Aikido Technologies
In early November 2024, Aikido Technologies completed construction of the Aikido One platform, a 1:4 scale pilot, and transported it to Mississippi for testing. At the time of deployment, it represents the largest floating wind platform constructed in the U.S. to-date. The Aikido Platform is unique as it can fold up during assembly and transportation. Once it is in the water, a water ballasting procedure is used to bring it upright to its operational configuration.
Barge Master
Barge Master’s Secondary Steel Installation Vessel (SSIV) project exemplifies innovation in the ocean renewable technology category through its integration of advanced motion compensation technology and dynamic positioning systems for the installation of secondary steel components in offshore wind projects. This initiative addresses significant operational challenges and offers a transformative solution that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and expands the potential for offshore wind development in challenging maritime conditions.
Jaeger Maritime Solutions, GmBH
Jaeger Maritime Solutions’ Basalt Net is an innovative scour protection system for offshore structures like wind turbines and submarine cables. Composed of basalt, it resists extreme temperatures and prevents rotting, ideal for protecting underwater infrastructure from strong currents and erosion. The 8-ton standard version and the 16-ton prototype has been proven effective and environmentally friendly, reducing maintenance needs and supporting sustainable marine construction with an adaptable design that allows on-site filling and easy deployment.
Ocergy
The Culzean 3MW Floating Offshore Wind Pilot, selected under the Scottish Crown Estate’s INTOG leasing round, is under construction 200 miles off Scotland’s coast. Using Ocergy’s innovative OCG-Wind technology, the floating offshore wind turbine will connect to TotalEnergies’ Culzean gas platform, providing 20% of its electricity needs. This modular design allows for efficient fabrication and assembly, leveraging local supply chains. The project tests the integration of floating wind technology with existing offshore oil and gas operations, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in offshore environments.
Saildrone & RPS Tetra Tech
Saildrone and RPS Tetra Tech have designed and executed a multi-phased National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC) project that combines advanced uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) technology with proprietary marine mammal detection artificial intelligence to create a unique near real-time acoustic monitoring platform that can be used to detect, classify, and localize marine mammals remotely.
