With the advent of Offshore Floating Renewables, the reliability of the dynamic cable systems will play a decisive role in scaling up future farms. While the challenges associated with offshore fixed wind cable systems are well known and managed, the dynamic cable systems present a different level of complexity.

Dynamic helical cables and umbilicals have been operating in a range of offshore environments for the past 35 years in support of Oil & Gas developments. This extensive experience will help address many of the challenges faced by future large-scale dynamic power cable systems. However, what about the challenges that lie beyond this experience?

This presentation will explore the new challenges faced by Offshore Floating Renewables dynamic cable systems, contrasting those encountered in the Oil&Gas sector. It will focus on the design, fabrication, installation and operational challenges, offering insights on the different failure modes.

The presentation will conclude with a high-level overview of the managed risks and unmanaged uncertainties.