Expertise

The multidisciplinary teams allow BW Ideol to provide its clients with a unique combination of expertise.


The multi-disciplinary nature and expertise of the teams

BW Ideol's engineers have expertise in the following fields :

  • Naval architecture

  • Structure (finite element analysis, global and detailed FEA models, dynamic load analysis, vibration analysis, fatigue analysis)

  • Hydrodynamics (sea-keeping, anchoring, configuration of dynamic electrical cables)

  • Mechanics (design of the connectors)

  • Aero-hydrodynamic coupling (wind turbine, mast, floater and anchoring)

  • Tank tests

  • Purchase of main components

  • Offshore construction and installation methods (installation of mooring systems, installation procedures, selection/availability of the vessel, design of materials and equipment, operability, position control)

  • Risk assessment (HAZID, AMDEC, etc.)

These different disciplines can be applied to design, detail or construction engineering for the marine renewable energy market.

BW Ideol, a key player in the offshore wind project's value chain  

BW Ideol is establishing itself as a supplier-manufacturer of the "foundation system"  in partnership with recognized leaders in their fields. 

BW Ideol's main scope and expertise revolves around the basic and detailed design of the floating substructure and its mooring system, the supplying of the mooring system components, the monitoring of construction and offshore installation operations (laying and testing of mooring systems, towing of the floater, hook-up of the floater to the mooring lines and umbilical).

Stringent quality and safety management procedures                                 

Thanks to its Management system and through continuous improvement, BW Ideol guarantees the integration of high Quality, Health, Safety and Environment standards into its delivery of products and services. 

BW Ideol Management System is ISO 9001 v2015 certified since 2017.

BW Ideol's management team's leadership and commitment towards Quality and Safety are set by its Management System policy.

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Laurent Verdier joins BW Ideol as Chief Business Development Officer

BW Ideol AS, global leader in floating offshore wind, is pleased to announce the nomination of Laurent Verdier as Chief Business Development Officer, succeeding Bruno Geschier, who served the company faithfully for almost a decade.

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BW Ideol and ADEME Investissement completes first financial closing for joint offshore floating wind development company

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BW Ideol and ADEME Investissement create a joint offshore floating wind development company

BW Ideol, a global leader in offshore floating wind, and ADEME Investissement, a state-owned French financier of innovative infrastructure projects, have today entered into a final agreement for a EUR 40 million funding by ADEME Investissement of BW Ideol's project development activities.

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