ABS has issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new floating offshore substation design for deepwater wind farms.
The company said the concept received a SMART Tier 3 AIP acknowledging alignment with structural health management requirements in the ABS Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units.
According to ABS, the system integrates high-fidelity measurements with predictive modelling to support structural integrity management.
“Floating substations are important assets for deepwater wind energy production, collecting, converting and exporting the electricity from wind turbines to the grid on land,” said Robert Langford, ABS vice president, global offshore renewables.
“ABS is proud to support this market with our global standards for offshore wind foundations, both fixed and floating, substations and the unique vessels that support the industry,” Langford added.
“As part of the grand energy transition journey, our Smart SHM technology will be a key enabler for offshore wind in ensuring both safety and efficiency,” said Byungki Choi, HD HHI executive vice president, Hyundai Maritime Research Institute.
“HD HHI deeply appreciates ABS for their technical expertise and close collaborative support throughout the certification process,” Choi stated.