We also promise that HHI Group will encourage new value creation to lead the market, responding to customers’ desire for the achievement of net-zero emissions".Īlex Gregg-Smith, Executive Vice President for Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “Bureau Veritas is proud of the successful completion of this AiP with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd for the design of its “Hi-Float” floating offshore wind turbine foundation. "These projects are part of our continuous endeavors and commitment to a sustainable future that is aligned with HHI Group’s ESG vision, “Beyond Blue Forward to Green”. In addition, Hi-Float provides higher productivity considering the construction yard infrastructure and efficiency of marine operations. Seon Mook Lim, Executive Vice President of HHI, said: "Obtaining the AiP for these innovative floating offshore wind turbine foundations is a meaningful technological milestone that will enable our solutions to contribute to the global decarbonization effort.
The certificate was delivered to Seon Mook Lim, Executive Vice President of HHI, by Christophe Capitant, Chief Country Executive of BV Korea, at a ceremony hosted by HHI Offshore & Industrial Division in Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
The good performance of Hi-Float in the offshore environment was verified through numerical analysis and wave basin model testing, BV said. The offshore floating wind substructure “Hi-Float” is designed to support a 10MW wind turbine with semi-submersible and mooring technology.Īccording to a press statement issued by BV, at Hi-Float, a passive ballast system ensures that risk is kept to a minimum during offshore operations. Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries for its design and development of “Hi-Float”, a floating offshore wind turbine foundation.
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