DNV - Americas trusted voice for offshore wind
There are massive opportunities in the U.S. for offshore wind. But the market is complex, highly competitive, utilizes a wide variety of highly advanced vessels.
This makes choosing a reliable, expert partner with experience vital.
DNV has over 30 years of experience in supporting offshore wind development, with involvement in over 97% of all offshore wind projects globally. DNV is also the world’s preferred ship class for offshore wind vessels – whether WTIVs, OSVs, CTVs or cable layers, DNV is the market leader.
Working with DNV means you have the leading experts in the field at your side, with unmatched technical know-how to help you seize every opportunity.
Jones Act Vessel Authorization and Expertise
DNV is also fully authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard to perform class and statutory services on Jones Act vessels. In addition, DNV can support you to realize projects under the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP), increasing your flexibility while maintaining safety standards in the construction and operation of U.S. flagged vessels. With over 125 years of operations in the Americas, DNV has the expertise and partnerships to navigate Jones Act and U.S. Flag requirements.
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Offshore Operations & Vessels
Today’s offshore wind vessels are pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to deliver efficiently, safely, and with almost no downtime. DNV’s world leading rules and services can help you exceed your partners expectations, while staying ahead of the regulatory curve.
Floating Wind – the next frontier
Today, offshore wind generation mainly relies on fixed installations. But there is growing momentum for floating offshore wind. Floating wind turbines can enable access to abundant wind resources in deeper waters, more flexibility in site selection, higher wind speed, and lower social and environmental impacts.
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Offshore wind: New horizons demand new approach to operations
With space for traditional offshore wind farms dwindling, the offshore wind industry is moving into new territory, further offshore and in harsher environments with less forgiving seabed conditions.
Standardized solutions help yards achieve cost-effective floating wind construction
Floating wind will create substantial opportunities for yards, vessel operators, offshore companies and many new players.
Offshore wind power expands globally
The offshore wind market is growing constantly in size and power output. While north-western Europe continues to lead in terms of installed offshore power, Asia-Pacific is catching up, with China setting the most ambitious targets.
NEXUS takes action
In the NEXUS consortium, key players in the offshore wind energy market are jointly developing concepts for future crew transfer and service operation vessels that will cut maintenance costs and emissions to air.
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