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The floating offshore wind energy industry has marked a turning point in the search for sustainable energy solutions. In this context, marine engineers play a decisive role by providing their competence in marine design, knowledge of hydrodynamics and experience in operations management in complex maritime environments.

The contributions of marine engineers to the floating offshore wind industry are varied, including those encompassing a design and engineering perspective. For example, the design of floating platforms that support offshore wind turbines is one of the key challenges in floating offshore wind. At this juncture, marine engineers are essential, applying their structural design skills to conceive stable and safe floating structures. The changing sea conditions and the dynamic loads they must withstand throughout their useful life require optimizing the shapes and weight distribution of the platforms to ensure the best possible seakeeping. The solutions proposed must minimize the movements and accelerations of the platforms to optimize the energy production of the turbine, but always ensuring sufficient structural resistance and optimizing manufacturing and maintenance costs.

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A significant advancement in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions in harmony with the marine environment.

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This is just one example. Marine engineers also add value to the sector through their knowledge of hydrodynamics and sea behavior studies – as maritime conditions are extremely variable and can have a significant impact on the stability, safety, and performance of floating offshore wind platforms – or on specific regulatory requirements.

In sum, the offshore wind energy industry finds marine engineers a fundamental pillar for its development and expansion. These professionals bring specialized technical knowledge, experience in maritime regulations, and the ability to design structures and systems that operate safely and efficiently in challenging marine environments. Their contribution not only ensures viability and regulatory compliance, but also boosts the ability of offshore wind to play a crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable and energy-clean future.

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