Wind Energy – Floating Wind
Odfjell Oceanwind has been granted Basic Design Approval (BDA) from DNV for the Deepsea Star floating offshore wind design.
The BDA covers the use of Siemens Gamesa’s SG DD-236 15MW wind turbine generator in a wide range of conditions, including the harsh environments present in multiple offshore wind locations in the North Sea and UK.
This achievement positions Odfjell Oceanwind at the forefront of floating offshore wind innovation and underscores DNV’s role as a leader in shaping relevant renewable energy frameworks and standards.
The BDA was granted in accordance with DNV-RU-OU-0512, which is globally recognised for the classification of floating wind installation designs.
The BDA process, conducted by DNV, is a rigorous assessment that verifies that the Deepsea Star design follows the governing standard DNV-ST-0119, including the strength and grade of steel material for the main steel structure, corrosion protection, stability, mooring, marine, and electrical systems.
Odfjell Oceanwind recognizes that obtaining the BDA provides a robust foundation that can facilitate later project-specific design optimization and certification processes.
By achieving the BDA, Odfjell Oceanwind strengthens investor confidence and reduces risk for developers adopting the Deepsea Star floater design. The BDA is a result of an extensive, front-loaded engineering and compliance effort that can reduce the time and cost of maturing floating offshore wind projects towards Final Investment Decisions.
