A detailed analysis of existing external databases and tools was performed. Also interviews with project developers of wave and tidal arrays as well as marine contractors and wave and tidal technology developers were carried out to define the scope of the tool and validate the proposed approach. The suitability to integrate existing tools and databases into the ocean energy logistic model is assessed. Given a review of the most relevant offshore logistics tools and maritime infrastructure databases available, a conclusion is made on how the lifecycle logistics model under DTOcean can benefit from previous work. The type of inputs and outputs that will be flowing through the logistic model and the interactions with other modules is detailed. The flows of information circulate into logistic functions allowing the user to assess logistic operations time, costs, reliability and environmental impacts.

Partners of the project: The University of Edinburgh, Tecnalia, IWES, HMRC MCC, The University of Exeter, Aalborg University, Marintek, WavEC Offshore Renewables, France Energies Marines, Iberdrola, Vattenfall, DEME Blue Energy, Prysmian, Tension Technologies International, ITP Power, Sandia National Laboratories, Joint Research Centre, Ocean Energy Europe

Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union's FP7 under grant agreement n°608597.