Sea of Solutions is responsible for the technical design of the concept and followed the DNV step approach for new developments and the rules for offshore wind turbines. DNV granted the approval in principal in October 2006 and Sea of Solutions continued with the detailed design to build a prototype.

Current offshore wind technology is very much based on land technology that is extended to sea, said Sparcs director Willem van der Kooi. 'This industry is going through the same development cycle as the oil and gas offshore industry in the ‘70s and ‘80s. There is no need for that as proven technology is readily available to cut some corners.'

Sea of Solutions develops projects for operators, contractors and ship owners in the energy exploration, construction and production market, as well as the maritime transport market. It is a private company providing products and services on an independent and confidential basis. Beside designs for newbuild vessels and floaters, the company is actively involved in upgrade and conversion projects for existing offshore vessels.

Sparcs is a specialised service provider for the offshore industry offering project management and construction support. Besides rendering contract and claim management support, Sparcs also develops innovative concepts for the energy sector as well as being vessel and barge owner.