ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AIP) for a WindFloat offshore wind foundation designed for deployment in Japanese waters, featuring a 5MW offshore wind turbine. The engineering work was carried out under contract with Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, Co., Ltd. for a feasibility study performed for NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).
The issuance of the AIP indicates that the WindFloat floating offshore wind foundation is conceptually feasible in accordance with the strict Japanese design and regulatory standards, risks have been properly analyzed and that ClassNK is satisfied that the engineering for the foundation is suitable for deployment in the offshore environment.
