Compared to the prevalent method of mooring with elastic cables, the novel method is said to reduce mooring costs for a system of 195 kW by 24%, from $62,200 to $47,160 over its service life.

further supports these capabilities by handling suction piles and mooring chains, the company said. The winch package includes a drum for work wire and two cable lifters for managing chain operations.

A subsurface mooring buoy typically consists of sensors, buoys, a release mechanism and heavy weights, all connected in a series by a cable. The sensors continuously collect data from the ...