV GL – Maritime, stated.
Overall, in light of the new rules situation, DNV GL recently introduced a new chapter to its world leading rules for ship classification: Digital Features.
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