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UK Company Unveils Mooring Solution For Floating Offshore Wind

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on offshoreWIND.biz.

This is the sub-heading.

UK-based Blackfish Engineering has unveiled a mooring system, called C-Dart, which eliminates the direct handling of heavy mooring lines by operational personnel. The system is designed to rapidly connect various floating structures and assets, including wave and tidal energy converters, offshore wind, floating solar platforms, aquaculture, and more, according to the company.

These three paragraphs give a few details.

By utilising the principles of gravity, buoyancy, and rope tension, the C-Dart system facilitates a contact-free, automated connection process that secures equipment securely and swiftly, Blackfish said.

The system’s rapid connect and disconnect capability is said to cut down the time typically required for offshore operations which is vital in reducing the overall operational costs and downtime, particularly in the high-stakes environment of renewable energy projects.

Constructed from high-tensile, corrosion-resistant materials, the C-Dart system could withstand harsh oceanic environments, extending its service life while minimising maintenance requirements.

There is also this excellent video.

These are my thoughts.

The Companies Involved

The companies, organisations involved are listed on the C-Dart product page.

Skua Marine Ltd, Morek Ltd, Flowave, Underwater Trials Centre, Offshore Simulation Centre, National Decommissioning Centre, Bureau Veritas, Queen Mary University, The Waves Group, KML, Alex Alliston, Arnbjorn Joensen

Note.

1. Blackfish Engineering are in Bristol.
2. Bureau Veritas is a French company specialized in testing, inspection and certification founded in 1828.
3. Queen Mary University is in London.
4. The Underwater Trials Centre is in Fort William.
5. The National Decommissioning Centre is in Aberdeen.
6. The Offshore Simulation Centre, is in Norway.

Funding came from the Scottish Government.

Good Design And Improved Safety

It does look in this product that good design and improved safety go together.

Conclusion

This peoduct could be a real winner.

July 16, 2024 - Posted by AnonW | Design, Energy | Blackfish Engineering., C-Dart, Floating Wind Power, Good Design, Innovation, Offshore Wind Power, Queen Mary University, Wind Power