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 15 MW 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.
The BDA was granted in accordance with DNV-RU-OU-0512 which is globally recognized 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 which can reduce time and cost of maturing floating offshore wind projects towards Final Investment Decisions.
“Achieving this BDA classification has been a strategic priority for Odfjell Oceanwind.
