A platform designed to aid in the building and launching of floating wind turbines is being researched and tested with support from Marine-i. The design has been created by Tugdock which is based in Falmouth, Cornwall.The company has patented and produced a novel floating solution to lift structures for various uses. The next step for Tugdock is to carry out testing of a scale model of the platform. Marine-i is supporting this through grant funding and by providing access to marine RD&I expertise and testing facilities.
Marine-i is a project designed to help marine technology businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly grow through research, development and innovation. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Marine-i is a collaboration between the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, The Cornwall College Group, Cornwall Marine Network, Cornwall Development Company and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.
