We can help you with

We offer a wide range of specialized technical and engineering solutions for the Blue Economy.

Explore our diverse portfolio of service offers.

Design
Design support and review
  • Moorings design and modelling
  • Experimental testing in wave tanks
  • Platform and turbine modelling
Permitting
Permitting support
  • Tendering support​

  • Stakeholder engagement​

  • Offshore client representation

Advanced
Advanced O&M studies
  • Weather window assessment​
  • OPEX forecasts
  • Underwater inspections
Supply
Supply chain analysis
  • Market analysis
  • Training and capacity building
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Supplier qualification
Site
Site assessment
  • Resource assessment 

  • Grid connection assessment​

  • Mapping of site attractiveness​

  • Metocean reports 

Environmental
Environmental and social impact studies
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Life Cycle Assessment​
  • Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
  • Field campaigns
Logistic
Logistic studies
  • Port assessment and selection​
  • Vessel assessment and selection​
  • Third-party review 
  • Storyboards​
  • Risk assessment
Techno-economic
Techno-economic modelling
  • Energy production estimation
  • Cost estimation
  • Strategic support
  • Risk analysis
  • Scenario analysis

Our Tools

We have experience using decision-making tools for deep offshore applications as well as employing state-of-the-art software for design and engineering purposes.

ANSYS
ANSYS Mechanical & Fluent

Mechanical is a best-in-class finite element solver with structural, thermal, acoustics, transient and nonlinear capabilities and Fluent has advanced CFD physics modeling capabilities known for its industry leading accuracy.

 

ANSYS Mechanical & Fluent

Mechanical is a best-in-class finite element solver with structural, thermal, acoustics, transient and nonlinear capabilities and Fluent has advanced CFD physics modeling capabilities known for its industry leading accuracy.

 

SolidWorks
SolidWorks Simulation

A finite element software coupled with SolidWorks CAD capabilities, capable of producing modal, static, dynamic and fatigue analyses.

SolidWorks Simulation

A finite element software coupled with SolidWorks CAD capabilities, capable of producing modal, static, dynamic and fatigue analyses.

WAMIT/
WAMIT

A 3D linear radiation-diffraction BEM codes (boundary element method).

WAMIT

A 3D linear radiation-diffraction BEM codes (boundary element method).

FAST/
FAST

Simulates the coupled dynamic response of wind turbines like operational and extreme load, blade and tower fatigue, power production and control transient events, etc.

FAST

Simulates the coupled dynamic response of wind turbines like operational and extreme load, blade and tower fatigue, power production and control transient events, etc.

ORCAFLEX/
ORCAFLEX

Dynamic analysis of offshore systems like loadings on offshore structures in extreme conditions, time series of mooring line tension, and wave drift loads.

ORCAFLEX

Dynamic analysis of offshore systems like loadings on offshore structures in extreme conditions, time series of mooring line tension, and wave drift loads.

ReFRESCO/
ReFRESCO

A viscous-flow CFD code that solves multiphase unsteady incompressible flows using the RANS equations.

ReFRESCO

A viscous-flow CFD code that solves multiphase unsteady incompressible flows using the RANS equations.

FIL
FIL - Future In Logics

A strategic support tool for scenario building to support future foresight action plans based on the morphological analysis.

FIL - Future In Logics

A strategic support tool for scenario building to support future foresight action plans based on the morphological analysis.

Osses
Osses Tool

Optimisation tool to select and size energy sources to satisfy a predefined load profile.

Osses Tool

Optimisation tool to select and size energy sources to satisfy a predefined load profile.

Umbilical
Umbilical Configuration Design

Tool to identify suitable configurations of floaters to maximise lifetime, prevent overdesign, and reduce costs.

Umbilical Configuration Design

Tool to identify suitable configurations of floaters to maximise lifetime, prevent overdesign, and reduce costs.

Marine
Marine Biofouling Database

Provides a quick overview of geographical biofouling distribution to facilitate informed decisions.

Marine Biofouling Database

Provides a quick overview of geographical biofouling distribution to facilitate informed decisions.

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O&M
O&M Software

Assess O&M strategy: corrective, calendar, and condition-based maintenance. Short-term planning of O&M operations based on pre-defined operation plans, safety requirements (environmental and maritime), logistics, and weather forecasts.

O&M Software

Assess O&M strategy: corrective, calendar, and condition-based maintenance. Short-term planning of O&M operations based on pre-defined operation plans, safety requirements (environmental and maritime), logistics, and weather forecasts.

Techno-economic
Techno-economic Model

Hydrodynamic interactions and power production.

Techno-economic Model

Hydrodynamic interactions and power production.

OASIS
OASIS - OceAn SIte Selection tool

Tool applicable to marine renewable energies and offshore aquaculture.

OASIS - OceAn SIte Selection tool

Tool applicable to marine renewable energies and offshore aquaculture.

Logistics
Logistics and Marine Operations Planning

Decision-support tool for planning offshore operations - weather windows assessment and weather delays. Able to accommodate site and project specific requirements. Validated database with >16k vessels.

Logistics and Marine Operations Planning

Decision-support tool for planning offshore operations - weather windows assessment and weather delays. Able to accommodate site and project specific requirements. Validated database with >16k vessels.

Open-source
Open-source Tools

Contribution to the development and upkeep of open-source tools for the offshore renewable energy community.

DTOceanPlus: open-source suite of advanced design tools for ocean energy projects.

EMF Modelling: Estimation of Electromagnetic fields radiated from subsea power cables.

Open-source Tools

Contribution to the development and upkeep of open-source tools for the offshore renewable energy community.

DTOceanPlus: open-source suite of advanced design tools for ocean energy projects.

EMF Modelling: Estimation of Electromagnetic fields radiated from subsea power cables.

Testimonials

25556

"Excellent team, always open to consider dynamic requirements throughout the service. I would highly recommend WaVEC services."

José Nogueira
Hydrogen Business Manager
2173

“Wavec performed the work as it was expected and – in the uncertainty of the project – was able to produce a valid and comprehensive work. I recommend Wavec for all energy offshore projects as a most valid partner.” 

João Cardoso
CEO, Enondas
2175

"Very professional work. Pay attention also for the details that each different clients need with a customize profile. For this new sector, that´s important point to be marked. Each new project idea has a different level of development and technical skill for group and person. Wavec for our specific case, understand very well our needs."

Sandro Bracchi
BS ITALY SRL
25462

"Fluid communication and collaborative working environment. High quality of results and positive availability to explain details on how those results were obtained."

Oscar Prieto
Repsol
25461

"O Parecer corresponde, integralmente, ao solicitado, tendo superado as minhas melhores expectativas. Excelente!"

Rui Rebelo
Electricidade da Madeira
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