DNV-SE-0163 Certification of tidal turbines and arrays

This service specification (SE) presents the principles and procedures for DNV services with respect to certification of tidal turbines and arrays. Both bottom-fixed and floating tidal turbines are covered. This document refers primarily to offshore and near shore concepts, but it may also be used for energy converters operating in rivers or converting energy from ocean currents. They may be constructed from metallic materials, concrete or composite.