Recently, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has issued Approval in Principle (AIP) certificates for a series of self-developed design solutions for Spar floating offshore wind platforms by OFFSHORE OIL ENGINEERING CO., LTD. (COOEC). These designs mark China’s first Spar floating offshore wind solutions accredited by an international classification society, demonstrating that the overall designs have reached an advanced level in terms of safety, technical maturity and compliance with international rules.
As one of the key technical routes for deepwater offshore wind development, the Spar floating offshore wind platform features a slender cylindrical structure and is anchored to the seabed via mooring systems. It is applicable to water depths ranging from 1,000 meters to 3,000 meters, delivering excellent motion performance and stability. The eight certified designs cover wind turbine capacities from 12 MW to 25 MW, adopting both steel and concrete floating hull structures, which reflect advanced concepts and diversified design approaches.
During the AIP assessment, BV conducted thorough reviews on the general arrangement, structural design and overall performance of the solutions in accordance with relevant rules. This certification embodies BV’s commitment to engaging deeply at the early project stage and delivering forward-looking technical support to clients. It not only recognizes the qualified designs, but also highlights BV’s professional expertise in facilitating the innovation of COOEC and ensuring the safe implementation of complex energy systems.
With extensive experience in marine engineering and renewable energy sectors, BV provides integrated technical services and full-lifecycle assurance for offshore wind projects, including design appraisal at the front-end design assessment stage (AIP), construction surveillance, classification certification and lifecycle risk management, ensuring the long-term safe, reliable and compliant operation of projects.
Moving forward, BV will continue to leverage its global technical network and normative framework to support the sound implementation of innovative marine energy solutions including floating offshore wind, and jointly drive the steady development of the industry towards deepwater deployment, decarbonization and high-quality growth.