ISO 29400:2020
(Main)Ships and marine technology - Offshore wind energy - Port and marine operations
Ships and marine technology - Offshore wind energy - Port and marine operations
This document provides comprehensive requirements and guidance for the planning and engineering of port and marine operations of offshore wind farms, encompassing all documents and works related to such operations, e.g. the design and analysis of the components, systems, equipment and procedures required to perform port and marine operations, as well as the methods or procedures developed to carry them out safely. This document is intended to be comprehensive, covering all relevant information related to port and marine operations necessary for loadout, offshore transport, installation, offshore commissioning works, operation and maintenance, component exchange, repair operations and decommissioning or redeployment of offshore wind farms. This document is applicable to port and marine operations for offshore structures including: - lattice structure foundations made from steel; - concrete gravity base structures (GBS); - piled steel foundation or mixed steel and concrete foundation structures; - subsea templates and similar temporary structures or installation aids; - steel or mixed material towers, nacelles and blades forming part of the wind turbine generators (WTG); - floating turbines moored to the seabed; - self-elevating offshore units for offshore substations or offshore accommodations platforms; - launching systems at sea from quay side or onshore; - array cables within the wind farms as well as export cables connecting the wind farm to the grid. This document is also applicable to modifications of existing structures, e.g. installation of additional modules, exchange of components or decommissioning, and to marine operations during the service life of the windfarm related to the technical maintenance works. It is not applicable to the following operations: - construction activities, e.g. in a fabrication yard onshore, where there is no exposure to the marine environment; - road transport onshore; - diving.
Navires et technologie maritime — Énergie éolienne offshore — Opérations portuaires et maritimes
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Overview
ISO 29400:2020 - Ships and marine technology - Offshore wind energy - Port and marine operations provides comprehensive requirements and guidance for planning, engineering and executing port and marine operations for offshore wind farms. The standard covers documentation, engineering of components, systems and equipment, and the safe methods and procedures needed for loadout, offshore transport, installation, offshore commissioning, operation & maintenance, component exchange, repairs, and decommissioning or redeployment.
The document applies to a wide range of offshore structures including lattice steel foundations, concrete gravity base structures (GBS), piled and mixed foundations, subsea templates, towers, nacelles, blades, floating turbines, self-elevating units, launching systems and array/export cables. It explicitly excludes onshore fabrication (non‑marine exposure), road transport onshore, and diving operations.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Planning & organization: project and operational organization, communication, quality assurance and administrative procedures.
- HSSE & risk control: Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) planning, risk management techniques, job safety analysis and environmental impact studies.
- Documentation & certification: RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety), document numbering, operational schedules, contingency philosophy, emergency response coordination and as‑built/post‑construction files.
- Metocean requirements: wind, waves, swell, currents, temperature, marine growth, design criteria vs operational limits, return periods, weather windows, forecasts and on‑site monitoring.
- Marine operations engineering: structural integrity calculations for transport and loadout, transport frames and equipment, intermediate storage area design, pre‑assembly area requirements and procedures.
- Marine warranty & approvals: role and scope of Marine Warranty Surveyors (MWS), certification and national authority approvals.
- Equipment & vessels: specification and assessment of marine vessels, major lifting and handling equipment and launching/installation systems.
Practical applications and users
ISO 29400:2020 is intended for organizations involved in offshore wind port and marine operations, including:
- Offshore wind developers and owners
- Marine and structural engineers
- Port authorities and terminal operators
- Marine contractors, heavy‑lift and logistics providers
- Marine Warranty Surveyors and certification bodies
- HSSE and project planners, metocean analysts
Use cases include preparing port acceptance, loadout and transport plans, defining operational limits and weather windows, creating contingency and emergency procedures, and ensuring regulatory and warranty compliance during installation, maintenance and decommissioning.
Related standards
Standards commonly referenced alongside ISO 29400:2020 include industry codes and standards for wind turbines, offshore structures, metocean analysis and maritime safety (for example IEC wind turbine standards, ISO/IMO marine conventions and ISO 19901 series for offshore structures). These help integrate technical design, environmental and safety requirements into port and marine operation planning.
Keywords: ISO 29400:2020, offshore wind, port and marine operations, metocean, HSSE, RAMS, marine warranty, loadout, installation, decommissioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 29400:2020 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Ships and marine technology - Offshore wind energy - Port and marine operations". This standard covers: This document provides comprehensive requirements and guidance for the planning and engineering of port and marine operations of offshore wind farms, encompassing all documents and works related to such operations, e.g. the design and analysis of the components, systems, equipment and procedures required to perform port and marine operations, as well as the methods or procedures developed to carry them out safely. This document is intended to be comprehensive, covering all relevant information related to port and marine operations necessary for loadout, offshore transport, installation, offshore commissioning works, operation and maintenance, component exchange, repair operations and decommissioning or redeployment of offshore wind farms. This document is applicable to port and marine operations for offshore structures including: - lattice structure foundations made from steel; - concrete gravity base structures (GBS); - piled steel foundation or mixed steel and concrete foundation structures; - subsea templates and similar temporary structures or installation aids; - steel or mixed material towers, nacelles and blades forming part of the wind turbine generators (WTG); - floating turbines moored to the seabed; - self-elevating offshore units for offshore substations or offshore accommodations platforms; - launching systems at sea from quay side or onshore; - array cables within the wind farms as well as export cables connecting the wind farm to the grid. This document is also applicable to modifications of existing structures, e.g. installation of additional modules, exchange of components or decommissioning, and to marine operations during the service life of the windfarm related to the technical maintenance works. It is not applicable to the following operations: - construction activities, e.g. in a fabrication yard onshore, where there is no exposure to the marine environment; - road transport onshore; - diving.
This document provides comprehensive requirements and guidance for the planning and engineering of port and marine operations of offshore wind farms, encompassing all documents and works related to such operations, e.g. the design and analysis of the components, systems, equipment and procedures required to perform port and marine operations, as well as the methods or procedures developed to carry them out safely. This document is intended to be comprehensive, covering all relevant information related to port and marine operations necessary for loadout, offshore transport, installation, offshore commissioning works, operation and maintenance, component exchange, repair operations and decommissioning or redeployment of offshore wind farms. This document is applicable to port and marine operations for offshore structures including: - lattice structure foundations made from steel; - concrete gravity base structures (GBS); - piled steel foundation or mixed steel and concrete foundation structures; - subsea templates and similar temporary structures or installation aids; - steel or mixed material towers, nacelles and blades forming part of the wind turbine generators (WTG); - floating turbines moored to the seabed; - self-elevating offshore units for offshore substations or offshore accommodations platforms; - launching systems at sea from quay side or onshore; - array cables within the wind farms as well as export cables connecting the wind farm to the grid. This document is also applicable to modifications of existing structures, e.g. installation of additional modules, exchange of components or decommissioning, and to marine operations during the service life of the windfarm related to the technical maintenance works. It is not applicable to the following operations: - construction activities, e.g. in a fabrication yard onshore, where there is no exposure to the marine environment; - road transport onshore; - diving.
ISO 29400:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.50 - Deck equipment and installations. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 29400:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 29400:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 29400
Second edition
2020-05
Ships and marine technology —
Offshore wind energy — Port and
marine operations
Navires et technologie maritime — Énergie éolienne offshore —
Opérations portuaires et maritimes
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ISO 2020
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Contents Page
Foreword .xi
Introduction .xii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms .25
4.1 Symbols .25
4.2 Abbreviated terms .29
5 General considerations .32
5.1 Introduction .32
5.1.1 General.32
5.1.2 Safety requirements .33
5.2 Jurisdiction .34
5.2.1 Introduction .34
5.2.2 Safety of life at sea .34
5.2.3 Environment .35
5.3 HSSE plan .35
5.4 Risk management .35
5.4.1 Introduction .35
5.4.2 Techniques to evaluate risks .36
5.5 Job safety analysis .36
5.6 Environmental impact study .37
5.7 Manning, qualifications, job and safety training .37
5.8 Daily progress and incident reporting .37
5.9 Personnel tracking .38
5.10 Approval by national authorities.38
6 Organization, documentation and planning .38
6.1 Introduction .38
6.2 Organization and communication .39
6.2.1 Project organization .39
6.2.2 Operational organization .39
6.3 Quality assurance and administrative procedures .40
6.4 Technical procedures.40
6.5 Technical documentation .41
6.5.1 Document numbering system .41
6.5.2 RAMS for port and marine operations .41
6.5.3 Operational schedule/programme .42
6.5.4 Contingency philosophy .43
6.5.5 Contingency planning and emergency procedures .43
6.5.6 Emergency response coordination plan .44
6.5.7 As-built documentation/Post construction file .45
6.5.8 Standards for data transfer to CAD systems .46
6.6 Certification and documentation .48
6.6.1 Introduction .48
6.6.2 Required or recommended documentation .49
6.7 Marine warranty survey .49
6.7.1 Introduction .49
6.7.2 Role of the marine warranty surveyor .49
6.7.3 MWS scope of work .50
6.7.4 Certificate of approval .50
6.8 Systems and equipment .51
6.8.1 Introduction .51
6.8.2 Marine vessels .51
6.8.3 Major equipment .51
7 Metocean requirements .51
7.1 Introduction .51
7.2 Weather-restricted/weather-unrestricted operations .52
7.2.1 Weather-restricted operations .52
7.2.2 Weather-unrestricted operations .52
7.3 Metocean conditions .52
7.3.1 Wind .52
7.3.2 Wave, wave period and swell conditions .53
7.3.3 Current.53
7.3.4 Other metocean factors .53
7.3.5 Temperature .54
7.3.6 Marine growth .54
7.4 Metocean criteria .54
7.4.1 Design criteria and operational limits .54
7.4.2 Return periods .55
7.4.3 Vessel response-based analysis .55
7.4.4 Probability distributions of sea state parameters .55
7.5 Operational duration, contingency and weather window .55
7.5.1 Planned operational duration .55
7.5.2 Weather window and contingency.56
7.5.3 Point of no return .56
7.5.4 Forecasted and monitored operational limits, metocean reduction factor .57
7.6 Weather forecasts .58
7.6.1 Introduction .58
7.6.2 Forecast parameters .58
7.7 On-site monitoring .58
8 Onshore transport and nearshore transport .59
8.1 Introduction .59
8.2 Structural integrity calculations .59
8.3 Transport by road .59
8.4 Transport via inland waterways .59
8.5 Transport via nearshore waterways .60
8.6 Transport via railways .60
8.7 Transport frames and equipment .60
9 Intermediate storage areas .60
9.1 Introduction .60
9.2 Infrastructure requirements .61
9.2.1 Load bearing .61
9.2.2 Surface .61
9.3 Storage frames and equipment .61
9.4 Requirements of components for storage .62
9.5 Protection of components against environmental conditions .62
9.6 Structural integrity calculations .62
9.6.1 Introduction .62
9.6.2 Vortex shedding .62
9.7 Security measures .63
10 Pre-assembly .63
10.1 Introduction .63
10.2 Pre-assembly area requirements .63
10.3 Pre-assembly activities .63
10.4 Pre-assembly equipment .64
10.5 Structural integrity calculations .64
10.6 Vortex shedding .64
10.7 Security measures .64
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11 Port activities .64
11.1 Introduction .64
11.2 Accessibility of harbour areas .64
11.2.1 Water access .64
11.2.2 Inland access .65
11.3 Storage areas of quayside .65
11.4 Security measures .65
11.5 Quayside requirements .65
11.6 Port subsea soil requirements for jacking activities .65
12 Weight control .66
12.1 Introduction .66
12.2 Weight control classes .67
12.3 Weight and CoG constraints .67
12.4 Weight control monitoring .67
12.5 Dimensional control .68
12.6 Serial items .68
12.7 Weight determinations .68
13 Stability .68
13.1 Introduction .68
13.2 General requirements .69
13.3 Stability calculations .69
13.4 Intact stability .70
13.4.1 Introduction .70
13.4.2 Intact stability criteria .71
13.5 Damage stability .72
13.5.1 Introduction .72
13.5.2 Damage stability criteria .74
13.6 Single-barge transports .75
13.7 Multi-barge transports .75
13.8 Classed vessels .76
13.9 Self-floating structures .76
13.9.1 Introduction .76
13.9.2 Intact and damage stability .76
13.9.3 Upending and installation of self-floating and launched structures .77
13.10 Loadout operations .78
13.11 Watertight integrity and temporary closures .79
13.12 Inclining tests .79
14 Ballasting operations .80
14.1 Introduction .80
14.2 Ballast calculations for different stages.81
14.3 In ballast system .81
14.3.1 Operational aspects .81
14.3.2 Other operational considerations .82
14.4 Protection against damage and deterioration .82
14.4.1 Introduction .82
14.4.2 Freezing .83
14.5 Prevention of progressive flooding in damage condition .83
14.6 Control and indicating systems .83
14.7 Pumps .84
14.7.1 Introduction .84
14.7.2 Specification and layout .84
14.7.3 Pump performance curves and functional limitations .84
14.8 Valve arrangements .84
14.9 Vent systems.85
14.10 Air cushion system capacity .85
14.11 System testing .85
15 Loadout .85
15.1 Introduction .85
15.2 Categories of loadout .86
15.2.1 Introduction .86
15.2.2 Design: structural analysis during all loadout phases .87
15.2.3 Loadout planning .87
15.2.4 Cargo weight details and CoG information .87
15.2.5 Deck loading plan .88
15.3 Structure being loaded .88
15.4 Site and quay .88
15.5 Barge .89
15.6 Link beams, skidways and skidshoes .89
15.7 Moorings . .89
15.7.1 Weather-restricted operation .89
15.7.2 Temporary mooring system .90
15.8 Grounded loadouts .90
15.9 Pumping and ballasting .91
15.9.1 Pump capacity .91
15.9.2 Recommended pump capacity .91
15.10 Loadouts by trailers, SPMTs or hydraulic skidshoes .92
15.10.1 Introduction .92
15.10.2 Structural capacity .92
15.10.3 Load equalization and stability .93
15.10.4 Vertical alignment .93
15.10.5 Skidshoes .93
15.11 Propulsion system design, redundancy and back-up .93
15.11.1 Propulsion system .93
15.11.2 Redundancy and recommendations .94
15.12 Float-on onto submersible barges or vessels .95
15.13 Lifted loadouts.96
15.14 Horizontal loadouts .97
15.15 Barge reinstatement and sea fastenings .97
15.16 Tugs.98
15.17 Management and organization .98
15.18 Loadout manual .98
15.19 Operating manual .98
16 Transportation .100
16.1 Introduction .100
16.2 General considerations .100
16.2.1 Manned tows .100
16.2.2 Unmanned tows .101
16.2.3 Navigation lights, signals and day shapes .101
16.2.4 Contingency.101
16.2.5 Motion responses .101
16.2.6 Verification of the transported object.101
16.2.7 Structural analysis during all transport phases .101
16.2.8 Transport planning .102
16.3 Weather routeing and forecasting .102
16.4 Ports of shelter, shelter areas, holding areas .102
16.5 Inspections during the towage or voyage .103
16.6 Responsibility .103
16.7 Hazardous materials .103
16.8 Ballast water .104
16.9 Restricted depths, heights and manoeuvrability .104
16.10 Under-keel clearances .104
16.11 Air draught .105
16.12 Channel width .105
16.13 Survey requirements .105
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16.14 Towline pull required, fleet composition and towing arrangement .106
16.14.1 Towline pull required .106
16.14.2 Towing fleet .107
16.14.3 Towing arrangement .107
16.14.4 Towline length.108
16.15 Tow out from dry dock .108
16.15.1 Introduction .108
16.15.2 Under-keel clearance .108
16.15.3 Side clearances .108
16.15.4 Air cushion/air pressure .108
16.15.5 Capacity of winching and towing arrangements .109
16.15.6 Positioning systems .109
16.15.7 Survey requirements .109
16.16 Inshore tow .109
16.16.1 Tow route and towing clearances.109
16.16.2 Positioning systems .
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ISO 29400:2020 establishes a vital standard for the ships and marine technology sector, specifically targeting offshore wind energy and the intricacies of port and marine operations. Its comprehensive nature is a significant strength, as it encompasses a wide scope of requirements and guidance essential for the planning and engineering of port and marine operations associated with offshore wind farms. This standard meticulously details the necessary documents and work associated with port and marine operations, including the design and analysis of various components, systems, equipment, and procedures required for these operations. By providing clear methods and procedures for safe execution, ISO 29400:2020 ensures that all stakeholders engage in best practices during loadout, offshore transport, installation, and commissioning works, as well as maintenance and decommissioning activities. The relevance of ISO 29400:2020 is underscored by its applicability to a diverse array of structures integral to offshore wind development. This includes steel lattice foundations, concrete gravity base structures, and floating turbines, as well as the operation of self-elevating offshore units and launching systems from quay sides or onshore. Moreover, the standard extends to cover crucial aspects such as array cables within wind farms and the export cables linking them to the grid, thus ensuring a holistic approach to marine operations. Furthermore, the document addresses modifications for existing structures, ensuring that both expansion and maintenance activities can be safely conducted throughout the service life of offshore wind farms. This adaptability enhances its utility for various phases of a project, fostering continuous improvement and safety in marine operations. However, the standard is judiciously defined to exclude certain operations such as construction activities in fabrication yards located onshore without exposure to the marine environment, which helps to narrow the focus and maintain clarity in its application. This exclusion further solidifies ISO 29400:2020 as a targeted and relevant resource for professionals in the offshore wind energy sector, facilitating safer, more efficient port and marine operations.
ISO 29400:2020 표준은 해양 기술과 관련된 포트 및 해양 운영의 종합적인 요구 사항과 지침을 제공합니다. 이 문서는 해상 풍력 발전소의 계획 및 엔지니어링을 위한 내용을 포함하여 모든 문서와 작업을 포괄하며, 포트 및 해양 운영을 수행하는 데 필요한 구성 요소, 시스템, 장비 및 절차의 설계와 분석을 상세히 다룹니다. 이 표준의 범위는 해양 풍력 발전소의 부하 출하, 해상 운송, 설치, 해상 점검 작업, 운영 및 유지보수, 구성 요소 교체, 수리 작업 및 해상 풍력 발전소의 폐기 또는 재배치에 필요한 모든 관련 정보를 포괄하여 매우 포괄적입니다. 이는 해양 구조물에 적용되며, 예를 들어 강철로 제작된 격자 구조 재단, 콘크리트 중량 기초 구조, 강관 기초와 혼합 강관 및 콘크리트 기초 구조, 해저 템플릿 등 다양한 구조물에 적합합니다. ISO 29400:2020의 강점 중 하나는 안전하게 포트 및 해양 작업을 수행하기 위한 방법 및 절차를 개발하는 데 필요한 지침을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이러한 안전 지침은 해양 풍력 발전소의 운영 생애 동안 기술적인 유지 관리 작업과 관련된 해양 작업에도 적용됩니다. 또한, 기존 구조물의 수정에 대한 구체적인 지침을 제공하여 추가 모듈 설치, 구성 요소 교체 및 해양 풍력 발전소의 해체 작업을 다룰 수 있도록 합니다. 이 표준은 해양 환경에 노출되지 않는 육상에서의 건설 활동이나 도로 교통과 같은 특정 작업에는 적용되지 않지만, 해양 풍력 발전소의 운영과 관련된 모든 중요한 작업에 대한 명확한 기준을 설정하고 있습니다. 따라서, 해양 풍력 발전소에 필수적인 포트 및 해양 운영의 체계적인 접근을 통해 이 분야에서의 일관성과 안전성을 높이는 데 크게 기여할 수 있습니다. ISO 29400:2020은 해양 풍력 발전소의 효과적인 계획과 실행을 위한 중요하고 포괄적인 기준을 마련하고 있으며, 산업 전반에서의 개발 및 운영에 있어 필수적인 자원으로 인정받고 있습니다.
Die ISO 29400:2020 ist ein bedeutendes Dokument im Bereich der Schifffahrt und der maritimen Technologie, das umfassende Anforderungen und Leitlinien für die Planung und Ingenieurtätigkeiten im Rahmen von Hafen- und maritimen Operationen von Offshore-Windparks bereitstellt. Das Dokument deckt alle Aspekte bezüglich der relevanten Dokumente und Arbeiten ab, die mit diesen Operationen verbunden sind. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der ISO 29400:2020 ist ihre umfassende Abdeckung aller technischen Anforderungen für die verschiedenen Phasen der Offshore-Windenergieprojekte. Sie umfasst die Gestaltung und Analyse der notwendigen Komponenten, Systeme, Ausrüstungen und Verfahren für Hafen- und maritime Operationen. Insbesondere bietet sie klare Methoden und Verfahren, die entwickelt wurden, um diese Operationen sicher durchzuführen, was die Relevanz der Norm für Fachleute im Bereich der Offshore-Windkraft unterstreicht. Die Norm ist besonders relevant, da sie sich auf zahlreiche Arten von Offshore-Strukturen bezieht, darunter Gitterstrukturfundamente aus Stahl, Betonstrukturen, Stahlfundamente sowie schwimmende Turbinen, die an den Meeresboden verankert sind. Die umfassende Abdeckung von Aspekten wie der Installation, Offshore-Inbetriebnahme, Wartung und Austausch von Komponenten macht diese Norm zu einem essentiellen Leitfaden für alle, die an der Entwicklung und dem Betrieb von Offshore-Windparks beteiligt sind. Zusätzlich wird die Anwendung der Norm auch auf bestehende Strukturen ausgeweitet, was die Anpassungsfähigkeit der ISO 29400:2020 unterstreicht. Die Berücksichtigung von Modifikationen und technischen Wartungsarbeiten während der Lebensdauer eines Windparks zeigt, dass die Norm flexibel genug ist, um sich den Veränderungen in der maritimen Technologie anzupassen. Die Norm grenzt jedoch klar die Anwendungsbereiche ein, indem sie eindeutig angibt, dass sie nicht für Bauaktivitäten an Land oder für den Straßenverkehr im Inland gilt, was zukünftigen Missverständnissen vorbeugt und somit ihre praktische Anwendbarkeit erhöht. Insgesamt stellt die ISO 29400:2020 eine zentrale Ressource dar, die nicht nur die Sicherheit erhöht, sondern auch die Effizienz und Konsistenz bei Hafen- und maritimen Operationen von Offshore-Windenergieanlagen unterstützt. Die Bedeutung dieser Norm kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden, da sie eine entscheidende Rolle in der erfolgreichen Umsetzung von Offshore-Windprojekten spielt.
La norme ISO 29400:2020 se présente comme un document essentiel pour le secteur des énergies renouvelables, en particulier pour la technologie marine liée à l'énergie éolienne offshore. Son champ d'application est vaste, couvrant exhaustivement les exigences et les conseils relatifs à la planification et à l'ingénierie des opérations portuaires et maritimes des parcs éoliens en mer. Cette norme offre une structure détaillée qui englobe tous les documents et travaux nécessaires à l'exécution sécurisée des opérations portuaires et maritimes, allant de la conception et l'analyse des composants, systèmes, équipements et procédures jusqu'aux méthodes à suivre. L'un des points forts de la norme ISO 29400:2020 réside dans sa capacité à traiter l'ensemble des opérations liées à la charge, au transport offshore, à l'installation, à la mise en service offshore, ainsi qu'à l'entretien et au remplacement des composants. La normalisation de ces processus est utilisée pour garantir une manipulation et une logistique efficaces, ce qui est particulièrement pertinent dans le contexte des parcs éoliens offshore, où les conditions maritimes peuvent être imprévisibles. En outre, cette norme aborde des structures variées telles que des fondations en acier à mailles, des structures de base en béton, ou encore des turbines flottantes ancrées au fond marin, témoignant de sa pertinence et de son adaptabilité aux diverses technologies en cours de développement dans le secteur. La prise en compte des modifications et des opérations maritimes pendant la durée de vie du parc éolien souligne également son approche globale, en garantissant que toutes les interventions nécessaires, tant pour l'installation que pour la maintenance, soient couvertes. La pertinence de la norme ISO 29400:2020 est accentuée par son exclusion des activités de construction à terre et du transport routier, ce qui renforce son focus sur les opérations maritimes spécifiques. Cette distinction permet également de clarifier les limites d'application de la norme, évitant ainsi tout malentendu quant à son utilisation appropriée. En somme, la norme ISO 29400:2020 représente un cadre fondamental et détaillé pour les opérations portuaires et maritimes dans le domaine des énergies éoliennes offshore, favorisant la sécurité, l'efficacité et l'innovation dans un secteur en pleine expansion.
ISO 29400:2020は、オフショア風力発電における港湾および海洋オペレーションに関する総合的な要件とガイダンスを提供する文書です。この標準は、オフショア風力発電所の計画およびエンジニアリングにおいて、必要なすべての文書や作業を網羅しており、特に重要なのは、港湾および海洋オペレーションに関連するコンポーネント、システム、設備と手続きを設計・分析することに焦点を当てている点です。 この標準の強みは、その包括性にあります。ISO 29400:2020は、オフショア風力発電所のロードアウト、オフショア輸送、設置、オフショア試運転、運用と保守、コンポーネントの交換、修理作業、さらには廃止または再展開に至るまでのあらゆる港湾および海洋オペレーションに必要な情報を網羅しています。これにより、利用者はオフショアプロジェクトの各フェーズにおいて必要な基準を理解し、遵守することが可能になります。 また、この標準は、さまざまなタイプのオフショア構造物に適用できるように設定されており、鋼製のラティス構造基礎やコンクリート重力基盤構造物、混合材料の塔、ナセルおよびブレード、さらには海底に係留された浮体式風力タービン等、幅広い対象を含んでいます。これにより、異なる構造物に特化したオペレーションが行えるため、オフショア風力発電の運用において非常に有用です。 さらに、既存の構造物の改造や、風力発電所の運用中の技術的保守作業に関する海洋オペレーションにも適用されるため、実務的な活用が見込まれます。一方で、陸上での建設活動や道路輸送、ダイビング等には適用されないと明記されており、適用範囲が明確であることも重要な特徴です。 総じて、ISO 29400:2020は、オフショア風力発電所における港湾および海洋オペレーションの計画と実行に必要な包括的なガイダンスを提供し、業界の効率性と安全性を高めるために極めて重要な標準であることが評価されます。
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