Lifecycle Logistics

The ultimate goal of this WP is to provide WP7 toolbox with a model to design optimal logistic solutions during manufacturing, assembly, installation, O&M and decommissioning of ocean energy arrays.

The specific objectives of this WP are to:

• characterise logistic requirements for ocean energy arrays including all phases of the project lifetime,
• provide an updated database of suitable maritime infrastructure for ocean energy arrays including detailed specifications to match array logistic requirements,
• assemble a model to find logistic solutions including selection of infrastructure (vessels, ports, etc.), assessment of time per operation, costs, reliability, environmental impacts and, ultimately, verify its functionality.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

1. Methodology report and logistic model flow chart
2. Logistic requirements for ocean energy arrays
3. Database of maritime infrastructure capabilities for ocean energy arrays
4. Logistic functions for ocean energy arrays
5. Logistics model for ocean energy arrays
6. Report on Logistical model for ocean energy array and considerations