RYDER is part of Tekmar Group plc.
Floating offshore wind represents a promising frontier in renewable energy, offering vast expanses of untapped wind resources in deep-water locations.
At RYDER, we are leading the charge in this burgeoning sector, leveraging our expertise and innovative approach to develop cutting-edge solutions that unlock the full potential of floating offshore wind.
Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to support every phase of floating wind projects, from concept development to installation and operation.
One of our key services in this sector is site investigation and feasibility studies, where we conduct detailed assessments to identify suitable locations for floating wind farms. This includes geotechnical surveys, metocean analysis, and environmental impact assessments to ensure that each site is both technically feasible and environmentally sustainable.
Our team of experts works closely with clients to evaluate the viability of floating wind projects and develop customized solutions that meet their specific requirements.
Another critical aspect of our operations is engineering design and optimization for floating wind platforms. We specialize in the design of innovative floating structures that can withstand the harsh marine environment while maximizing energy capture. Our engineers employ advanced modeling and simulation techniques to optimize the design of floating wind platforms, ensuring optimal performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
RYDER also offers installation analysis services for floating offshore wind projects, utilizing state-of-the-art simulation tools and real-time monitoring to optimize installation procedures and minimize risks. From mooring system design to dynamic positioning analysis, our team ensures that floating wind turbines are deployed safely and efficiently, maximizing uptime and reducing operational costs.
Explore the full range of our services and discover how RYDER can support your floating offshore wind projects here.
We are a global engineering consultancy, offering dependable support for the offshore energy sector.
Scotland
Dounreay Tri FEED Study on export cable for floating offshore wind project
Irish Sea
Complete study of free-hanging cable with combined time series hand-off deck and wave loading
Germany
Global Analysis (ULS and FLS) of the interconnecting export cable at Borkum Riffgrund I offshore windfarm
France - Spain
Carried out GAP Analyses, Crossing Designs, Route Engineering, Plough Stability and Burial Assessment for the Seagreen Export Cable.
Poland
CBRA for the Inter-array cables at the Baltyk II and III offshore wind farms located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Poland.
Japan
Design and verification of the foundation piles for two TLPs offshore Japan
Sicily
Development of Geophysical and Geotechnical Survey specifications for two offshore wind farms in Italy including offshore survey management, client repping and reporting.
Dakar, Senegal
Burial Assessment Study for two cable routes offshore Dakar, Senegal.
Ireland - France
Burial Assessment Study for the Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France, including trenching asset evaluation, route optimization to meet burial specifications and boulder removal.
Virginia, USA
Stability of trenching activities and gravel dump associated with the export cable on the Virginia Offshore Wind Farm
Western Australia
Foundation Study was completed for a wave energy generator off Western Australia.
Vietnam
Development of a ground model for the design of anchors associated with an FPSO offshore Vietnam.
Virginia
CBRA for Offshore Wind Farm located offshore Virginia, applying US Standards and a custom anchor study.
Maldives
Desktop Study offshore the Maldives examining the seabed properties to assess their impact on foundation design.
Taiwan
Offshore wind in Taiwan is a booming sector, and Ryder are delighted to be involved.
East Java
Sitting near the boundary between the Sunda Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate, East Java presents numerous design challenges when considering permanent moorings, with complex soil patterns in a seismically active region.
Western Australia
Wave energy is a hugely undervalued resource, and Ryder are very proud to be involved in the sector, using our knowledge of the behaviour of piles subject to complex loading conditions to further the developments of foundation solutions.
Sarawak
The seabed off the northern coast of Borneo presents a fascinating geological sequence, influenced by huge paleo flows and slides which have changed the nature of the present-day seabed.
Zuluf Field
The Arabian Gulf remains at the forefront of oil and gas extraction with many fields still being developed and exploited.
West India
Design of two-stage drilled and grouted piles including driving analysis for casing, grouted connection design, lateral pile analysis and structural detailing
Faroe Islands
, Design of a drilled and grouted pile including grouted connection design, finite element analysis considering static and fatigue load cases.
Norwegian Fjords
Dropped object analysis, secondary protection design and PLAXIS slope stability analysis
Norwegian Fjords
Provision of detailed secondary protection design including rock volume estimates using GIS and PLAXIS 2D
South West UK
Site investigation management, survey management and FEED design for mooring anchors
US North-East Wind Cluster
Provision of subsea cable engineering including CBRAs, thermal performance, ground model management, SI specifications and permitting guidance.
US South-East
CBRA and development of location-specific anchor penetration modelling, optimising the burial depth
German Sector
Provision of subsea cable engineering including CBRAs, thermal performance, ground model management, and SI specifications
Polish Sector
Provision of subsea cable engineering including burial feasibility assessment, cable performance data and CBRA management
Provision of secondary protection analysis for CPS, LPA studies including optimisation
Taiwan
Subsea Cable Engineering, CBRA, seabed mobility studies, landfall assessment, construction support
Horsea Offshore Cluster
Subsea Cable Engineering, construction support, third-party review of CPS stabilisation
Outer Hebrides
Burial Assessment Studies, BAS for interconnectors between various islands in the Outer Hebrides
