Tag: Floating Infrastructure
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Seattle Launches World’s First Light Rail on a Floating Bridge
Article Date: 11th February, 2026 Seattle has introduced the world’s first light rail system operating on a floating bridge across Lake Washington, marking a significant advancement in infrastructure engineering. The project, developed by Sound Transit, required innovative solutions to address the movement of floating structures. Engineers implemented flexible track systems…
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Hybrid Offshore Concept Combines Wind Energy and Data Centres
Article Date: 13th March 2026 US-based Aikido Technologies is developing a concept that integrates data centres within offshore wind turbine structures, combining renewable energy generation with AI computing infrastructure. The proposed system would use electricity generated by the turbine while leveraging cold ocean water for cooling, improving energy efficiency compared…
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China Develops World’s First Floating Artificial Island for Deep-Sea Research
Date: November 21, 2025 China is building a floating artificial island designed for all-weather, long-term deep-sea scientific research. The 78,000-tonne semi-submersible platform will be capable of supporting researchers offshore for extended periods without resupply and operating in extreme sea conditions. The facility incorporates advanced structural designs that allow it to…
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🌊 Floating City Digital Twins: The Future of Coastal Resilience and Sustainability
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies coastal hazards, advanced floating city designs are emerging as a solution for resilient and sustainable urban living. This webinar presents the development of a next-generation digital twin technology that integrates real-world data with a virtual floating city to optimize design, operation, and…
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Annual Dinner – 14 November 2025
/ Event Announcement Join us for the Annual Dinner of the Society of Floating Solutions (SFSS) on Friday, 14 November 2025 at the Singapore Polytechnic Graduate Guild (SPGG). 📅 Date & Time: Friday, 14 November 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM📍 Venue: SPGG, 1010 Dover Road, Singapore 139658👔 Dress Code:…
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Webinar Announcement: Exploring Nuclear Maritime Technology & Singapore’s Energy Transition
The energy sector is facing unprecedented challenges as the world moves toward a more sustainable future. Maritime nuclear technologies are emerging as a transformative solution for global transportation and power generation, while Singapore navigates its own path toward a low-carbon energy future. We invite you to join our upcoming webinar,…
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SFSS Webinar on Floating Solar PV Systems in Indonesia
Date: 15 May 2025Platform: Zoom This webinar brought together experts from academia, research, utilities, and industry to discuss the growing potential of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems in Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region. Speakers shared insights on major projects like the 196 MWp Cirata FPV installation, panel and…