Metoc Expands for Marine Renewables

Consultants Metoc is further expanding its marine survey capabilities to meet the growing demand for services to the offshore renewable energy market. Services offered range from the on-site management of marine investigations, such as geophysical, benthic and other environmental surveys for Round Two of UK offshore wind farms, through to full marine project management.

From a ship based radar, Echomax gave 100% paints at 3.8 miles and 80% paints at over five miles in sea state ‘fair’ although the reflector was mounted only 2m above sea level. Structural and durability tests were conducted off The Needles and were followed by a capsize test.

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