Avient Corporation AVNT recently announced that its Dyneema DM20 fiber has received Type Approval from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for use as filament in synthetic fiber ropes designed for floating offshore wind turbine mooring systems. The ClassNK certification, issued in February 2026 and valid through February 2031, confirms compliance with ClassNK’s guidelines, making it suitable for permanent subsea installations, serving engineers, developers, and mooring line manufacturers.
The ClassNK approval of this high-modulus polyethylene fiber marks an important milestone as it is increasingly adopted in the global offshore wind sector, where durable, reliable and high-performing mooring systems are essential.
The fiber has already been installed at several European floating wind projects, including WindFloat Atlantic, WindFloat Kincardine, TetraSpar, and the EFGL project in the Golfe du Lion. These installations represent more than 100 MW of floating offshore wind demonstration capacity, proving itself to be well-positioned to support Japan’s fast-growing FOWT industry.
The ClassNK approval strengthens confidence among developers, engineers, and mooring manufacturers by validating the fiber’s performance in offshore applications. The certification also supports Avient’s collaboration with Toyobo MC, established in 2025, to promote broader adoption of Dyneema DM20 fibers for FOWT mooring solutions in Japan. Together, the partnership and ClassNK approval are expected to accelerate the adoption of synthetic mooring solutions as Japan’s floating offshore wind industry expands.
AVNT’s shares have gained 7.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s 3.8% decline.
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AVNT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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