Offshore staff
TOKYO, Japan — ClassNK has issued approval in principle (AiP) to “K” Line Wind Service for the design of a multifunctional floating offshore wind farm support vessel (MFSV).
“K” Line is a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Japan Marine United Corp. and Nihon Shipyard Co.
Floating offshore wind turbines are typically moored via systems comprising an anchor, mooring chain and a fiber rope. The MFSV is designed to perform transport and installation, including anchor tensioning.
The multifunctional concept allows for differing vessel solutions for each phase of an offshore wind project: survey, transportation, construction, and operations and maintenance.
ClassNK performed the design review based on its Part O of Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships for workships and SPS Code*2, and also IP Code*3, which will take effect from July.
Development of the MFSV has been subsidized by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization as a part of the “Technology development project for basic manufacturing and installation cost reduction for floating wind turbines."
02.28.2024
