Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
Summary
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Coastal bathymetric depth, measured in meters at depth values of: -30, -60, -900 Shallow Zone (0-30m): Technology has been demonstrated on a commercial scale at these depths. Foundation types include monopile, gravity base and suction buckets designs. Transition Zone (30-60m): Technology has not been demonstrated on a commercial scale at these depths but several small scale projects have been successfully installed and commissioned at these depths Foundation types include tripod, jacket and tripile designs. Deepwater Zone (60 - 900m): Technology has not been demonstrated on a commercial scale at these depths but several pilot projects have been successfully demonstrated. Foundation types include spar, semi-submersible and tension leg platform designs.