Offshore geotechnical data specialist Geoquip Marine has started gathering crucial engineering information to support the proposed MarramWind floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The project is a joint venture between ScottishPower and Shell.
To support the development, Geoquip will perform a complete geotechnical investigation to gather soil and geotechnical data for developing an engineering ground model.
This model is essential for feasibility studies, including the design and installation assessments of various necessary components, such as anchors for the floating platforms, fixed foundations for the offshore substation, and inter-array cable systems.
The survey work is being undertaken by Geoquip’s Seehorn vessel (pictured), and will continue into 2024 when down-hole investigations using one of Geoquip Marine’s Integrated Geotechnical Survey vessels (IGSV) will take place.
“Floating wind will be a global gamechanger for the offshore renewables industry and we’re really excited that MarramWind could be one of the first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farms in the world,” said project director for MarramWind Richard Eakin.
“It’s great to see MarramWind moving on with pace and purpose and to have Geoquip Marine on board as we undertake this vital geotechnical survey work that will inform upcoming technical studies and design activities for this exciting green energy project.”
Geoquip Marine chief executive Richard Turner added: “Geoquip Marine is thrilled to be working with world-leading energy developers on the large-scale floating offshore wind project, MarramWind. Our expert team is fully committed to safely delivering the precise geotechnical insights needed for this project.”