Floating wind developer Blue Gem Wind has begun its 2021 Celtic Sea offshore survey campaign.
On behalf of the developer GEOxyz has started geophysical survey work at the Erebus floating wind site which is 45km south-west of the Pembrokeshire coastline.
The offshore surveys follow on from a recent temporary onshore met mast installation on the Angle Peninsula.
Current offshore surveys are due to last until mid-June.
Myriam Samba, deputy technical manager at Blue Gem Wind, said: “It is positive to be offshore once again to follow-up on our surveys which began in August 2020.
“We are continuing to build a detailed picture of the what the seabed is like for our Erebus project, which will enable us to build the most efficient floating offshore wind farm we can, with the least environmental impact.”
Mike Scott, project managing director, added: “Whilst local residents are becoming familiar with our onshore met mast, it is offshore where most of our activity will continue to happen and we look forward to evaluating the results of this and future survey work out in the Celtic Sea”.