A survey team from Geomara onboard the vessel Norfolk Swif has completed a full site survey of E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm and export cables.
The survey at Robin Rigg was completed as part of a framework agreement the partnership of Geomara and Norfolk Marine have in place with E.ON covering all the developer’s sites in UK waters along with one site in Swedish waters.
“Cooperation between our two companies has allowed us to offer clients a comprehensive, cost effective and streamlined Hydrographical Survey Service for Offshore Windfarm Developments,” said Norfolk Marine Ltd’s Sales Director Johnny Gallagher. “Following the recent refit of the “Norfolk Swift” with input from Geomara’s team we have reduced mob and demo times simplifying road transport of the vessel to sites, thus reducing costs.”
Geomara’s Director Eoghan Kieran said: “The recent refit to the Norfolk Swift and the professionalism of the crew coupled with new cutting edge equipment meant that considerable efficiencies were made during this recent survey. We are very excited about discovering what new benefits can be delivered to the client on the future surveys.”
The 180MW Robin Rigg is Scotland’s first offshore wind farm. It was installed in 2009 and commissioned in 2010. The wind farm is located in the Solway Firth, between the Galloway and Cumbrian coasts, and comprises 60 turbines installed across two sites: Robin Rigg East and Robin Rigg West.