scope:

This service specification specifies DNV's services for the certification of floating wind turbines and related components from the floating concept, the installation of a prototype, the begin of a serial production, up to the development and operation of a complete floating wind power plant. This service specification covers concept, prototype, site type, project certification and in-service of floating wind turbines in a modular and straightforward system.

Furthermore, it provides a common communication platform for describing the scope and extent of activities performed for the certification of floating wind turbines and related components and give guidance for commercial aspects of certification contracts.

Due to the possibility to select individual certification modules depending on the specific needs this service specification defines the certification deliverables corresponding to an individual scope of work.

It specifies the delivery and validity of DNV reports, statements of feasibility, statements of compliance and certificates and how to maintain these deliverables.