ABS Approves Novel Floating Wind Platform Developed by Aikido Technologies

ABS has issued a statement of maturity to Aikido’s innovative floating wind platform design, the latest stage in new technology qualification. 

As part of the process, ABS witnessed a successful upending demonstration of the Aikido One unit, a 1:4-scale floating wind platform. The design can accelerate deployment and reduce costs for the rapidly growing offshore wind industry. 

The test exhibited the platform’s ability to quickly deploy from its collapsed transportation configuration into an upright, floating configuration. ABS granted approval in principle for the technology in 2022 and has worked closely with Aikido throughout…