Sumitomo Teams Up with Irish Floating Wind Mooring Tech Company

Sumitomo Corporation Global Metals (SCGM) and Ireland-based TFI Marine have formed a strategic partnership to bring TFI Marine’s SeaSpring mooring technology to floating wind projects in Japan and other markets.

Under the partnership, the companies will introduce the SeaSpring load- and fatigue-reduction mooring component to projects in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, while also supporting its wider international adoption.

SeaSpring is incorporated into mooring lines to reduce peak loads and improve fatigue performance. According to TFI Marine, this can enable the use of smaller mooring chains, synthetic fibre ropes, anchors and other components, while reducing installation time and vessel requirements.

The companies said the technology can reduce capital and operating expenditure for floating wind projects. SeaSpring has received certification from DNV and ClassNK.

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