Stage 3 Phase 1 of the Floating Wind JIP commenced in 2022 with projects running until 2027.

Projects within this Phase have been selected to focus on: electrical systems, mooring systems, logistics, windfarm optimisation, foundations, and asset integrity and monitoring.

Overviews of individual projects can be found below.

Stage 3 Phase 1 technical studies

Dynamic Cable Condition Monitoring (DCCM)

The vulnerability of subsea cables to electrical and mechanical risks due to marine exposure is a critical concern. Even in bottom-fixed offshore wind installations, as indicated by insurance data, cables pose the most common failure risk. Implementing condition-based monitoring can be instrumental in detecting premature failures early and informing design decisions to enhance reliability. However, the lack of consensus on reliable and cost-effective monitoring methods for dynamic cables remains a challenge.

To address this, DCCM aimed to identify the most effective condition-based monitoring techniques for dynamic cables in a floating offshore wind context. The project objectives were to:

• Evaluate the risks associated with dynamic cables and understand the different mitigation techniques.
• Assess the different dynamic cable motions and lifetime monitoring technologies and their applicability in context to predicting premature failures.
• Determine priority actions to support the development and accelerated deployment of condition monitoring strategies for dynamic cables.
• Establish recommendations on an operation and maintenance (O&M) strategy for dynamic cable condition monitoring systems.

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Maximum Operating Sea-state Evaluation (MOSE)

Reducing the design loads on the Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) can allow for lighter, cheaper structures, thereby reducing the upfront cost of a floating wind farm. The MOSE project was initiated to understand trade-offs between load reduction and impact to Annual Energy Production, as well as to identify the key design considerations when implementing this operating philosophy. This summary report outlines the project’s key findings and highlights future requirements for the industry. The project objectives were to:

• Understand the potential cost savings for unit design by using maximum operating sea-states (MOSS).
• Define and outline a process by which MOSS can be optimised during project implementation.
• Evaluate potential implementations of MOSS within the floating wind control and safety system by using robust and reliable sea-state sensors.
• Identify the design considerations, especially metocean conditions and simulation lists, when using MOSS.

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Floating Wind Joint Industry Programme

• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Phase 3
• Phase 4
• Phase 5