Accelerate the low carbon transformation.
Our patent-pending FRP monopile foundation expands the capabilities of traditional monopile technology to an unprecedented depth of 100 meters. It offers the stability of a fixed platform while incorporating proven floating and mooring technologies. This innovation achieves favorable economics, particularly in targeted water depths, setting a new industry standard for efficiency and performance.
Fully-restrained Platform Monopile Foundation
The Top Mooring Assembly (TMA) is a patent-pending innovation designed to enhance stability by increasing stiffness against overturning moments, which can be attached either above or below the splash zone and integrates seamlessly with proven offshore technologies like mooring lines and pile anchors.
PATENT PENDING
Top Mooring Assembly (TMA)
Engineering completed
Validation
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Global motion for TMA requirements
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MP and TP design (Empire Engineering)
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Mooring design and install (InterMoor)
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TMA design with machine drawings
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DNV technology qualification (TQ) ongoing
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Test unit fabrication ongoing (Panterra)
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Testing at Mil Lab UiA Norway Nov 29*
The TMA can either be attached to the transition piece above or below water or to the monopile below water.
OUTSIDE THE SPLASH ZONE
TMA Attachment
CERTIFIED PROCESS
We are committed to the rigorous Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process, ensuring each stage of innovation meets stringent standards of verification and testing.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Driven Development
The Top Mooring Assembly (TMA) is a patent-pending innovation designed to enhance stability by increasing stiffness against overturning moments, which can be attached either above or below the splash zone and integrates seamlessly with proven offshore technologies like mooring lines and pile anchors.
PATENT PENDING
Top Mooring Assembly (TMA)
TESTED TRL6*
The FRPM provides more flexibility for manufacturing and installation.
Seamless Install and Execution
Our patent-pending technology can be installed by existing vessels and has been validated with partners up to 80m for a 15MW FRP Monopile. With a smaller diameter and shorter length, the FRP Monopile can enable more units installed per voyage.
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Install anchor piles with SOV / AH
Install monopile (MP)
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As usual, but lighter and smaller diameter
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More MP per voyage probable
Install Transition Piece (TP)
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Rigged at key-side with TMA and messenger ropes for mooring installation
Install mooring lines with new SOV / AH
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Connect to anchor with H-link
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Connect to MP by TMA
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Pull in and pre-tension moorings
Install tower and RNA
Re-tension mooring lines
METHODOLOGY
Installation Validated with Partners in up to 80-meter with Exiting Vessels
Frequently Asked Questions
The attachment point of the Top Mooring Assembly (TMA) can be either above or below the water line. The configuration depends on vessel accessibility, regulations, system requirements, and costs.
The FRP monopile's mooring lines are designed to avoid interference with vessels during both installation and operation. The installation process has been validated by installation contractors and OWF operators for feasibility.
Fatigue is a critical consideration in the design and sizing of the FRP monopile. The system has been rigorously evaluated in concept and FEED studies to ensure it can withstand the environmental loads encountered in offshore wind farms, including fatigue.
The FRP Monopile can be installed in various soil types, but the specific characteristics of the soil—such as sand, clay, or mixed soils—will influence the FRP design. In difficult soils the FRP has an advantage as it can be designed with less embedment length compared to XXL monopiles; and as a result, reduce the need for drilling.
Yes, the FRP Monopile has been validated for installations of up to 22 MW turbines.
The Top Mooring Assembly (TMA) is a patent-pending innovation designed to enhance stability by increasing stiffness against overturning moments, which can be attached either above or below the splash zone and integrates seamlessly with proven offshore technologies like mooring lines and pile anchors.
PATENT PENDING
Top Mooring Assembly (TMA)