In response to global carbon reduction initiatives and the demand for clean energy for offshore activities, there has been a surge of interest in the exploration and utilization of marine renewable energy resources. Offshore renewable energy (ORE) systems, encompassing offshore wind, wave, tidal, and floating solar energy, have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional energy production methods. These systems capitalize on the vast untapped potential of marine resources and offer a reliable and eco-friendly solution to meet the world's clean energy needs. The ORE system consists of submerged/floating structures, energy transmission systems, control systems, and other components. The system has a complex composition and is subjected to long-term marine environmental loads and extreme events, which pose significant challenges to the survivability of marine renewable energy systems. Therefore, it is urgent to explore cutting-edge research on topics regarding extreme marine environments, advanced numerical tools, high-reliability design of ORE systems, risk assessment, operation, and maintenance etc.

This research topic endeavors to tackle these challenges by showcasing groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies aimed at bolstering the survivability of offshore renewable energy systems. The scope encompasses a broad range of topics related to the enhancement of survivability of offshore renewable energy systems, including but not limited to:
1. Characteristics, disaster mechanism, and early warning of extreme ocean environment
2. Ocean environment interaction with ORE system, including theoretical modelling, high-fidelity/efficient numerical simulations, experimental test, etc.
3. Advanced mooring system
4. Response and loads mitigation strategies
5. Risk assessment and reliability analysis
6. Innovative designs of ORE systems with enhanced survivability
7. Advanced robotics and autonomous systems for monitoring and maintenance of ORE system
8. Corrosion protection and biofouling prevention of ORE system
9. Societal and environmental impacts of ORE system

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