A specialized vessel is surveying the seabed for the future Ocean Winds wind farm. Research is underway on the Baltic seabed in the area of the planned BC-Wind offshore wind farm. The Mainport Edge vessel, which specializes in hydrographic and geophysical surveys, is conducting operations to identify potential geological obstacles, including boulders lying beneath the seabed.
Sulmara is responsible for this campaign, performing advanced analyses of the seabed, reaching up to 40 meters below the surface. Such a thorough survey is necessary to determine the optimal conditions for the installation of monopiles – the foundations on which the wind turbines will be mounted.
According to Ocean Winds, the aim of the work is to accurately identify obstacles that may affect the installation of monopiles, a key component of wind turbine structures. Thanks to these analyses, we will be able to optimally design the farm’s foundations, minimizing the risk of damage during installation and ensuring the long-term safety of the structure.
The Mainport Edge vessel operates from the port of Gdańsk, providing key support to the team preparing for the next stage of the project – the construction of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm.
