Floating Power Plant A/S

“POSEIDON” project

Report: Classification – Device Classification in Key Markets

Work package: WP3
Subtask: D.3.1
Date: 28 February 2017
Revision: 1
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Contents
1 Background .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Task Description ..................................................................................................... 3
1.3 References ............................................................................................................. 3
2 General ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Governing Parameters ............................................................................................. 3
2.2 Types of classification .............................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 Classification ................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Certification ..................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Main Markets Wave and Wind Energy......................................................................... 5
2.4 Use of Classification & Certification Approach - Market Screening ................................... 6
2.5 Availability of Certification Standards for Hybrid Wave and Wind Devices ........................ 7
3 Future Approach ............................................................................................................ 8

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1 Background

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this deliverable is to sum up the process of classification/certification of a combined

wave and wind device in key markets and also provide guidelines to address the complex decision
process for evaluating the requirements from regulatory bodies and project stakeholders. Reference
is made to “Certification and Documentation for Certification Process” \2\ which talks about the
practical application of a certification process on a hybrid Wave and Wind Device.

1.2 Task Description

D3.1: Report on device classification in key markets

A report will be written detailing the progress made regarding classification of
Floating Power Plant’s device. It will include the positive and negative points of
each classification type for application to the device, based on the information
learned from the experts contacted as part of this project. Details will be given of
the direction most suitable for Floating Power Plant, giving clear reasons.

1.3 References

\1\ “Classification Requirements for floating wind and wave

energy devices across ten countries”, Lloyds Register, LR Technical Note no: 549875-003
Rev: 01, Date: 30 November 2015

\2\ “Certification and Documentation for Certification Process”, Floating Power Plant AS, EU
SME Project, Deliverable D3.2, 28 February 2017

2 General

The marine industry, offshore oil & gas and the offshore wind industry have several things in com-
mon by the nature of operating in the oceans. However, there are many differences between the
various segments individually, within each industry, tankers vs. cargo ships, oil & gas production vs.
accommodation units, and the applicable codes and standards required from flag states, insurers,
banks, key clients, local regulatory bodies and national as well as international standards organisa-
tions. This all creates a huge amount of information which can be very hard to discern.

2.1 Governing Parameters

In developing the classification regime for the hybrid device, one has to look into the following gov-
erning parameters:

• where to operate (country, area)

• what to operate and purpose, manned or unmanned unit
• risks associated to safety to environment, health and safety to personnel and consequences
of loss in an economic scale.

The various regulatory bodies and stakeholders have different coverage and interest in the project
and a couple of examples are outlined below:

Entity Area of Interest

IMO Safety of life at sea

Insurers Loss of property/hull & machinery/pollution and indemnification
Project/Clients Energy productivity, safety
Country National legislation

Other key identifiers:

• Requirements for manning

• Requirements for inspection
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 • Risk/cost analysis
• Site restrictions
• Metocean data

2.2 Types of classification

There are in principle two paths into classification of an offshore design to date, referring to:

A. Classification by a recognised classification society using class rules and class notations
B. Certification process towards a set of defined design standards, either recognised or defined
by stakeholders

2.2.1 Classification

The Classification regime is developed by the marine industry and is operated by key entities
Lloyds Register (LR), Det Norske Veritas GL (DNV GL), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Nippon
Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) or Bureau Veritas (BV) which are the top five recognised entities. The con-
cept of classification using class notations, is to apply a set of rules for the unit in question to com-
municate to the rest of the world which type of service, design standards and operating regime it is
designed and intended for. The main driver for selecting a classification approach is when there is a
requirement to register under a flag state. Applying a flag state is applicable where you navigate
your unit, platform, ship or other floating device - from port to port, or operate on different locations
with a variation of local rules. Flag states have then adopted the various standards for each area
into their rule sets and by acceptance of flag states, the local or national governing body will allow
you to operate within the countries based on acceptance of the flag state.

The Classification regime is built up by certificates and maintenance of these by regular inspections,
and the results of the inspections, where requirements are specifically defined, would be followed by
issuance of a renewal of the Class certificate or requirements for follow up and repairs (Conditions of
Class). The regime for Class certificates are specified by each Class Society and agreed between the
Class Society in the international Association of Class Societies (IACS).

Wind and wave devices are location bound, hence flag state approach is normally not necessary, but
may be used if a particular rule sets is in place (i.e. Japan). Flag states use Classification standards
as a basis for their standards for design and operation, and apply specific rules on top of the Classifi-
cation rule set to obtain the standardisation levels required for the world-wide service and to comply
with international as well as national laws and regulations.

2.2.2 Certification

The overall certification regime is used often as a type of recognition that a component, system or
combination of systems are meeting a certain set of design requirements defined by the stakehold-
ers being project developers by their investors, financers, insurers or clients, being national and in-
ternational regulatory bodies or local interest organisations. The certification bodies, often denoted
as Certifying Entity (CE), operates on behalf of many stakeholders and often also certifies several
components produced by competing vendors in the market place. To be able to cover a range of
technologies they develop individual standards generic for each service or type of component and
system and often apply guidelines to aid in navigate to which international standards may apply for
various projects, areas and applications. Certification Standards are also developed for entire sys-
tems, such as Certification Standards for Floating Offshore Wind. The availability of standards for a
combined unit is discussed in 2.3.

A certification regime requires the Project Developer to define the standards on behalf of the various
stakeholders or regulatory bodies, and these standards must be screened and listed based on a sys-
tematic breakdown for practical application in the design phase.

The Certification Regime operates similarly to the Classification approach, however main differences
are that Certification regime is a tailor-made approach for each project, where all design documents,
maintenance strategies, inspection procedures are agreed between the Certification Entity and the
Project Developer/Operator according to design goals agreed for each applicable discipline and func-
tion, where Classification approach uses a standard approach based on the Class Notation and the
rule set that follows. Deviations from Class Notations are rare and requirements and alterations dur-
ing the design process are not common. Therefore, a Classification approach general for a number of

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configurations of wave and wind devices, sites, locations is not preferred, due to the nature of the
Class Notation regime.

2.3 Main Markets Wave and Wind Energy

The main markets for wind and wave energy follows the wind and wave resources as shown in

Figure 1. As waves are generated from wind, the locations valid for hybrid devices can be identified.

Figure 1: Wave and wind resources worldwide

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2.4 Use of Classification & Certification Approach - Market Screening

By identifying the various countries that have the wave and wind resource as presented in Figure 2
and by screening the availability of design standards and local/national legislation this will give a
good starting point for further evaluation of the certification regime applicable for a hybrid device in
key markets.

Figure 2: Potential markets for hybrid devices

Each country has separate requirements for how to approach a wave and wind power device, but as
hybrid offshore wave and wind power is a fairly immature market, most of the countries leans on
the international framework of standards for the certification process. A market screening study on
the key markets from a study performed by Lloyds Register /1/ presented the following 10 key
countries including the standards for classification/certifications:

• UK
• Ireland
• France
• Spain
• Portugal
• USA
• Chile
• Japan
• China
• Australia

The outcome of the screening study is: 1) define main markets 2) which countries have classification
standards and which leans on certification process. The results are presented in Figure 3.

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 Figure 3: Analysis of requirements for classification approach in key markets

The only location where Classification is required is Japan, where NK Class is mandatory. The ma-
turity of the NK Class Rule set is not evaluated in depth, however a development scheme for adapta-
tion of Class Rules would be necessary to suit the floating wind standard to the wave production and
floating structure for temporary manning.

2.5 Availability of Certification Standards for Hybrid Wave and Wind Devices

The study performed in /1/ reflects two things:

a. Requirement for use of classification regime for offshore wave and wind devices
b. Availability of certification standards for offshore wave and wind devices

Regarding the latter (b) – Availability, there are several national standards under development or
issued to guide on how to deal with the local, national and international requirements for a deploy-
ment of a hybrid device. Ref \1\ speaks to which standards are out there on a national level (i.e.
UK/Scotland:EMEC Standards). On a general international level, the Certification Entities have their
own unified standards which are unique depending on which Certifying Entity you talk to, however
the level of maturity of these standards are to date not at a level where they can be applied directly
to a combined unit. Offshore wind standards have however been developed in conjunction with de-
ployment of fixed offshore wind and floating offshore wind (i.e. Hywind in Scottish Waters) and are
at a much higher maturity level than the individual wave Device standards. By applying a combina-
tion of the two technologies, one being more mature than the other there is an inherent risk of am-
biguities and insufficient coverage of the standards and their application.

Relevant overall wave and wind standards FPP has applied for the system design:

• IEC 62600 Wave, Tidal and Other Water Current Converters

• IEC 61400 Wind Turbines

Reference is also made to DNV GL Codes and LR Codes for Floating Offshore Codes applicable to the
hull, mooring and general design of the unit.

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3 Future Approach

Based on the variety of applications, designs and combination of wind and wave devices – and that
the requirement for classification and flag is not needed, based on fact that wave and wind devices
are location bound and not permanently manned, the requirements for Classification standards is
not a relevant path forward.

However, a standardisation of the Certification process, where unified standards for hybrid devices
are put in place can ease the development in terms of certification processes and can make the de-
sign evolution more streamlined. This will also ease the predictability in project cost assertation and
due diligence for investment purposes.

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Table of contents

1 Introduction and summary ...............................................................................................................1

2 Requirements by country .................................................................................................................1
2.1 UK .........................................................................................................................................1
2.2 Ireland ...................................................................................................................................2
2.3 France ...................................................................................................................................2
2.4 Spain .....................................................................................................................................2
2.5 Portugal ................................................................................................................................2
2.6 USA .......................................................................................................................................3
2.7 Chile .....................................................................................................................................3
2.8 Japan ....................................................................................................................................4
2.9 China ....................................................................................................................................4
2.10 Australia ................................................................................................................................5
2.11 Index of sources ....................................................................................................................6

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1 Introduction and summary
As the floating wind turbine market is still early in development and covers two typically
independently regulated industries of floating structures and electricity generation, many countries
do not have formalised requirements to date. The requirements are summarised in Table 1 below.

Is classification If Yes, then according to Is third party verification/certification

needed for what rules required
FPP's¹ hybrid
device

UK No Yes
Ireland No Yes
France No Not confirmed
Spain No Yes
Portugal No Not confirmed
USA No Yes, certified verification agent required
Chile No Yes
Japan Yes ClassNK Guidelines for Survey and certification required for
Offshore Floating Wind compliance with Ship Safety Law.
Turbine Structures in
Third independent body for verification
combination with ClassNK
required for small size wind turbine
Rule Part P.
(under 20kW).
China No Yes
Australia No Yes
Table 1 – Classification summary table
¹FPP (Floating Power Plant)

2 Requirements by country
The following sections outline the requirements for classification by country along with the relevant
industry bodies and regulators.

2.1 UK
There are no legal requirements for classification of floating platforms for renewable energy devices
in UK waters.
Technical Note 549875-001"Technology Qualification of a Combined Floating Wind and Wave
Energy Converter – Rules, Standards and Legislation Applicable to Offshore Wind and Wave
Energy" details the applicable legislation in UK waters with which a floating installation and
installation vessels would have to comply with.
Certain sites have implemented requirements for third parties to verify the design of offshore wind
and wave energy converters. These include:
Scotland Licensing Authority has made it a requirement included in the licencing
agreement for the Hywind Scotland project that a third party verification or certification of

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 the basis of design for all wind turbine generators (WTGs) mooring systems, spars and
WTGs platform structures takes place
The EMEC Nursery site in Scotland requires a Third Party Verification Report as part of the
consenting process

2.2 Ireland
There are no legal requirements for classification of floating platforms for renewable energy devices
in Ireland. There are no specific health and safety requirements related to wind farms or wind farm
development in Ireland, nor is there a wind farm safety certification process. However, at all times
during development, (e.g. ground works, construction, installation or commissioning process), the
site is subject to the provisions of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which requires
designers to ensure that the project is capable of being constructed safely, can be operated and
maintained safely, and complies with all relevant health and safety legislation.

Other reference documents are the Best Practice Guidelines published by (IWEA) 2012 the Irish
Wind Energy Association and the Best Practice Guidelines for Wind Energy Development1994, from
formerly British Wind Energy Association (now Renewable UK).

2.3 France
There is no current specific regulation for floating offshore wind and wave energy projects. At
present these are treated on a case-by-case basis as R&D projects. It is expected that regulation will
be developed as the technology enters the industrialisation phase, estimated to be mid-2020s.
However, there is no reason to believe that Classification would be a legislative requirement at this
stage.

Near-term floating offshore renewable energy projects will be issued against a tender which has
been issued by ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie) which will close
in March 2017. This tender puts several requirements on the generating power, Technology
Readiness Level, environmental assessment plan but does not specify design requirements or
specific standards.

2.4 Spain
There is currently no classification requirement for offshore floating wind turbines. The
development of offshore floating wind turbine follows article 115 (Decree 1955/2000) and Marine
Land title Law 22/1988. The Administrative process for authorizations and permits is established by
Decree 1028/2007.
The offshore floating wind turbine that are intended to be located in the territorial sea, will have a
minimum capacity of over 50 MW, and will be governed by the provisions of Law 22/1988,
regulating the development and execution of Coastal Areas approved by Decree 1471/1989.

2.5 Portugal
At present, there aren’t requirements for classification or third party verification. Portugal is
looking to its European neighbours to learn from their new technologies that may enable
application into new projects.

Portugal is currently working on a licensing process for offshore wind turbine, which consists of
installation of three wind turbines of 5 MW, but admits that there will be progressive expansion up
to 40 units. The technology will be of fixed platform with foundations fixed to the seabed.
The regulatory entity for any project in the sea (outside the pilot zone) is DGRM (Directorate for
maritime resource) as a one-stop shop entity responsible for the consenting process, except for
energy projects; in this case it is the General Directorate for Energy and geology (DGEG). It means,
if a project requires a license for installation and testing without grid connection, the licensing body
is DGRM; if the project is grid connected it is DGEG.

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The requirements to get an authorization for the installation of a project in the sea are set up in this
decree-law DL n.º 38/2015, 12 March.

2.6 USA
There are no legal requirements for classification of floating platforms. The Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is the regulatory Body for renewable energy
activities in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The regulatory framework for Construction and
Operations Plan for OCS is regulated by 30 CFR Part 285.
BOEMRE does not use prescriptive regulations for the Design Standards & Environmental Loading
for Offshore wind energy Installations. Some of the U.S. standards used are API, ASTM, ASCE,
ASME, ACI, AWS, UL, etc. BOEMRE will also consider international and European standards if there
are gaps in the U.S. standards when applied to offshore wind installations.
Recommendations for Environmental loading are provided by BOEMRE. It should be noted that
there are specific requirements for the work of the Certified Verification Agency (CVA). These
include:
The CVA must certify in the Facility Design Report to MMS that the facility is designed to
withstand the environmental and functional load conditions appropriate for the intended
service life at the proposed location.
The CVA must conduct an independent assessment of all proposed load determinations as
well as assessing other aspects of the design. Ensures facilities are designed, fabricated,
and installed in accordance with accepted engineering practices and the above reports;
Ensures repairs and modifications are performed per accepted engineering practice; and
Provides BOEMRE with immediate reports of all incidents affecting design, fabrication and
installation.
The return period to be considered in the design of the floating platform and mooring
system is 100 years rather than 50 years

2.7 Chile
There is currently no requirement for classification. Prototype testing of the systems requires
certification /verification.
There is a lack of technical experience around permitting wave and tidal device deployments in
Chile which has the potential to delay projects and be a barrier to the development of tailored
marine energy regulations. There is no offshore wind industry in Chile therefore it can be said that
regulations and guidance available and wave energy industry are applicable for offshore wind.
The following agencies are involved in the renewable sector:
· CORFO: Investment, innovation and industry development promotion
· CER(Centre for renewable energy)
· CONICYT (National Commission of scientific and technological research)
· Ministry of Defence (Subsecretariat of the Marine-Navy): Permits all production and/or
research projects on the coast or in national waters.
DIRECTMAR(directorate for maritime territory and mercantile marine): Maritime
operations enforcement
SHOA(oceanographic and hydrographic service): Maritime conditions monitoring
National Commission for coastal utilization
· Ministry of Energy: Energy policies, market conditions for new technologies.
· Ministry of the Environment: Environmental policies and EIA management
· Ministry of National Public Good: Administration of state-owned territory and its
sustainability.
· Ministry of Public Works: INH (National Hydraulic Institute)

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A good database for renewal legislation, regulatory framework and documentation required for
maritime concessions is available in Spanish.
(http://www.leychile.cl/Consulta/subagrupadores?agr=1046&sub=&tipCat=1)

2.8 Japan
Japan offshore floating wind turbine sector works under two main schemes. One scheme is for
securing the safety of offshore structures (including offshore floating structure for wind turbine
electric generation) and the other one promoting the natural renewable energy.
The first scheme is based on “Ship Safety Law” and requires that the survey and certification of
offshore floating wind turbines is carried out by the “Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism (MLIT)” or the authorised Recognized Organization (RO) even if such floating structure
does not engaged in international voyage or carries any passengers on board.
The second scheme is based on “Electricity Business Act” and regulatory & incentive measures are
defined by the “Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)” and its subsidiary body “Agency
for Natural Resource and Energy”.
1. Legislation for the safety of offshore floating structure (including offshore floating wind
turbines) registered as Japan flag.
The technical standards for main offshore floating structure (floating body, tower) are defined
by MLIT. Only the wind turbine unit (including electric generators, wind blade, nacelle) are
required to be in compliance with technical standards of Electricity Business Act. The survey
and certification on Ship Safety Law is required to be carried out by MLIT or RO on behalf of
MLIT. Currently only ClassNK is authorised by MLIT.

2. Promoting measures to introduce natural renewable energy

METI has established the incentive scheme for natural energy development by introducing the
FIT (feed-in tariffs) system, which requires electric business company to buy natural energy
electricity (wind, solar-power etc.) at the METI-defined price from suppliers of natural energy
electricity when they comply with METI-standards. These electricity suppliers should be
approved by METI after their wind turbine units are verified by “third independent body”
accredited by JAB (Japan Accreditation Board). ClassNK was accredited by JAB in 2013 as
“third independent body” for verification of small size wind turbine (under 20kW). The
standards of wind turbine units are mostly derived from IEC standards.
It is recognised that the above mentioned legislations affect offshore floating wind turbines located
in EEZ around Japan, and the floating wind turbines are required to be surveyed by Japan
Government or the authorised /accredited RO.

2.9 China
The National Offshore Authority will conduct technical audits for offshore wind farm projects, and
there is no clear requirement for independent third party review, neither requirement for
classification to be used.
The Renewable Energy Law of 28 February 2005, formulate the implementation of the Interim
Measures for the Administration of Offshore Wind Power Development and Construction. The
articles indicate the requirements and procedures to be followed for the offshore wind power
project from preparation, approval, construction and management of the operation.
The planning is to be consistent with the national renewable energy development plan.
The two key national bodies involved in the consenting process are the National Energy
Administration (NEA) and the State Oceanic Administration (SOA). The legislation for installing
offshore wind projects is known as "The detailed rules for the implementation of the Interim
Measures for the Administration of Offshore Wind Power Development and Construction", 海上风
电开发建设管理暂行办法实施细则, produced by SOA.
For offshore wind farms in general, there is a requirement that the State Design Institute carries out
the design work for the support structures of wind turbines. There may be additional requirements

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for local content of the turbine which must be certified according to Chinese Standard GB/Z25458-
2010.

2.10 Australia
There is no requirement for classification of offshore floating wind turbines. Also, currently there is
no accreditation system in Australia (with the exception of Australian Energy Market Operator
(AEMO requirements)). A nationally consistent framework is being developed.
At present, there is no Australian standard for the design of large wind turbines (rotor swept area
above 200 m²). In the absence of these, IEC Standards are accepted as the default for the design of
wind turbines. Some examples of standards used are:
IEC WT 01:2001 System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Wind Turbines
Rules and procedures
IEC 61400-1:2005 Wind turbines Part 1: Design requirements
IEC 61400-12-1:2005 Wind turbines Part 12-1: Power performance measurements of
electricity-producing wind turbines

Type Certification is required in Australia to demonstrate assessment and has to be performed by

appropriately accredited company. Type Certification provides an independent design review and
evidence that the design and structural integrity of a wind turbine has been undertaken to a
recognised international standard (such as IEC standards). The process for Type Certification is
outlined in IEC WT 01:2001.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) states that a nationally consistent regulatory
framework for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations is being developed and that AMSA will
provide advice on the potential impacts on the safety of navigation associated with construction
and operation. It should be noted that the corresponding regulation for offshore oil and gas
installations requires that they are classed by either DNV GL, ABS or Lloyd's Register.

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2.11 Index of sources
1. (EU) https://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/renewable-energy
2. The Irish Wind Energy Association http://www.iwea.com/windfarmconstruction
3. (UK) Health and Safety Executive http://www.hse.gov.uk/
4. (UK) Department of Energy & Climate Change
5. (UK) RenewableUK www.RenewableUK.com
6. (France) Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie
https://appelsaprojets.ademe.fr/aap/AAP_EMR2015-97
7. (France) France Energie Eolienne http://fee.asso.fr/connaitre-fee/
8. (Spain) https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2007-14657
9. (Portugal) Order No. 32277/2008
http://www.dgpm.mam.gov.pt/Documents/POEM_Despacho_32277_2008.pdf
10. (Portugal) Sea Energy 2020 project http://www.seanergy2020.eu/wp-
content/uploads/2011/10/Seanergy_ppt_PTSP_ESTANQUEIRO.pdf
11. (USA) Code of Federal Regulations 30 CFR 285—Renewable Energy Alternative Uses of Existing
Facilities on the Continental Shelf http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title30-
vol2/pdf/CFR-2011-title30-vol2-part285.pdf
12. (USA) BOEM Guidelines for Information Requirements for a Renewable Energy Construction
and Operations Plan (COP)
http://www.boem.gov/uploadedFiles/BOEM/Renewable_Energy_Program/Regulatory_Informati
on/COP_Guidelines_122210.pdf
13. (USA) Workshop on the role of the Certification Verification Agency
http://www.bsee.gov/Technology-and-Research/Technology-Assessment-
Programs/Reports/600-699/633AF/
14. (Chile) Marine energy roadmap covering regulatory framework
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recommendations-for-chiles-marine-energy-
strategy
15. (Chile) List of all documents required for maritime
concessions:http://www.defensa.cl/ssffaa/asuntos-maritimos/otorgamiento-de-concesion-
maritima-mayor/
16. (Chile) http://www.concesionesmaritimas.cl/
17. (Japan) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
http://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/energy_environment/renewable/index.html
18. (Japan) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001063088.pdf
19. (China) Renewable Energy Law. - 28 February 2005 These Detailed Rules are formulated for the
implementation of the Interim Measures for Administration on Offshore Wind Power
Development and Construction, with the purpose of promoting the healthy and orderly
development of offshore wind power http://faolex.fao.org/cgi-
bin/faolex.exe?rec_id=141039&database=faolex&search_type=link&table=result&lang=eng&for
mat_name=@ERALL
20. (Australia) Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) http://arena.gov.au/about-renewable-
energy/wind-energy/
21. (Australia) Australian Maritime and Safety Authority (AMSA)
https://www.amsa.gov.au/navigation/shipping-management/offshore-activities/

Technical note no: 549875-003 Rev: 01 Page 6

Date: 30th November 2015 ©Lloyd’s Register 2015