Project overview:
Novel Launching Platform for Floating Offshore Wind
Awardee:
Foss Maritime
Start Date:
Q4, 2025
Technical Challenge Area:
Floating Structure Engineering
Completion Date:
N/A (Currently Underway)
Synopsis:
Floating offshore wind foundations are growing in size, but ports often lack dry docks to launch them. Foss developed a floating dry dock concept using two connected ocean-going barges. Under this agreement, Foss will refine the design for modularity, cost, and broader use across sites and foundation types.
Target Outcomes:
1
A refined, modular floating dry dock concept design optimized for functionality, constructability, and cost effectiveness.
2
Assessment of multiple port sites and foundation types to evaluate feasibility, scalability, and deployment flexibility.
3
Clear design and cost insights to inform future demonstration, commercialization, and port integration pathways.
