Construction work on the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm site began Tuesday, March 9, with the arrival of the 164m “Nordnes” vessel, which will position rocks at selected foundation locations in preparation for the start of the installation of the giant monopile structures next month.

Using a precision technique, the “Nordnes” will place 2-9” filter rocks in a ‘donut’ shape around the site of 77 of the 90 foundation locations to reduce the likelihood of scour and protect the cables when they are installed.