Metocean Survey – Seagreen

The site developers identified  a  need  for  additional  (12 months) on-site wave  measurements  in  the Seagreen  2&3  area to  coincide  with  on-site  wind  speed measurements, and in support of evaluation of wave extremes in the region.  We were entrusted as metocean experts to identify a suitable technical solution to meet the project scope, to deliver this safely and collect a robust wave dataset, and to oversee all QHSE and maritime notices on behalf of the client.

We deployed 3 Datawell Mk III Waverider systems along with 3 co-located Gannet 2200 Navigation guard buoys. It is critical for any deployment mission to use a suitably equipped and certified vseel, and so for this project we hired the Briggs Marine vessel, the Kingdom of Fife. This is an excellent platform for these types of work and performed well. Prior to the offshore work the vessel was extensively audited via our internal process. Operations were conducted within our ISO Quality Management System (QMS), and all areas such as RAMS documents, Toolbox Talks, vessel inductions, Daily Progress Reports and Safety Observations were documented under the procedures within ISO and our MyCompliance software.

We organised a safe project with high data return (ranging 90-100%) and collected new wave data; this enabled the Client  to understand the more energetic wave conditions at the site with a higher level of confidence, information which carries through to improved and more optimised engineering design. Ultimately this project will save the Client money.