“Having a third-party validation of our design and test procedures from ABS has been crucial to derisking our technology for our customers, insurers and other partners. We hope to continue to work with ABS on future full-scale projects”, said Sam Kanner , CEO of Aikido Technologies.

The Aikido platform design allows for quick assembly in smaller port areas and transport using existing barges, which could enable faster and cheaper development of floating offshore wind projects, according to the California-based floating wind technology developer.