FLOWRA and Bureau Veritas Sign MoU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Technology Development in Japan

The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to explore collaboration on technology development for floating offshore wind.

Through this collaboration, FLOWRA and BV will assess opportunities to support the safe, reliable and scalable development of floating offshore wind, with a particular focus on contributing to the growth of Japan’s offshore wind sector.

The MoU provides a framework for the two organizations to explore how safety, certification and technology development can be further advanced through closer alignment of international standards, certification approaches and industry resources. The collaboration also aims to help reduce development risks and costs associated with floating offshore wind projects.


(From left to right) Kiyohiko Ko, Secretary General, FLOWRA; Maximilien Basquin, M&O France & North Africa Director, Bureau Veritas

Masakatsu Terazaki, Chairperson of FLOWRA Board of Directors, said: “We are delighted to have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with Bureau Veritas, the long‑established French classification society. This MOU reflects our shared commitment to technological innovation and risk reduction in floating offshore wind, and we are confident that it will make a significant contribution to strengthening international collaboration in the future.

Underpinned by its core values of Trust, Responsibility, and Ambition & Humility, Bureau Veritas brings extensive experience and deep technical expertise in classification and certification. This makes BV an extremely important partner for the development of floating offshore wind technologies pursued by our association.

Through this collaboration, we will share insights across a wide range of fields, including the development of technical standards, safety assessments and quality control, and to contribute to the wide range of development of floating offshore wind and the realisation of a sustainable society.”

FLOWRA is a technical research association that works with overseas organisations to research and develop common basic technologies for floating offshore wind to reduce costs and risks.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services with a powerful purpose: to shape a world of trust by ensuring responsible progress. With a vision to be the preferred partner for customers’ excellence and sustainability, the company innovates to help them navigate change. Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas’ 84,000 employees deliver services in 140 countries. The company’s technical experts support customers to address challenges in quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. 

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(From left to right) Kiyohiko Ko, Secretary General, FLOWRA; Akiyoshi Kawabata, Conseiller, Ambassade du Japon en France; Marie-Francoise RENARD, Offshore Sales Director, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore