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FORCE's FAST platform in final testing stages

By: Tom Russell 30/09/2015 Oceanworks edited by 4C Offshore

General Tidal

The Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology (FAST) platform, based on OceanWorks International’s preliminary design provided to FORCE, is now in its final testing and sea trials phase.

OceanWorks International’s design for the Platform Gravity Base, which has seen some modifications by FORCE, maximises stability on the seafloor in a high current environment such as those found in the Minas Passage through its 3-point triangular design. The platform also incorporates the OceanWorks’ designed Float Release Mechanism (FRM), pictured below, which will bring a plasma rope to the surface enabling a waiting surface vessel to conveniently recover the FAST platform.

OceanWorks International's, a subsea technology company, scope of work includes the design and manufacture of manned / unmanned subsea systems and specialised equipment for the scientific and environmental, oil and gas, military, and other marine markets. Offering a full range of subsea system engineering, design and analysis, fabrication, testing, and project management services.

FORCE is Canada’s leading test centre for in-stream tidal energy technology. The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy allows developers to set up demonstration projects in the Nova Scotia area. This in turn will help the development and progression of full scaled commercial sites. For more information about FORCE please follow the links provided.

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FORCE's FAST platform in final testing stages

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