The Norwegian classification society Dnv has given its preliminary approval to the project for a floating container terminal developed by Sea Technology, releasing its Aip (Approval in Principle).
“The Approval in Principle (AiP) confirms that the Sea Technology Floating Terminal (Stft) concept is technically feasible and can form the basis for detailed engineering design and future construction phases,” commented the Swedish company in a note. In particular, it explains, Dnv’s assessment was conducted based on the OI Floating Infrastructure Installation class notation, with reference to the relevant offshore structural design standards (DNVGL-RU-OU-0571 and DNV-OS-C102).
Stft, according to its designers, will be able to operate as a transhipment terminal offering an annual capacity of 5-6 million Teu, proving particularly useful in areas such as Indonesia, the Philippines, or the Arctic, which are facing growing demand but lack mature infrastructure, and in waters up to 1,000 meters deep. In more detail, it will be a rectangular structure (6-700 meters long by 360 meters wide), with a ‘draft’ of 17-18 meters.
The terminal, which according to its designers could be integrated with ro-ro berthing facilities, could also host hubs for energy production, water purification, and waste-to-energy plants.
Following this preliminary approval, Sea Technology explained that it will proceed with the next phase of engineering and classification, including energy, logistical, and environmental systems and aspects in the design. To this end, the company has recently entered into a partnership with Meyer Floating Solutions, active in advanced floating architecture and marine engineering solutions, with the aim of further refining the technical design of Stft, exploring modular construction solutions, and preparing international demonstration projects.
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