LR publishes recommended practices for floating offshore wind turbine support structures

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published its first Recommended Practice (RP) for floating offshore wind turbine support structures.

Designed in accordance with established international codes and standards, including IEC 61400-3-2 and ISO 19000 series, LR’s RP facilitates the development of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT). The document offers guidance throughout the project life cycle, covering important aspects such as site assessment, design, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning and operation of the FOWT.

Neil Morgan, offshore wind engineering manager at LR, said: “At LR we have been a strong supporter of the development of floating wind power since its inception. Today we are involved in numerous projects in this sector, ranging from approval in principle to prototype creation. projects intended for installation.”

Sean Van der Post, LR’s Global Offshore Business Director, said: “With the launch of our Offshore Floating Wind Best Practices, LR will be able to further support current initiatives and future clients in their pursuit of sustainable offshore wind solutions by providing stakeholders with the knowledge they need and the ideas needed to overcome the complexities of the offshore wind sector.”