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Oriel Windfarm Ltd

Oriel Wind Farm

Foreshore Licence Application for Marine Survey

Issue 1 | 12 November 2018

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Contents Page

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Project Background and Description 1

1.2 Marine Surveys 1

1.3 Schedule 2

1.4 Foreshore Application Area 2

2 Description of the Proposed Survey Works 4

2.1 Survey Vessels 4

2.2 Geophysical Survey 6

2.3 Geotechnical Survey 10

2.4 Ecological Survey 13

2.5 Metocean Survey 14

3 General Requirements 15

3.1 Quality Assurance 15

3.2 Operating permits 15

3.3 Health and Safety 15

3.4 PSDP/PSCS 15

3.5 Environmental Protocols 16

3.6 Access and Egress Arrangements 17

4 Consultation with Third Parties 18

Appendices

Appendix A

Consultation Correspondence

Appendix B

Example Survey Equipment Data Sheets





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1 Introduction

1.1 Project Background and Description

Oriel Windfarm Limited (Oriel) is an Irish renewable energy company that has

been developing the proposed Oriel Wind Farm, which is located offshore in the

North West Irish Sea, 22km off the coast of Dundalk, County Louth. The

development will include an offshore substation and interlinking cabling between

the turbines and the substation and between the substation to the shore.

Oriel was granted a Foreshore Licence in October 2005 from the then DCMNR,

giving permission to carry out a technical work plan to investigate the suitability

of an area to the East of Dundalk Bay for the construction of an offshore wind

farm. This included geotechnical site investigation, an engineering assessment and

the completion of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and Natura Impact

Statement (NIS).

Following the completion of this work, Oriel applied for a Foreshore Lease in

February 2007, for permission to construct an offshore wind farm of up to

330MW potential within the surveyed area. This application is pending. For a

number of reasons, the development of the project was delayed, however, recent

policy announcements the project has been reignited. Oriel has introduced

Parkwind NV as a strategic shareholder.

Oriel now need to initiate a set of surveys (both onshore and offshore) to update

and complete the planning application and the environmental assessments

previously undertaken.

This document forms part of a Foreshore Licence Application to the Department

of Housing, Planning and Local Government seeking permission to undertake

marine survey works within the proposed development site to support the Oriel

Wind Farm project. These surveys will include the acquisition of updated baseline

environmental data and updated seabed assessments, to establish the optimum

design parameters for the wind farm and to enable the preparation of an updated

Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Assessment. The

scope and methodology of the works are described in this document.

1.2 Marine Surveys

Oriel intend to carry out geophysical, geotechnical, ecological and metocean

marine surveys of the proposed development area. The objective of these site

investigation works is to build upon information gathered in previous surveys by:

• Confirming the geological/geophysical model of the site,

• Determining the vertical and lateral variation in seabed conditions,

• Providing the relevant geotechnical data for the design of the offshore wind

farm, including description and index classification, strength parameters,

deformation parameters, permeability and in-situ stress conditions.





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• Updating the geological desk study and,

• Providing a detailed geological model of the site.

1.3 Schedule

It is anticipated that the survey works will commence in early 2019 subject to

approval of the Foreshore Licence Application, appointment of a suitable

contractor, availability of vessels and suitable weather conditions. In order to

allow for unforeseen delays we seek approval of a Foreshore Licence for a period

until 31 December 2019.

Table 1 outlines the approximate durations for the survey works required.

Table 1: Schedule of survey works.

Survey Time Conditions

Geophysical Survey 1 week Weather dependent

Geotechnical Survey 1 month

Weather dependent; may be

extended if unforeseen

ground conditions are

discovered

Metocean Survey ≤ 12 months

May be greatly reduced if

findings are in line with

existing data collected from

previous surveys

In parallel with the Geotechnical and Geophysical survey works, ongoing Benthic

and Marine Mammal surveys will be undertaken.

1.4 Foreshore Application Area

This Foreshore Licence Application is for the survey area between the Lowest

Astronomical Tide (LAT) and the 12-nautical mile limit. The survey area includes

the proposed windfarm site and a proposed cable route corridor and is

approximately 52.29km2. The cable route corridor extends from the edge of the

windfarm site to the landfall location at Dunany Point, remaining 1km outside the

Dundalk Bay SPA. The coordinates of the survey area (to WGS 1984 and ITM)

are provided in Table 2. The extents of the survey area within the foreshore limit

can be found in Figure 1. Further details of the application area are shown on

drawings FL001 - FL006 which are included in this application package.





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Table 2: Survey area coordinates

Point

WGS 1984 UTM Zone 29N ITM

Latitude Longitude (-) Easting (m) Northing (m)

1 53°51'43.30" N 06°13'22.49" W 716891.98 791750.41

2 53°53'16.71'' N 06°05'25.07'' W 725536.54 794863.98

3 53°53'13.02'' N 06°02’54.22'' W 728293.88 794824.93

4 53°55'13.29'' N 06°01’38.52'' W 729572.58 798580.30

5 53°56'47.91'' N 06°02’28.34'' W 728582.84 801479.47

6 53°56'52.39'' N 06°05’32.27'' W 725225.64 801526.42

7 53°55'20.15'' N 06°06’30.24'' W 724244.85 798647.22

8 53°52’39.84'' N 06°13’15.36'' W 716978.47 793501.08

Figure 1: Extent of Survey Area within the Foreshore





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2 Description of the Proposed Survey Works

2.1 Survey Vessels

The marine survey works will be carried out by a dedicated marine spread,

suitable for the scope of work required, the water depth and the anticipated

conditions of the survey area and the transit routes. The exact equipment to be

used will be confirmed following a tender process to procure the site investigation

contractor.

It is anticipated that two survey vessels will be required to complete the works:

• A larger vessel suitable for offshore site investigation;

• A smaller vessel suitable for nearshore site investigation (in more shallow

waters).

These vessels will be comparable to those typically used in the industry for

carrying out similar technical work and will possess all relevant classification

certificates.

The vessels will conform to the following minimum requirements as appropriate:

1. Station-keeping and sea keeping capabilities required by the specified work

at the proposed time of year; the appointed contractor may provide

supplemental tug assistance if such assistance benefits the operation;

2. Endurance (e.g. fuel, water, stores, etc.) to undertake the required survey

works;

3. Staffing to allow all planned work to be carried out as a continuous

operation (on a 24 hour per day basis for the offshore activities and on a 12

hour per day basis for the inshore activities);

4. Equipment and spares with necessary tools for all specified works;

5. Appropriate accommodation and messing facilities on board;

6. Adequate soil laboratory testing facility.

The vessels used for the surveys will be sound and capable of remaining safely at

sea for a minimum of thirty (30) days under weather conditions typically

encountered in the marine survey area at the time of year that the operations are to

take place. The appointed contractor will be responsible for all shipboard systems

and equipment calibration and re-calibration, including spares. For every 30 days

of operations the vessels will accrue one day of maintenance time.

Vessels shall have breadth and draft of suitable proportions to provide adequate

stability for the duration of the intended operation. The vessels shall be capable of

passage speeds in excess of ten (10) knots and extended survey operations at

speeds less than two (2) knots.

In addition to AIS-A and Active Radar Enhancing Systems, the vessel shall have

the following communications equipment as a minimum:





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• Multi-channel VHF and HF radio capable of working at all marine frequencies

and with a dual watch facility

• Mobile phone

• Hand-held radios

• Frame and winch for the deployment of equipment and sensors, sized for the

required equipment/sensors loads and pulling force. The winch speed and size

must be compatible with planned surveys.

• Gyrocompass

• SATCOM facilities (phone/fax and e-mail)

• 2 independent DGPS systems, a primary and secondary system (DGPS has a

greater degree of accuracy than GPS)

All survey vessels and marine support vessels will conform to the relevant ISO

and API technical specifications for drilling equipment and will maintain valid

class with the recognised Classification Society.

2.1.1 Offshore Vessel

The survey vessel used for offshore works will be either a jack-up barge or a

Dynamic positioning (DP) vessel.

Jack-up barges utilise a fixed anchoring system in order to maintain the required

position within the site. The vessel consists of a self-elevating platform and

several “legs”, that are deployed to the ocean floor mooring the vessel in place.

The survey works are carried out from the self-elevating platform, which is raised

above the water’s surface. If used, the jack-up barge will meet with the following

minimum requirements:

• The vessel will have at least four mooring points

• The self-elevating platform must be permanently manned (i.e. off-shift

personnel to stay onboard even if the accommodation is not a permanent

equipment of the jack-up);

• The platform must be provided with a class certificate verifying the provision

of adequate safety equipment for the type of vessel and the number of on-

board personnel;

• The platform should be certified in compliance with the MODU Code and the

BWEA guideline;

Unlike jack-up barges, DP vessels maintain station via inputs from satellite DGPS

signals, allowing the vessels to be positioned over any point on the seabed and

maintain position without employing a fixed anchoring system. Using thrusters or

propellers, a DP vessel can maintain position within a 2m to 0.5m window

depending on the sea state/weather conditions and available power. The vessel

may also transit under DP control along a given pre-determined path.

If used, a DP vessel will meet the following minimum requirements:





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• The vessel must be fully equipped with a Class II DP system as a minimum

• Two DP certified operators with the necessary experience must be members of

the crew

The offshore works will be carried out on a 24-hour shift basis, with personnel

working two 12-hour shifts. This will allow the works to be continuous.

2.1.2 Nearshore Vessel

The smaller, nearshore vessel will be used in locations where the water depth is

too shallow for the larger, offshore vessel to carry out the works. This vessel does

not need to have a dynamic positioning system, however must have full DGPS

capability. The vessel is usually held on station by joy-stick control and will

deploy an anchor to assist in maintaining station (depending on sea state and

weather conditions). The smaller vessel will use similar equipment to the larger

vessel to carry out the required survey works.

The nearshore works will be carried out on a 12 hour per day basis, with the

vessel returning to port at the end of each day.

2.1.3 Survey Navigation

All navigation equipment and instrumentation will be calibrated and used

correctly. Calibration and/or verification shall be repeated in the event of any

equipment malfunction, which may nullify earlier calibrations and/or

verifications.

Qualified surveyors will be used to operate the navigation and positioning

equipment continuously throughout the survey while maintaining a continuous log

of all navigation activities throughout the survey.

Sufficient survey and positioning spares and consumables will be provided to

enable the survey to be completed without any degradation of navigation and

positioning quality and effectiveness and without the need to return to port to

acquire additional equipment.

2.2 Geophysical Survey

2.2.1 Scope of Work

The purpose of the geophysical survey is to determine the sediment conditions

within the survey area in order to update the information gathered in previous

survey works. This additional data will be used to better understand the sub-

surface structure, in particular the sub-surface stratigraphy, and to confirm the

bedrock elevation.

The objectives of the geophysical survey are to:

• Produce detailed bathymetric mapping;

• Obtain detailed seabed morphology;





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• Identify the nature of the seabed;

• Acquire both shallow and deep geological cross-sections of the wind farm site;

• Confirm the export cable route within the cable route corridor.

The geophysical survey will include bathymetric, side scan sonar, magnetometry

and seismic sounding of the proposed site, as shown in

Figure 1. Details of the exact survey equipment shall be made available prior to

commencement of the works; however, it is envisaged that the geophysical data

acquisition will involve the following acoustic-based techniques:

• Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) system for detailed bathymetric mapping;

• Side Scan Sonar for detailed seabed morphology and seafloor mapping;

Magnetometer for detecting geomorphological anomalies and ferrous

obstructions;

• Sub-bottom Profiling (SBP), both single and multi-sourcings, to identify and

characterise the layers of sediment/rock underneath the seafloor along the

cable route corridor.

• Ultra-high-resolution multi-channel seismic (UHRS) to identify and

characterise the layers of sediment/rock underneath the seafloor within the

windfarm site.

The Contractor appointed will be responsible for performing transects with a total

length of circa 84km and a distance of 1km between each transect. The seismic

source shall detect the geological strata to a depth of 40m bsb min. The transects

will be located within the survey area shown in Figure 1 above.





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2.2.1.1 Multibeam Echosounder (MBES)

The MBES system will be used to provide detailed bathymetric mapping

throughout the survey area. An MBES is a type of sonar (acoustic surveying) used

in seabed mapping wherein acoustic waves are used to indicate depth-to-seabed.

The device is typically affixed to a vessel’s hull or towed in its wake. The process

is non-intrusive, and the device will not make contact with the seabed at any

point. The Kongsberg EM710 may be taken as an indicative example of a MBES

system to be used in the completion of these works and datasheet for the

Kongsberg EM710 is included in Appendix B. The equipment will operate within

a frequency range of 300-500kHz with sound pressure levels in the range of 200-

228dB re1µPa at 1 metre range.

2.2.1.2 Side Scan Sonar

The side scan sonar will be used to achieve detailed seabed morphology and

seafloor mapping of the survey area. The survey is carried out using a sonar

device attached to a vessel that emits fan-shaped pulse down towards the sea floor

across a wide-angle perpendicular to the path of the sensor through the water. The

intensity of the acoustic reflections from the seafloor of this fan shaped beam is

recorded in a series of cross-track slices.

When stitched together along the direction of motion, these slices form an image

of the sea bottom within the swath (coverage width) of the beam. The equipment

will operate within a frequency range of 100-500kHZ with source levels at 235dB

re 1µPa at 1 metre range.

2.2.1.3 Magnetometer

A magnetometer detects ferrous objects and as such is used to locate and identify

ferrous objects on or buried in the seabed within the range of the magnetometer.

The device precisely measures the earth’s magnetic field and detects any

anomalies, which represent ferrous objects such as lost anchors, sunken ships and

buried piped. The magnetometer is typically towed behind a survey vessel or

affixed to a vessel’s hull. The process is non-intrusive, and the device will not

make any physical contact with the seabed at any point. The G-882 Marine

Magnetometer may be taken as an indicative example and datasheet for this

device in included in Appendix B.

2.2.1.4 Sub-Bottom Profiler (SBP)

The SBP will be used along the cable route corridor only. This device uses

reflection seismology to give a 2D image of the sub-seabed geology. It is typically

towed behind the vessel during survey works or affixed to the vessel’s hull. The

process is non-intrusive, and the device will not make any physical contact with

the seabed at any point. The Innomar SES-2000 Quattro Parametric SubBottom

Profiler may be taken as an indicative example and the datasheet for this device is

included in Appendix B. The shallow sub-bottom profiler system will be used

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• Fundamental frequency between 2kHz and 20kHz

• A vertical resolution better than 0.2 metres

• Penetration of 5 metres

The profiler will be supplied with the following recorders and peripheral

processing equipment:

• Fire control unit

• Time varied gain

• Swell filter

• Bandpass or Time Varying Filters (TVF)

2.2.1.5 Ultra-high-resolution multi-channel seismic (UHRS)

The UHRS will be used within the windfarm site only, commonly used variants of

this technology are known as Sparkers and Boomers. It will have the following

characteristics as a minimum:

• repeatable source,

• fundamental frequency between 1kHz and 3.5kHz,

• broadband width in excess of 2.5kHz at -10db,

• vertical resolution better than 0.5 metres,

• penetration 50 metres,

• variable energy levels 100-1000 Joules,

• record length suitable for the maximum depth required (250ms),

• sampling rate 0.25ms.

A multi-channel hydrophone streamer shall be supplied. The streamer should be

neutrally buoyant or controlled, well maintained and free of air bubbles. The

hydrophone should have a response appropriate to the source used but should

generally have a flat response between 500Hz and 10kHz. The streamer should

have at least 16 channels and be 50m long.

Tail buoy with a radar reflector shall be used. A means of detecting the feather

angle shall be available and recorded at regular intervals along the line. Feather

angles for a streamer of this length (120m) will not exceed 8 degrees. Should the

vessel configuration dictate that the use of a trail buoy is not a suitable option,

compass birds shall be used instead or in addition.

The cable shall have no more than 2 dead channels – these shall not be

consecutive or within the first 5 channels of the streamer.

The UHRS should, as a minimum, be supplied with the following record and

processing facilities:

• Online QC stack





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• Individual shot display

• Fire control unit

• Time-varied gain

• Swell filter

• Band pass or preferably Time Varying Filters (TVF)

2.3 Geotechnical Survey

2.3.1 Scope of Work

The purpose of the geotechnical survey is to provide relevant information about

the soil to a depth below which possible existence of weak formations will not

influence the safety or performance of the wind turbine and its support structure.

The geotechnical survey will include up to 10 geotechnical boreholes within the

proposed windfarm site and 13 cores within the cable route corridor.

Figure 2 below shows the locations where these works will take place. Drawing

number FL005 provides a more detailed overview of the geotechnical works.





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Figure 2: Locations of geotechnical survey works.

2.3.2 Boreholes

Ten geotechnical boreholes will be drilled at pre-defined locations within the site

to a nominal target depth of 40m below the seabed.





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Figure 2 and drawing number FL005 show the locations of the boreholes within

the windfarm site.

The equipment used to drill the boreholes will follow the ISO and API technical

specifications for drilling equipment and at a minimum will have:

• A heave motion compensator system on board (seabed frame and/or drill

string) with a minimum heave compensation of 1.5m;

• Capability of mud production to different densities (when mud production is

required for the works). The mud shall be water or bio-degradable organic

polymer;

The boring log, a detailed description of the soil types, and the in situ geotechnical

properties determined for the boreholes will be documented to characterise the

strata.

Coring and sampling shall be done in general accordance with EN ISO22475-1.

Rotary coring equipment, such as Geobor-S is expected to be utilised.

In situ testing shall include the option of either down-hole wireline piezocone

penetration testing (PCPT) associated to PS logging or down-hole wireline

seismic cone testing (SCPT) over full length of borehole.

Alternate sampling and PCPT/SCPT shall be carried out throughout the whole

borehole depth.

The boreholes are to be advanced by alternating PCPT/SCPT and push/core

sampling; requirements will depend on the material type encountered. Within a

granular deposit, the boreholes are to be advanced by alternating PCPT/SCPT and

push sample. Where the sample recovery is poor using the push sampler, a

hammer sampler shall be used instead. Blow counts measured during hammer

sampling shall be recorded and presented on the Borehole Logs. Within the

cohesive deposits, the boreholes are to be advanced by PCPT/SCPT followed by

two push samples (repeat cycle). Rotary coring may be used instead of push

sampling in suitable materials, in which case the CPT and cores shall be

alternated.

The samples/cores shall be recovered in liners or in Shelby tubes for all soil types

and the appropriate technique should be selected to minimise soil disturbance and

maximize recovery.

SCPT tests shall be executed at a minimum of four of the locations, which will be

confirmed following the results of the geophysical survey. Two seismic

measurements shall be carried out during each SCPT stroke at a depth interval of

1m; the envisaged volume is 40-60 SCPT tests in total.

2.3.3 Vibrocoring/Gravity Coring

The appointed contractor will be required to carry out 13 vibrocores/gravity cores

within the export cable route corridor as shown in Figure 2. The cores will be

carried out along the line of the cable route which is still to be defined. Drawing

number FL005 shows an indicative line for the cores.





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Vibrocoring is performed where cohesionless soil is expected. The rig will be

fitted with a PVC liner, core catcher and cutting shoe. The vibrocorer is lowered

onto the seabed, position and depth are noted, after which the vibrocoring process

is started. Upon refusal or at target depth, the stop condition is recorded and the

vibrocorer is recovered on deck where the recovery rate is measured. If required, a

core catcher can be used to prevent the sample dropping out of the PVC liner.

A cap must be fitted to the bottom end of the core and affixed with electrical tape.

The core is cut into approximate 1 metre length sections from top and capped as

well. All caps will be sealed with tape. All cores are examined and tested offshore

before any sealing of the sample. Soil found in the vibrocoring shoe is stored in a

bag.

Gravity core (wireline self-weight penetration sampler) is performed where

cohesive soil is expected. The rig is equipped with a PVC liner. The gravity corer

is lowered on the seabed and penetrates in the seabed under its own weight. Upon

refusal or at target depth, the gravity core is recovered on deck where the recovery

rate is measured.

A cap must be fitted to the bottom end of the core and affixed with electrical tape.

The core is cut into approximate 1 metre length sections from top and capped as

well. All caps will be sealed with tape. All cores are examined and tested offshore

before any sealing of samples.

2.4 Ecological Survey

2.4.1 Scope of Work

The purpose of the ecological survey is to update the baseline environmental data

collected from previous ecological surveys. This data will primarily be used to

inform the environmental impact assessment (EIA), by describing the

environmental conditions within the site, and subsequently developing appropriate

mitigation measures for any potential environmental impacts. The ecological

scope of work will include a marine mammal survey and a benthic survey.

The marine mammal survey will be undertaken by the on-board Marine Mammal

Observer. Three to four CPOD’s may also be installed for the purpose of acoustic

monitoring on marine mammal activity within the wind farm area. This will be

supplemented by the vessel-based sighting surveys.

The benthic survey will be used for the collection of sediment sample for analysis

for benthic infauna, particle size, total organic carbon and anthropogenic

contaminants. Benthic ecological assessments will be carried out using drop down

cameras and grab samples. It is estimated that 10 Benthic stations will be

examined for fauna and sediment. One grab will be taken to collect data on the

fauna and a second to obtain a sample for sediment analysis. Grab samples are

similar to grab buckets on land and tend to be either hydraulically or manually

operated. There are many different tools used to recover samples; the method used

will depend on the water depth, currents and sample size required. Typical tools

include a Van Veen type grab sampler.





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2.5 Metocean Survey

2.5.1 Scope of Work

The purpose of the metocean survey is to obtain site specific atmospheric, wave

and wind data at the 10m and 120m water levels over a minimum period of 12

months. All metocean survey works will occur at one location within the marine

survey area which will be determined following the appointment of a suitable

contractor.

The data will be collected via a floating weather station, which will include a

wave rider and a wind measurement LiDAR current profiler. The wave rider will

be used to collect wave height and current data across the site, while the LiDAR

system will be used to measure the wind characteristics within the site.





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3 General Requirements

3.1 Quality Assurance

The marine survey Contractor shall:

• Operate Quality and Environmental Management Systems based on and

conforming to ISO9001:2008.

• Provide a Quality Management Plan for all the marine operations.

• Provide operational procedures for all the marine operations.

3.2 Operating permits

The marine survey Contractor shall obtain and comply with all necessary marine

operational permits including routine and customary vessel/crew/equipment

clearances from Customs Agencies, Port Authorities, Marine Survey Office, etc.

3.3 Health and Safety

Health, Safety and Environmental protection shall be given foremost

consideration in the execution of the work and shall be promoted in a proactive

and highly visible manner throughout the workforce. The marine survey

Contractor shall operate International Safety Management (ISM) and Health

Environmental and Safety (HES) systems based on legislation relevant to the

proposed activities. The marine survey Contractor shall have an overall Health,

Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) plan for each stage of all marine

operations. The plan shall cover all parties and operations.

Parkwind’s Health and Safety Protocols will be followed by both survey and

ship's crew. Care will be taken to maintain contact with fishing vessels operating

within the area of operations. The contractor will ensure notifications of the

intended work and time lines are posted in the relevant press well ahead of

schedule and a fisheries liaison officer will be employed.

All vessels shall operate under a certificated Safety Management System (SMS)

that provides policies, procedures, and a framework for continuous improvement

to ensure the safety of personnel on-board.

3.4 PSDP/PSCS

The appointed contractor will designate a competent PSDP and PSCS under the

relevant legislation. Method Statements and Risk Assessments will be submitted

to the Foreshore Unit following the appointment of a suitable contractor and prior

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3.5 Environmental Protocols

Environmental factors will be taken into account in all decisions during the survey

campaign. Environmental efforts should be preventative rather than remedial;

where required as a condition of permitting, the Contractor shall form and comply

with the obligations of an appropriate Environmental Management Plan.

All vessels shall comply with the latest International Maritime Organization

(IMO) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and environmental requirements for

their classification and with any national requirement of the territorial or

continental / EEZ waters to be operated in. All vessels will follow Parkwind’s

Vessel Management System.

The appointed contractor will take particular care when handling or storing

hazardous materials, radiation sources and chemicals. All storage and handling

must be carried out in accordance to accepted guidelines; appropriate safety

precautions must be taken, and safety clothing must be worn as necessary. Liquid

or non-liquid pollutants or waste material will not be dumped, thrown or

otherwise disposed of into the sea. All refuse and materials shall be kept onboard

the vessel and safely disposed of onshore according to the MARPOL convention.

All substances handled and/or used whilst undertaking the works will be handled,

used, stored and documented in accordance with assessments and

recommendations of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Regulations 1994. Where Fuels, Oils and Lubes are required to bestowed on

boats, suitable containers will be used and stowed to allow ventilation and safe

dissipation of any accidental leaked gas and retention of any leaked liquid. No

liquid will be discharged into the water at any stage of the work on site. No

smoking will be permitted in the vicinity of fuel in storage or when in use.

All survey works that involve the use of acoustic instrumentation will follow the

Guidance to Manage the Risk to Marine Mammals from Man-made Sound

Sources in Irish Waters, 2014. Measures to be implemented include but are not

limited to:

• A qualified and experienced marine mammal observer (MMO) shall be

appointed to monitor for marine mammals and to log all relevant events using

standardised data forms

• Pre-start monitoring: If marine mammal species are detected within 500m

distance of the sound source, seismic survey shall not commence.

• Periods of peak sensitivity to survey operations for marine mammals will be

avoided where possible.

• Ramp-up Procedures will be used - a controlled build-up of acoustic energy

output shall occur in consistent stages to provide a steady and gradual increase

over the ramp-up period.

Archaeological survey works will be carried out under licence from the National

Monuments Service (NMS) which will be obtained in advance of the survey. All

geophysical survey shall be undertaken to the specifications and resolutions that

allow for the identification of underwater cultural heritage.





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3.6 Access and Egress Arrangements

There will be no access to the foreshore from the landward side. All works will be

carried out from a vessel. The offshore survey vessel may mobilise directly to site

from its base or from a suitable facility such as Dublin Port.





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4 Consultation with Third Parties

Oriel undertook an extensive public consultation campaign during the original

Lease application process for the project in 2006 and 2007, to ensure that all

members of the public and the many interested and relevant bodies were kept

fully informed of its proposals. The following actions were undertaken:

1. Statutory consultation was undertaken with a list of key stakeholders as part

of the EIA scoping process and during the formal assessment phase after an

EIA was submitted.

2. Over 360 consultees including statutory bodies, local and national

community groups and individuals were contacted during the original EIA

preparation process, with follow up meetings held with 90 of these.

3. A public information office was also in the Renewable Energy Centre at

Dundalk Institute of Technology throughout the EIA preparation and

decision phase.

4. During the 2-month public consultation phase following the submission of

the EIA all application documents were made available at Garda stations,

council offices and Libraries around the coast from Newcastle Co. Down to

Drogheda Co. Louth. The EIS was also made available for download on the

project website.

Oriel propose to roll out an extensive stakeholder identification and consultation

plan linked to the stages of the consent process. This will include formal

consultation to comply with legislative requirements and additional engagement

with stakeholder groups. Oriel’s intention is to ensure that all members of the

public and the many interest groups and relevant bodies are kept fully informed

and engaged during the project assessment and consents processes.

Local groups and associations will be contacted during each phase of the project

consent process to provide information on the latest project developments and to

allow for opportunities to participate in the consent process and provide feedback

on relevant issues of concern. Meetings will be arranged with these groups on

request. A series of public open days will be scheduled at locations around the

coast to coincide with key project milestones.

Oriel undertook extensive consultation with CRU and the Louth County Council

during the original Lease application process for the project during 2006 and

2007. Oriel intend to undertake similar consultations linked to the stages of the

consent process.

Oriel undertook extensive consultation with all relevant authorities during the

original Lease application process for the project during 2006 and 2007. Oriel

intend to undertake similar consultations linked to the stages of the consent

process.

An email was sent to the DAU on 20th September 2018 notifying them that this

application was to be submitted and requesting that they revert with any input or

comment.





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An initial response was received on the 25th September and a letter was received

from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on 2nd November

2018. A copy of these emails and letter can be found in Appendix A.

Appendix A

Consultation Correspondence





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From: Marie Murphy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 September 2018 12:20 To: Manager Dau Cc: Garrett Connell; Michael Daly Subject: Oriel Windfarm, Co. Louth

To whom it may concern

We act on behalf of Oriel Windfarm Limited (Oriel, an Irish renewable energy company

which has been developing the proposed Oriel offshore wind farm located in the North West

Irish Sea, 22km off the coast of Dundalk, County Louth. Oriel was granted a Foreshore

Licence in October 2005 from the then DCMNR, giving permission to carry out a technical

work plan to investigate the suitability of an area to the East of Dundalk Bay for the

construction of an offshore wind farm. This included geotechnical site investigation, an

engineering assessment and the completion of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and

Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Following the completion of this work Oriel applied for a

Foreshore Lease to construct an offshore generating station in February 2007. In Autumn

2008 the MLVC made a recommendation to grant a lease. Due to government policy

changes the project was delayed however it is now coming back on stream.

We are conscious of the time lapse since the previous investigations and so wish

to undertake a new set of surveys which will comprise of geophysical, environmental,

metocean and geotechnical marine surveys of the marine cable route corridor and the

windfarm site.

The surveys are intended to aid the design by improving the geological and geotechnical

understanding of the site. The data would also be used to inform environmental appraisals by

providing information on the current situation and allowing impacts to be predicted and

subsequently, appropriate mitigation to be developed.

We will be submitting an application fora foreshore licence for the SI, including an AA

Screening shortly.

We are seeking input or comment from the DAU in respect of the proposals as outlined. In

particular, if DAU has any specific requirements in respect of the initial surveys, which it is

hoped to undertake early in 2019, then we would be grateful if a response could be provided

as soon as possible.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Marie

Marie Murphy

Senior Engineer | Infrastructure

BE MSc CEng MIEI

Arup

One Albert Quay Cork T12 X8N6 Ireland

t: +353 21 4223200 d: +353 21 4223372

mailto:[email protected]

Our Ref: G Pre00233/2018 (Please quote in all related correspondence) A Chara On behalf of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I acknowledge receipt of your recent consultation. In the event of observations, you will receive a co-ordinated heritage-related response by email from Development Applications Unit (DAU) on behalf of the Department. The normal target turnaround for pre-planning and other general consultations is six weeks from date of receipt. In relation to general consultations from public bodies under the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 to 2011, the Department endeavours to meet deadline dates, where requested. If you have not heard from DAU and wish to receive an update, please telephone the direct line number below or email [email protected] . Le meas Sinéad O’ Brien

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Sinéad O’ Brien

Executive Officer

—

An Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta

Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Aonad na nIarratas ar Fhorbairt Development Applications Unit

Bóthar an Bhaile Nua, Loch Garman, Contae Loch Garman Y35 AP90

Newtown Road, Wexford, County Wexford Y35 AP90

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T: +353 (0)53 9117528

[email protected]

ww.chg.gov.ie

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Aonad na nIarratas ar Fhorbairt, Bóthar an Bhaile Nua, Loch Garman, Y35 AP90

Development Applications Unit, Newtown Road, Wexford, Y35 AP90

[email protected]

www.chg.gov.ie

Our Ref: G Pre00233/2018

(Please quote in all related correspondence)

02 November 2018

Arup

One Albert Quay

Cork

T12 X8N6

Ireland

Via email: [email protected]

Re: Oriel Windfarm, located in the North West Irish Sea, 22km off the coast of

Dundalk, County Louth

A chara

On behalf of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I refer to

correspondence received in connection with the above.

Outlined below are heritage-related observations/recommendations of the Department

under the stated heading(s).

Nature Conservation

This Department notes that the applicant previously had a foreshore lease in 2008 for an

offshore windfarm at Oriel which did not progress, and, due to the lapse in time, now

wishes to conduct offshore site investigation work to an area east of Dundalk Bay and will

be applying for a foreshore licence for same with an AA screening. Please find below

comments on marine, birds, and appropriate assessment issues that may assist.

Marine

The proposed development may be within and adjacent to Dundalk Bay cSAC (site code:

IE000455). It would also be within and adjacent to Dundalk Bay SPA (site code: 004026).

As noted in previous correspondence these sites are designated for a range of habitats,

communities and species. In addition, there are a number of other designations within a

distance of the proposed development.

According to Article 6(3) of Council Directive (92/43/EEC) (the Habitats Directive) any plan

or project not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site but likely

to have a significant effect thereon, either individually or in combination with other plans or


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projects, shall be subject to appropriate assessment of its implications for the site in view of

the site's conservation objectives. The provisions of this article have been transposed into

the Irish Statute by Regulation 42 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural

Habitats) Regulations (SI 477 of 2011).

It must be noted that all cetaceans are listed under Annex IV (including those in Annex II) of

Council Directive 92/43/EEC (the Habitats Directive). Accordingly, under Article 12 of that

Directive, it is an offence to deliberately capture, disturb or kill a cetacean or take actions

that result in deterioration or destruction of their breeding sites or resting places. This has

been transposed into Irish Law by Regulation 51 of the European Communities (Birds and

Natural Habitats) Regulations. Introduction of certain sound sources into the marine

environment, as may result from construction or surveys (e.g. geophysical survey) over the

foreshore, have the potential to cause injury and possibly mortality in these species. All

marine mammals are protected wild animals under the Fifth Schedule, which includes all

cetacean and seal species, of the Wildlife Act (39 of 1976) and Amendments. Under

Section 23 (as amended in 2000), it is an offence to kill, injure or willfully interfere with or

destroy the breeding place or resting place of any protected wild animal.

Details of the site synopses and qualifying interests of Natura sites are available on

http://www.npws.ie/protected-sites. Further information related to site specific conservation

objectives are also available at this location by entering the Site Code (as in first

paragraph). Additional supporting information and referenced publications are also

available to download from this resource. Site boundaries and mapped habitat resources

are available to download from http://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data. The proponent should

pay particular attention to the conservation objectives framed around the Area, Range,

Structure & Function and Future Prospects for each qualifying interest. It might also be

useful to review recent case law surrounding the development of Article 6 of the Habitats

Directive and in particular the application of conservation objectives for Natura sites.

In order to fulfil the Article 6 legal requirements the following information should be supplied

within the application in relation to Annex I habitats:

A. Full description of proposed operation/activity

A full and finalised description of the proposed methodology including the likely time-

scale of works. It is not currently clear what level of interaction would occur within

Dundalk Bay SAC/SPA.

Are there similar operations/activities already in the locality? If existing

operations/activities occur adjacently then a justification for additional facilities should

be included. Would the proposed works act in conjunction with any existing or planned

developments?

The facilities or licensing to be put in place to cope with both biological and industrial

waste (e.g. extracted drill materials, etc.) generated during the proposed survey work

http://www.npws.ie/protected-sites

http://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data

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should be detailed. Detailed contingency plans sufficient to address potential negative

interactions with the marine environment e.g. oil spills.

B. Baseline description of relevant environment

A description of the biological environment over which the activity would impact,

including the marine and terrestrial flora and fauna, must be included if work is

envisaged with Dundalk Bay SAC.

Consideration should be given to whether the likely works would result in disturbance or

loss to Annex I habitats. Any loss or interruption of normal processes must be

quantified relative to the entire designated area not just within the direct footprint of

development.

In addition to the information related to the Annex I habitats the proponent should also

evaluate whether the operations would have a potential to interact with marine mammals.

The proponent must ensure that the survey operations are compliant with “Guidance to

Manage the Risk to Marine Mammals from Man-made Sound Sources in Irish Waters”. The

latest version of this document was published in January 2014 and is available to download

from http://www.npws.ie/marine/bestpracticeguidelines/.

Birds

No map has been supplied, but it seems likely that the proposed site investigations could

be within and adjacent to Dundalk Bay SPA Special Protection Areas (SPA) (site code:

004026) designated under the EC Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147 EC). In order carry

out an AA screening and to assess the likelihood of any impacts, including ex-situ impacts,

on the SPA it would be necessary to have data on bird usage in the vicinity of the proposed

site investigations.

Where bird surveys are necessary, surveys should be carried out by suitably qualified

persons at an appropriate time of the year depending on the species being surveyed for.

The AA screening should include the results of the surveys, and detail the survey

methodology and timing of such surveys. It is expected by this Department that in any

survey methodology used that best practice will be adhered to and, if necessary, non Irish

methodology adapted for the Irish situation.

Baseline Data

With regard to the scope of baseline data, details of designated sites can be found at

www.npws.ie/ . For flora and fauna the data of the National Parks and Wildlife Service

(NPWS) should be consulted at www.npws.ie/ . Where further detail is required on any

information on the website, a data request form should be submitted. This can be found at

www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/general/Data%20request%20form.doc. Further information

may be found at http://dahg.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html. Other sources of

information relating to habitats and species include that of the National Biodiversity Data

http://www.npws.ie/marine/bestpracticeguidelines/

http://www.npws.ie/

http://www.npws.ie/

http://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/general/Data%20request%20form.doc

http://dahg.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html

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Centre (www.biodiversityireland.ie), Inland Fisheries Ireland (www.fisheriesireland.ie),

BirdWatch Ireland (www.birdwatchireland.ie) and Bat Conservation Ireland

(www.batconservationireland.org). Data may also exist at a County level within the

Planning Authority.

Complete details of site investigations methodology

Complete details of the site investigations need to be provided in order to allow an

adequate assessment to be undertaken. If necessary something similar to an outline

construction management plan (CMP) may be necessary.

Appropriate Assessment (AA)

Guidance

Guidance on AA is available in the Departmental guidance document on Appropriate

Assessment, which is available on the NPWS web site at:

www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2009_AA_Guidance.pdf

and in the EU Commission guidance entitled “Assessment of plans and projects

significantly affecting Natura 2000 sites. Methodological guidance on the provisions of

Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC” which can be downloaded from

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/management/docs/art6/natura_2000_a

ssess_en.pdf.

However CJEU and Irish case law has clarified some issues and should also be consulted.

Conservation objectives

In order to carry out the appropriate assessment screening, and/or prepare the Natura

Impact Statement (NIS), information about the relevant Natura 2000 sites including their

conservation objectives will need to be collected. Details of designated sites and species

and conservation objectives can be found on www.npws.ie/. Site-specific, as opposed to

generic, conservation objectives are now available for some sites. Each conservation

objective for a qualifying interest (QI) is defined by a list of attributes and targets and are

often supported by further documentation. Where these are not available for a site, an

examination of the attributes that are used to define site-specific conservation objectives for

the same QIs in other sites can be usefully used to ensure the full ecological implications of

a proposal for a site’s conservation objective and its integrity are analysed and assessed.

It is advised, as per the notes and guidelines in the site-specific conservation objectives,

that any reports quoting conservation objectives should give the version number and date,

so that it can be ensured and established that the most up-to-date versions are used in the

preparation of Natura Impact Statements and in undertaking appropriate assessments.

http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/

http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/

http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/

http://www.batconservationireland.org/

http://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2009_AA_Guidance.pdf

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/management/docs/art6/natura_2000_assess_en.pdf

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/management/docs/art6/natura_2000_assess_en.pdf

http://www.npws.ie/

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Where further detail is required on any information on the website a data request form

should be submitted. This can be found at:

www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/general/Data%20request%20form.doc.

Cumulative and ex situ impacts

A rule of thumb often used is to include all Natura 2000 sites within a distance of 15 km. It

should be noted however that this will not always be appropriate. In some instances where

there are hydrological connections a whole river catchment or a groundwater aquifer may

need to be included. Similarly where bird flight paths are involved the impact may be on an

SPA more than 15 km away.

Other relevant Local Authorities should be consulted to determine if there are any projects

or plans which, in combination with this proposed development, could impact on any Natura

2000 sites.

The above observations/recommendations are based on the papers submitted to this

Department on a pre-planning basis and are made without prejudice to any observations

that the Minister may make in the context of any consultation arising on foot of any

development application referred to the Minister, by the planning authority/ies, in her role as

statutory consultee under the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended.

You are requested to send further communications to this Department’s Development

Applications Unit (DAU) at [email protected] (team monitored); if this is not

possible, correspondence may alternatively be sent to:

The Manager

Development Applications Unit (DAU)

Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Newtown Road

Wexford

Y35 AP90

Is mise, le meas

Joanne Lyons

Development Applications Unit

http://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/general/Data%20request%20form.doc


Appendix B

Example Survey Equipment

Data Sheets


| Draft 2 | 2 October 2018 | Arup



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Drill string

Pipe clamp

Seismic waves

Seismic source

Seismic cone

Seabed frame

Sleeve frictionPore pressureCone resistance

Top 3-axisreceiver element

Bottom 3-axisreceiver element

FUGRO DIGITAL SEISMIC CONE SYSTEMThe seismic cone penetration test (SCPT) provides in-situ seismic wave velocities as well as piezo-cone penetration test (PCPT) parameters.

Seismic wave velocities give high-value

information about in-situ ground

characteristics, such as low-strain shear

modulus for use in earthquake design

studies and analysis of dynamically loaded

foundations.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWAREKey components of the Digital Seismic

Cone System are:

■■ Digital seismic cone penetrometer with

two 3-axis receiver set at a fixed

spacing of 0.5 m (downhole mode) and

one 3-axis receiver set (seabed mode)

■■ Seismic source with trigger

■■ Digital seismic trigger module

synchronizing the data recording with

the seismic source activation

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■■ Computer running integrated PCPT

and SCPT data acquisition software.

The signals are digitized inside the

penetrometer, reducing the number of wires

in the cable and reducing noise pickup and

cross talk in (long) cables.

In downhole mode a dual element seismic

penetrometer has the advantage of a single

source activation being recorded at two

depths simultaneously. This enhances

accuracy in depth interval and removes

dependency on source reproducibility.

Offshore operations require use of a

hydraulic underwater Shearwave Hammer

as seismic source. the source is fixed to

the base of the seabed frame and is

remotely operated.

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Typical setup for a SCPT in downhole mode.

Digital Seismic Cone Penetrometer

Penetrometer size

Sensors

Seismic element spacing

Seismic receiver natural frequency

Dynamic range

Pretrigger length

Record length

Channel modes

Logging software sample

interval for each seismic signal

10 cm2, 15 cm2

Tip resistance

Sleeve friction

Pore pressure

Inclination

Two 3-axis seismic receiver elements

0.5 m

28 Hz

60 nm/s … 3.5 mm/s

Up to 100 ms

Up to 3000 ms

Horizontal, Vertical, Both

0.8 ms, 0.1 ms, 0.01 ms or 0.0025 ms

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TEST PROCEDUREThe SCPT procedure includes a repeated

sequence of the following steps:

■■ Interrupting the standard CPT

procedure at the desired seismic

test level

■■ Activating the seismic source and

recording of the seismic receiver

signals, if necessary with re-activating

cycles to permit stacking

■■ Optional: data validation by displaying

the preliminary depth profile within the

data acquisition software

■■ Resuming the standard CPT

procedure, repeating the test sequence

as required.

TEST RESULTSPrimary test results consist of seismic wave

traces for, usually multiple, test depths. The

use of data filtering techniques is common.

Data processing includes calculation of

seismic wave velocities, with additional

options such as:

■■ Taking time lag as the time shift of the

maximum cross-correlation of

the signals

■■ Travel path correction based on Snell’s

law of refraction for ground layers

showing abrupt changes in density

or stiffness

■■ Integrated presentation of seismic

parameters and CPT data.

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Fugro Tool Data Sheet

1005 Four Arm Calliper Instrument The 4 arm calliper has two pairs of arms which give two orthogonal hole diameters plus an average borehole diameter. This tools works in most borehole conditions and will function above and below the water table. General Data Supply Voltage 80-150VDC Supply Current 30-60mA Current with motor 150-200mA Type of Top-Sub ANTARES 14-pin Length 2.177m Diameter 52mm Weight 15kg Pressure Rating 40MPa Max Temp 70°C Sensor Data Calliper 1-3 Cal13 in mm Calliper 2-4 Cal24 in mm Cable Head Voltage CHV in V Electronics Temp Temp in °C Sensor Position Calliper 1-3 and 2-4 2.10m below top of top sub Measuring Range Calliper 1-3 and 2-4 50 to 800mm +/- 2% Rec. Min. Bh. Di 75mm Rec. Max. Bh. Di 800mm

Fugro Tool Data Sheet

Application The calliper is used to measure the diameter of the borehole. It can be used in both open and cased boreholes. This tool is usually deployed before any other tool to check the integrity and condition of the borehole. The 4 arm calliper has 2 pairs of interdependent arms which measure the X and Y diameter of the borehole. This gives a measure of the ovality of the borehole which can indicate differential squeezing of the formation. The tool is normally deployed before any other tools to check the integrity and condition of the borehole. The calliper curves indicate the location of different casing types and breakages, fractures and fissures, and borehole caving and squeezing. It can also be used for the identification of soft and hard formations which can be correlated with other measurements to further refine lithological interpretations. As borehole condition can affect the quality of many other geophysical readings the calliper log is very important for quality control of other survey data and is required for environmental corrections to other measurements.. The curves can also be used to calculate borehole fluid, cement or backfill volumes. Example Log

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High Performance Corer - HPCTM

Fugro Alluvial has developed a High Performance CorerTM to cope with the demand for longer sample

recovery in dense granular and stiff cohesive materials.

Application

The HPCTM utilises innovative electric motor technology and

sample barrel design. The new motor technology allows an

optimisation of excitation frequency and vibration amplitude

to suit any particular soil conditions. At it’s most powerful

settings the HPCTM can apply more than twice the power and

five times the vibration amplitude of a standard vibrocorer.

All of this translates into much longer sample recovery.

The HPCTM may also be used with a newly developed low area

ratio sample barrel which minimises the sampling disturbance in

clay soils.

Optional Features

• Maximum working water depths of 350 m

• Umbilical spooler for deep water projects

• Easily transported by road, sea or air

• Real time penetration and base tilt registration

Applications

• Pre-dredge surveys

• Cable Route surveys

• Environmental investigations

• Mineral/Aggregate prospecting

• Inshore civil engineering site investigations

• Offshore oil and gas pipeline geotechnical investigations

Specification

• 415V, minimum 45 kVA power supply

• 3m to 6m core barrel (8m optional)

• Mild steel barrels 101.6 mm o.d. 93.6 mm i.d.

• PVC Liners Sample diameter 84mm


More information available at WWW.FUGRO.COM

Fugro Alluvial Offshore LimitedMorton Peto Road

Gapton Hall Industrial Estate

GreatYarmouth NR31OLT, UK

Tel : +44 (0) 1493 650 484

[email protected]

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This document includes technical information. Reasonable effort has been made to verify its

correctness at the time of compilation but details may change with the passage of time and

without prior notice. Fugro does not accept any liability for loss or damage of any kind arising

from use of the information.

The HPCTM penetration and soils data may be used in combination

with CPT data to further refine stratigraphic and soils parameter

logging along pipelines or in discrete location seabed soil

engineering projects.

Example of HPC™ data set:

FUGROEXCALIBURExcalibur is the largest in the Fugro fleet of jack-up barges, in class with Germanischer Lloyd. This 8-legged barge is capable of working in water depths up to 40 m and has been used extensively for installing foundations for offshore wind farm projects and also can be equipped with an integral foundation drilling unit.

The jack-up provides a very stable working

platform with accommodation for up to 40

personnel.

Facilities include:

� 20 two-man accommodation rooms

complete with showers and toilets

� Galley

� Mess room

� Recreation room

� Laundry room

� Office

� Workshop

� Store rooms

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It comes fully equipped with:

� Navigation and communication

systems

� GMDSS radio room

� VHF

� INMARSAT

� NAVTEX

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EQUIPMENT FLYER

Classification society: DNVGLNotation: Non propelled self-elevating unitFull refurbishment: 2018Year of last class survey: 2018 (renewal every 5 years)Flag: The Republic of VanuataJacking system: Pneumatic/hydraulicPower pack configuration: Diesel hydraulicMax. separation: 45 m (length of leg below hull)Draft: 2.73 mMax. payload: 1031 tMax. deck load: 785 t @ 10 t/m2Gross tonnage: 2390Net tonnage: 717Deck construction: Steel monohull

Length: 60 mBreadth: 32 mMoulded depth: 4.24 mNumber of legs: 8Max. operating water depth: 37.1 m (dependant on environmental conditions)Main crane: HuismanMax. boom length: 62.4 mMax. platform lift: 230 t @ 17.5 mMarine lift (min. radius): 190 t @ 9 mAuxiliary crane: Hydralift (5 t)Max. leg length: 55 mLeg dia.: 1.8 mNumber accommodation: 40

SPECIFICATIONSExcalibur Jack-up Barge

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FUGROFUGRO 1200The Fugro 1200 is a sturdy jack-up platform for support ofgeotechnical investigation, foundation piling and general heavy liftmarine construction operations. The fast jacking speeds and the wide envelope of the pile gate complete a package which, for the class of vessel, is hard to beat.

Fugro purchased this vessel in 2010 and

upgraded the jacking system from a 0.25 m

jacking ram stroke to an impressive 3.0 m,

as well as installing a cantilvered pile gate

currently set up for installing vertical and

raked piles up to 1.8 m diameter.

The vessel has been mobilised for a

number of projects including jetty piling and

superstructure installation, wave energy pile

installations and offshore desalination

shafts.

The vessel has also been used for

geotechnical investigation drilling in deeper

water where smaller modular jack-up

barges are not able to operate. Fugro own

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and operate a wide array of drilling

equipment with capabilities from 0.4 m to

over 7.0 m diameter.

The Fugro 1200 is suitable for deployment

to support drilling operations up to 3.5 m

diameter. The vessel is able to operate in

water depths up to 30 m and has a design

payload of 1000 t with category four storm

survivability in suitable water depths.

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EQUIPMENT FLYER

Specifications

Classification society: NKKLast re-fit: 2016Registry: SVG

Jacking System

Jacking system upgrade: 2016

Type: Fugro / De long hydraulic system with pneumatic grippers

Stroke: 3 mLegs: 4Leg length: 55 mLeg diameter: 1.8 mLeg weight: 100 t each - new in 2016

SPECIFICATIONSFugro 1200 Jack-up Barge

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Other

Fuel capacity: 100 000 lFresh water capacity: 100 000 lReverse osmosis and sewage treatment plant

Dimensions

Barge length: 50 m Beam: 24 mDepth: 4.3 m

Legs / jacking system: 4 no. new 55 m legs, 1800 mm dia with Fugro gripper/bladder system - 2016

Payload: 1000 tDeck loading: 15 tm2

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MAIN BENEFITS■■ Constant penetration rate

Constant penetration rate of 20 mm/s

independent from required thrust.

■■ High CPT data quality

No negative effect on CPT data caused

by varying penetration rates.

■■ Compact storing and safe handling

■■ Improved safety, reduced

deployment time

No more manual rod handling, making

the system safer to service and easier

to deploy.

■■ Longer lifetime, less maintenance

The system consist of simple

components making it easy to

maintain. Due to the improved force

transmission, the rods, either coiled or

built from conventional 1m sections,

will have a longer operational lifespan.

Coiled rods can easily been replaced.

FUGRO SEACALF®

MKIV – CONTINUOUS DRIVEThe Fugro SEACALF® MkIV is a novel seabed deployed Cone Penetration Test (CPT) system, employing a coiled push rod and a compact continuous thrust machine.

COMPACT AND EFFICIENT CPT SYSTEMBy using a novel combination of

techniques, the new SEACALF® MkIV

provides higher efficiency, a smaller system

to handle and improved reliability compared

to conventional seabed CPT systems.

This new continuous drive system (CDS)

has been developed to improve reliability, to

ease handling and to reduce build- and

maintenance costs. Special clamping

blocks improve the force transmission to

the rod, resulting in an efficient system with

a push- and pull capacity of 200kN and a

very constant penetration rate, resulting in

higher quality of CPT data. The drive

system consists of simple components,

EQUIPMENT FLYER

making it a reliable system that is small in

volume and easy to maintain.

Traditional seabed CPT systems of this

order typically employ manually assembled

1m push rods. The SEACALF® MkIV can

employ such a conventional rod but can

also be equipped with a coiled push rod.

The coiled rod allows for compact storing

and safe handling and can, thanks to an

advanced straitening- and recoiling device,

be coiled and stored inside a small frame.

The use of a coiled rod eliminates the need

for manual rod handling, it creates a safer

work environment and enables a significant

reduction in deployment time.

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General

Weight submerged max 260 kNHeight 5.5 mFootprint 3 x 3 mRated water depth 3000 mPush capacity 0 – 200 kNPull capacity 0 – 200 kNPenetration length 0 – 55 mPenetration rate 20 mm/s

Sensors

Communication Fibre OpticSeabed System Sensors Roll and PitchThrust Machine Sensors Thrust, displacement, velocity

System Diagnostics Various pressure and displacement sensors

Sensors and communication

Piezocone penetrometer Cone resistance, Sleeve friction, Pore pressure

Electrical Conductivity cone Electrical conductivity (S/m)

Temperature Cone Temperature (°C)Seismic Cone Shear wave velocity (m/s)Natural Gamma cone Natural gamma ray (CPS)

Magnetometer coneMagnet flux density, magnetic field horizontal and vertical angle (T, °)

Piezoprobe Pore pressure (MPa)

Vane Shear Test Torsional moment, calculated undrained shear strength

COMPONENTS The Fugro SEACALF® MkIV system

comprises the following components:

Push rod - Thick-walled cylindrical tube,

used for advancing the penetrometer to the

required test depth. Coiled during transport

and storing, straightened by mechanical

device upon CPT testing. Or, also possible,

built from conventional 1m sections.

SEACALF® MKIV- CONTINUOUS DRIVETECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Piezocone penetrometer (CPTU or PCPT) -

Cylindrical terminal body mounted on the

lower end of the push rod, including a cone,

a friction sleeve, a filter and internal sensing

devices for the measurement of cone

resistance, sleeve friction, pressure and

inclination. By default, a standard 15 cm2

piezocone penetrometer is employed, but

other penetrometer sizes can also be used.

Continuous Drive System - Machine

providing thrust to the push rods so that the

required constant rate of penetration is

controlled. The thrust machine provides a

nominal force of 200 kN. Nominal

penetration and retraction rate is 20 mm/s.

Cyclic testing is also possible.

Deployment frame – Frame for mounting

and handling, providing reaction weight for

the thrust machine. Weight and size of the

frame may be adjusted to suit expected soil

conditions, vessel and handling options.

Data acquisition and control system -

Apparatus and software, including sensors,

data transmission apparatus, recording

apparatus and data processing apparatus.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTSSea trials were successful and indicated

that the requirements set in the original

design philosophy are met. The SEACALF®

MkIV system proved to be efficient and

robust, providing similar or better

performance compared to existing systems.

The current design of the SEACALF® MkIV

mainly focusses on servicing the offshore

wind industry and traditional oil and gas

industry, but the concept offers many

opportunities for a wide range of

applications.



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Seabed Operation

Fugro performs offshore geotechnical soil investigations and provides consulting and engineering advice.

General description

Fugro gathers high quality soil data with the help of

experienced personnel and state of the art techniques.

With the geotechnical information Fugro consults in

foundation engineering, interpretation, scientific projects

and geohazard advice.

The data is collected in-situ by performing Piezo Cone Penetration

Tests (PCPT), or other probe tests, and by taking (core) samples.

The samples are tested in the laboratory and combined with

the PCPT results, provide a detailed profile describing the soil

characteristics.

Fugro has two distinguished geotechnical investigation methods:

downhole operation and seabed operation. This folder describes

the seabed operation.

Seabed Operation

During seabed deployment operations, PCPT’s and other probe

tests can be performed to a maximum of 40 m below seabed

(bsb), and soil can be sampled to 25 m bsb, depending on the

system and the soil conditions. Seabed operations are well suited

for investigations for shallow foundation types.

A geotechnical site investigation is generally performed from a

specialised geotechnical vessel or a vessel of opportunity such

as a survey or supplier vessel. The vessel is positioned above

the testing location and the seabed unit or sampling system is

deployed with the aid of an A-frame, a crane, through the ship’s

moonpool or with a special deployment structure over the side of

the vessel. After the seabed unit or sampling device is placed on

the seabed, the test is performed and/or a sample is taken. The

approach and programme is adapted to client requirements and

site conditions, such as water depth, heave, current, seabed slope

and weather conditions. Two basic subsystems can be identified

in seabed operation mode: systems using hydraulic thrust and

gravitational systems.

SEACALF®

Markab

Seabed Operation

FUGRO SMARTPIPE®

FUGRO SMARTPIPE® is developed for in-situ testing to model flow

lines and pipe-soil interaction with very soft soils in water depths

to 2,500 m. By reducing uncertainty in pipe-soil interactions,

pipeline design can be more effective, leading to cost reduction

and risk mitigation for the overall project. It is an in-situ testing

system which consists of an instrumented pipe segment. This

pipe segment directly measures the interaction forces and can be

moved in vertical, axial and lateral dimensions. In addition, pore

water pressure is measured at several discrete points along the

underside of the pipe.

The seabed frame is also equipped with a T-bar, mini T-bar,

camera, frame settlement gauge and a roll and pitch sensor. It can

be deployed from a specialised geotechnical vessel or a vessel of

opportunity.

FUGRO SMARTPIPE® is often used in conjunction with

SMARTSURF for investigations on pipeline and cable routes

investigations. Both systems use the same base reaction frame

which is controlled through a combined power and data umbilical

cable, which also is used for hoisting the frame.

Systems using hydraulic thrust

SEACALF®

The SEACALF® system is an electronic testing platform able to

perform continuous PCPT’s and other probe tests to 40 m bsb

in water depths to 2,500 m and is mainly used for geotechnical

site investigation for seabed structures, jack-up rigs, production

platforms and other offshore structures.

The SEACALF® system consists of Fugro’s Seabed Frame (SBF)

with an integrated drive unit. The drive unit uses two or four

hydraulic powered wheels which are pushed against a sounding

rod (string) using hydraulic cylinders. The rod, equipped with a

cone or probe, is pushed into the soil by the rotating wheels at a

controlled rate. If additional thrust is desired, two drive units can

be stacked. Electric power, data and real-time communication are

transmitted via an Underwater Power Cable (UPC) with the vessel.

The SEACALF® system is usually deployed from the moonpool of

the vessel and can also be equipped with additional equipment

such as a camera and a frame settlement gauge.

SEAROBIN®

The SEAROBIN® is a conical lightweight reaction frame, designed

to perform 3 m PCPT’s using a small drive unit. An integrated push

and grab sampler allows soil sampling during the same deployment.

Deployment time is short, thus this system is particularly suited

for investigations involving a high number of test runs, such as for

pipeline and cable routes. The maximum water depth in which the

SEAROBIN® can operate is 2,500 m.

The SEAROBIN® is controlled through a combined power and

data umbilical cable, which also is used for hoisting the frame.

The SEAROBIN® can be deployed from specialised geotechnical

vessels or vessels of opportunity.

SEAROBIN®

Seabed Operation

SMARTSURF

The SMARTSURF is used for geotechnical investigations to 2,500

m water depth. The SMARTSURF can performe PCPT’s and other

probe tests, mini T-bar and take a sample in a single deployment. It

has the same deployment frame as the FUGRO SMARTPIPE® and

a change to SMARTSURF can be quickly made and complement

the data necessary for flow lines and cable routes.

SEASCOUT¹

The SEASCOUT is a lightweight in-situ test system that is primarily

used for cable route investigations. It has a very small, fast deployed

spread and can even be used from a ROV and therefore can test

in hard to reach places, for example underneath an oil platform or

within pipeline trenches.

A 5 cm2 piezo-cone is attached to a coiled rod that is pushed into

the soil with a drive unit to 10 m bsb. The SEASCOUT can be

deployed using an A-frame or crane in 2,500 m water depth.

Roson Seabed system¹

The Roson seabed frame is equipped with one or more stacked

Roson drive units used to perform PCPT’s and other probe tests to

15 m bsb in 500 m water.

Gravitational systems

Fugro uses a range of seabed sampling systems such as corers and

bulk samplers. The sample systems are used to retrieve high quality

and relatively undisturbed samples in very soft to soft soils. Only the

High Performance Corer - HPC™ (Vibrocorer) can be used in harder

soils. Some of the systems are lowered fast on the wire to retrieve

the sample; others have a trigger release mechanism that allows

the corer to free-fall once the corer is suspended a couple of meters

above the seabed. Most of the corers also have a stationary piston

that prevents the sample flush away when the corer is retrieved.

STAtionary Piston Gravity CORer - STACOR®¹

The STACOR® is a piston sample corer able to retrieve, large

diameter (105 mm) and long samples in very soft to soft soils. It

can sample in water depths to 3,000 m and the maximum sample

length is 25 m.

The STACOR® has a trigger release mechanism and is deployed

with a specialised deployment system.

Kulemberg Piston Corer

The Kulemberg Piston Corer can retrieve very soft to soft soil

samples in water depths to 3,000 m. It also has a trigger release

mechanism. The maximum sample length is 6 m. It can be deployed

either from the side or the back of the vessel with an A-frame.

Variable Weight Gravity Corer

The Gravity Corer can retrieve soft to stiff soil samples in water

depths to 3,000 m; the maximum sample length is 6 m. The mass

of the Gravity Corer can be adjusted by adding weight blocks to

the corer for different soil conditions. The tool does not free-fall

but is lowered on a wire and uses the winch speed to penetrate

the seabed. It can be deployed either from the side or the back of

the vessel with an A-frame.

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Seabed Operation

Jumbo Piston Corer¹

The Jumbo Piston Corer is a large trigger release corer used to

retrieve large diameter and long samples in very soft to soft soils. It

can sample in water depths to 3,000 m and the maximum sample

length is 20 m.

It can be deployed either from the side or the back of the vessel

with an A-frame.

High Performance Corer - HPC™ (Vibrocorer)¹

The HPC™ is a sampling device with an electric motor that creates

vibrations which drives the core barrel into the soil. The working

water depth is 450 m and it can retrieve 6 m samples in stiff,

granular soils.

Box Corer¹

The Seabed Box Corer is a bulk, sampling device for sampling

the seabed top soil. These samples of the very soft, cohesive top

layer are very suitable for sub-sampling, laboratory testing and mini

T-bar testing. A bar with weight blocks pushes a square box into

the ground. When the box corer is lifted, a lid closes below the

sample box.

Grab Sampler

The grab sampler is also a bulk sampler which is triggered when

touching the seabed. Grab samples are disturbed and are used

for examining mineral deposits, aggregate prospecting and

environmental and pre-dredging research. When the sampler is

lifted, the scoops close around the soil.

¹:For detailed information of this seabed system please

consult the specific brochure.

Max. water depth

Max.penetration

depth

Mass (underwater)

Max. thrust (is

different for each

probe)

Soil type

Probes applicable

Sample tubes

SEACALF®

2,500 m

40 m

13 tons/26 tons

50 kN/100 kN/200 kN

Soft/stiff/dense soils

10 cm2 Digital piezo-

cone


cone

In-Situ Vane (20 m

penetration

T-bar

Ball probe

Digital seismic Cone

Thermal conductivity

probe

Electricalconductivity

probe

FUGRO SMARTPIPE®

2,500 m

0,5 m

2.5 tons

Vertical: 25 kN, Axial:10 kN, Lateral: 10 kN

Very soft/soft soils

Instrumented pipe

segment

Mini T-bar

SEAROBIN®

2,500 m

2 m

2.3 tons

25 kN

Soft/stiff soils


cone

3” Thin walled tube,

± 100 cm, max

60 kN

3” Thin walled tube

with core catcher, ±

100 cm, max 60 kN

SMARTSURF

2,500 m

3 m PCPT, In-Situ Vane

and T-Bar, 2 m piston

sampler, 1 m mini T-bar

2.5 tons

25 kN

Very soft/soft soils


cone


cone

In-Situ Vane

T-bar

Mini T-bar

100 mm PVC liner in

approx. 4” sample tube

Variable Weight Gravity

Corer

3,000 m

2,4 and 6 m

0.5 - 7.5 tons

Soft/stiff soils

90 mm PVC liner in steel

barrel witch core catcher,

core diameter 86.4 mm

Kulemberg Piston

Corer

3,000 m

2,4 and 6 m

0.5 - 7.5 tons

Soft/stiff soils

90 mm PVC liner

in steel barrel witch

core catcher, core

diameter 86.4 mm

Grab Sampler

3,000 m

0.5 m

0.5 tons

Very soft/soft

soils

Grab sampler

capacity: 30 liter

THE SEABED UNITThe penetration force for this evolution of theSEACALF is provided by the Fugro BLOCK-DRIVE system. The rods are driven from apower pack mounted on the seabed frame. Theframe is 3.4 m high and the base is 3 m x 3 m.It weighs approximately 25 tonnes in air. Forextra reaction this can be increased by theaddition of ballast blocks. The unit can be setup to provide 100 kN (10 tonnes) or 200 kN (20tonnes) of penetration thrust, by using one ortwo block-drives systems.

PERFORMING A TESTAn electronic cone penetrometer, connected toa string of rods, is pushed into the seabed at acontrolled rate. As it penetrates the variationsin cone resistance, sleeve friction and porepressure (or other parameters) are continuouslyrecorded. Signals from the sensors passthrough a control and data transmission moduleon the seabed frame are then transmitted, indigital form, to the surface via a combinedpower and signal umbilical. The results aredisplayed graphically on the monitor andsimultaneously recorded. The operator main-

tains complete control of the seabed unitthrough the computer.

Block-Drive Seacalf CPT

The BLOCK-DRIVE SEACALF is a further development of the SEACALF system, which has beenin use for offshore geotechnical investigations since 1972. It is an underwater rig for performingcontinuous static cone penetration tests (CPT) from the seabed in water depths ranging from 10m to 500 m. Tens of thousands of tests have been performed with the SEACALF to investigatesites for wind-turbines, jackup rigs, production platforms, pipelines and other offshore structures.

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TEST PENETRATIONThe amount of penetration that can be achievedat a specific site depends on upon the soil con-ditions and the available reaction force. In 200kN mode with full ballast, penetration typicallyranges from about 20 m in dense sands andhard gravely clays to between 30 and 60 m insofter ‘normally consolidated’ clays. Any lengthtest rod can be built into the rig prior to deploy-ment. The rod is kept vertical by means of ten-sioned wire connected to the rigging system.

INSTRUMENTATIONStandard instrumentation incorporated on theseabed frame includes a dual axis inclinometerand a water pressure transducer. A CCTV cam-era can be attached to the frame and the sig-nals transmitted via the main umbilical. Thesystem can also be adapted to perform vaneshear tests, plate load tests or push otherinstrumented probes into the seabed including:

• seismic cone • thermal and electrical conductivity cones • full displacement pressuremeter • dilatometer • nuclear density probe • model caisson structures

DEPLOYMENT VESSELSThe BLOCK-DRIVE SEACALF can be used fromany of the Fugro geotechnical drilling ships orcan be modified for deployment from other suit-able vessels. It can be deployed on twin linethrough a moonpool or via crane or A-Frameover the side of the vessel. The system isinstalled on our own specialised geotechnicalinvestigation vessel – the Fugro Commander.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONThrust capacity Weight in air Height Base size Power supply

Fugro Alluvial Offshore LimitedMorton Peto Road, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate,Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LT UKTel : +44 (0) 1493 650484Fax : +44 (0) 1493 440319lWeb: www.alluvial.co.uk / www.fugro.com

Fugro Alluvial Offshore Limited is a member of the Fugro Group, with offices throughout the world

Oktober 2008

200 kN250 kN4.9 m3m x 3m20-40 kVA

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sample recovery in dense granular and stiff cohesive materials.


The HPCTM utilises innovative electric motortechnology and sample barrel design. The newmotor technology allows an optimisation ofexcitation frequency and vibration amplitude tosuit any particular soil conditions. At it’s mostpowerful settings the HPCTM can apply morethan twice the power and five times the vibra-tion amplitude of a standard vibrocorer. All ofthis translates into much longer sample recov-ery.

The HPCTM may also be used with a newlydeveloped low area ratio sample barrel whichminimises the sampling disturbance in claysoils.

• Umbilical spooler for deep water projects• Easily transported by road, sea or air• Real time penetration and base tilt registration

Applications• Pre-dredge surveys• Environmental investigations• Mineral/Aggregate prospecting• Inshore civil engineering site investigations• Offshore oil and gas pipeline geotechnical

investigations

Specification• 415V, minimum 45 kVA power supply• 3m to 6m core barrel (8m optional)• Mild steel barrels 101.6 mm o.d. 93.6 mm i.d.• PVC liners 88.9 mm o.d. 84.14 mm i.d.

Optional sample sizes available


Dimensions

8.1 2.8 x 2.4 3160

CORE BARREL(m)

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Fugro Alluvial has developed a High Performance Corer to cope with the demand for longer

HEIGHT(m) BASE(m) WEIGHT(kg)• Maximum working water depths of 350 m

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The specification of the equipment in this data sheet may be subject to modifications without prior notice

The HPCTM penetration and soils data may be used in combination with CPT data to further refinestratigraphic and soils parameter logging along pipelines or in discrete location seabed soilengineering projects.

Example of HPC™ data set:

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Piezo-cone penetrometer

The Piezo-cone penetrometer: for in-situ geotechnical testing

Introduction

For in-situ geotechnical characterisation of ground con-

ditions, Fugro uses the piezo-cone penetrometer (piezo-

cone) for performing a piezo-cone penetration test (PCPT

or CPTU). Fugro has developed a range of state of the art,

in-house designed and built piezo-cones.

Application

A PCPT involves the measurement of the resistance of the soil to

steady and continuous penetration of the piezo-cone equipped with

internal sensors. The measurements comprise penetration depth,

cone resistance, sleeve friction, pore pressure and inclination from

vertical.

The piezo-cone measures the transient pore pressure generated

during penetration, as well as the hydrostatic pore pressure.

The transient pore pressures can be significant for some low-

permeability soils. Measurement of the dissipation of the transient

pore pressure is feasible during a penetration interruption. The

dissipation measurements permit the estimation of the in-situ

coefficient of consolidation.

These measurements permit high quality interpretation of the

ground conditions, provide a stratigraphic profile and thus an

accurate knowledge of the soil layering which is essential to a

geotechnical study.

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Piezo-cone penetrometer

Instrument Details

The basic and most commonly used piezo-cone measures three

parameters: the cone resistance (qc), the sleeve friction (fs) and the

pore pressure (u). The cone and the friction sleeve consist of high-

quality steel that is resistant to corrosion and abrasion. It has a

single pore pressure sensor behind a filter of a porous material

and can be positioned either in the face of the cone (u1), or at the

cylindrical extension of the cone (u2).

The sensors inside the piezo-cone that measure the cone

resistance and sleeve friction consist of load-cell type measuring

transducers (strain gauges) arranged to a subtraction system. This

arrangement permits a stiff penetrometer design.

Test Procedure

A piezo-cone is pushed into the soil using a thrust machine

providing thrust to the push rod(s) so that the required constant

rate of penetration is controlled (20mm/s). The deployment of a

piezo-cone can take place from (1) ground surface and seafloor or

(2) downhole whereby the thrust machine is positioned in the lower

end of drill pipe.

A computer-based data acquisition system provides the link

between the electrical output signals of the piezo-cone sensors

and the digitally recorded data. This data can be acquired real-

time and is shown on a monitor. With other systems (WISON® XP/

Dolphin) the data is stored and linked to the computer after retrieval.

The digital data allows rapid processing of the measurements (qc, fs

and u) and the derivation of PCPT parameters such as total cone

resistance (qt), friction ratio (Rf) and pore pressure ratio (Bq).

Technical specifications Cone base area Nominal thrust Maximum thrust Measured parameters Applicable systems

A10F5 1000 mm2

50 kN 100 kN cone resistance sleeve friction pore pressure inclination

WISON® MkIII

WISON® MkIV

WISON® XP

Dolphin

WISON® EP

SEACALF®

SEAROBIN®

ROSON

SMARTSURF

A5F8 500 mm2

80 kN 80 kN cone resistance sleeve friction pore pressure (optional) inclination

WISON® MkIII

WISON® MkIV

WISON® XP

SEASCOUT

SEAROBIN®

A15F7.5 1500 mm2

75 kN 150 kN cone resistance sleeve friction pore pressure inclination

WISON® MkIII

WISON® MkIV

SEACALF®

Compliancy PCPT apparatus and procedures adopted by Fugro are in general accordance with the Inter-national Reference Test Procedure published by the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE, 1999). BS 5930 (BSI, 1999) and NORSOK Standard G-CR-001 (NORSOK, 2004) refer to SSMGE (1999). General agreement also applies to stan-dards published by ASTM International (ASTM D5778-07), ISO/DIS 22476-1 (ISO, 2005) and Eurocode 7 (CEN, 2007).

G-882 MARINE MAGNETOMETER

O CESIUM VAPOR HIGH PERFORMANCE – Highest detection rangeand probability of detecting all sized ferrous targets

O NEW STREAMLINED DESIGN FOR TOW SAFETY – Lowprobability of fouling in lines or rocks

O NEW QUICK CONVERSION FROM NOSE TOW TO CG TOW –Simply remove an aluminum locking pin, move tow point andreinsert. New built in easy carry handle!

O NEW INTERNAL CM-221 COUNTER MODULE – Provides FlashMemory for storage of default parameters set by user

O NEW ECHOSOUNDER / ALTIMETER OPTION

O NEW DEPTH RATING – 4,000 psi !

O HIGHEST SENSITIVITY IN THE INDUSTRY – 0.004 nT/√Hz RMSwith the internal CM-221 Mini-Counter

O EASY PORTABILITY & HANDLING – no winch required, singleman operation, only 44 lbs with 200 ft cable (without weights)

O COMBINE TWO SYSTEMS FOR INCREASED COVERAGE –Internal CM-221 Mini-Counter provides multi-sensor dataconcatenation allowing side by side coverage which maximizesdetection of small targets and reduces noise

Very high resolution Cesium Vapor performance is nowavailable in a low cost, small size system forprofessional surveys in shallow or deep water. Highsensitivity and sample rates are maintained for allapplications. The well proven Cesium sensor iscombined with a unique and new CM-221 Larmorcounter and ruggedly packaged for small or large boatoperation. Use your computer and standard printer withour MagLogLite™ software to log, display and print GPSposition and magnetic field data. The G–882 is thelowest priced high performance full range marinemagnetometer system ever offered.

The G-882 offers flexibil ity for operation from small boat,shallow water surveys as well as deep tow applications(4,000 psi rating, telemetry over steel coax available to10Km). The G-882 also directly interfaces to all majorSide Scan manufacturers for tandem tow configurations.Being small and lightweight (44 lbs net, without weights)it is easily deployed and operated by one person. Butadd several streamlined weight collars and the systemcan quickly weigh more than 100 lbs. for deep towapplications. Power may be supplied from a 24 to 30VDC battery power or the included 110/220 VAC powersupply. The tow cable employs high strength Kevlar

strain member with astandard length of 200 ft (61m) and optional cable lengthup to 500m with no telemetryrequired.A rugged fiber-woundfiberglass housing isdesigned for operation is allparts of the world allowingsensor rotation for work in equatorial regions. Theshipboard end of the tow cable is attached to an includedjunction box or optional on-board cable for quick andsimple hookup to power and output of data into anyWindows 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP computer equippedwith RS-232 serial ports.

The G-882 Cesium magnetometer provides the sameoperating sensitivity and sample rates as the larger deeptow model G-880. MagLogLite™ Logging Software isoffered with each magnetometer and allows recordingand display of data and position with Automatic AnomalyDetection and automatic anomaly printing on Windows™printer! Additional options include: MagMap2000 plottingand contouring software and post acquisition processingsoftware MagPick™ (free from our website.)

G-882 with Weight CollarDepth Option & Altimeter

The G-882 system is particularly well suited for thedetection and mapping of all sizes of ferrous objects.This includes anchors, chains, cables, pipelines, ballaststone and other scattered shipwreck debris, munitions ofall sizes (UXO), aircraft, engines and any other objectwith magnetic expression. Objects as small as a 5 inchscrewdriver are readily detected provided that the sensoris close to the seafloor and within practical detectionrange. (Refer to table at right).

The design of this high sensitivity G-882 marine unit isdirected toward the largest number of user needs. It isintended to meet all marine requirements such asshallow survey, deep tow through long cables,integration with Side Scan Sonar systems andmonitoring of fish depth and altitude.

Typical Detection Range For Common Objects

Ship 1000 tons 0.5 to 1 nT at 800 ft (244 m)Anchor 20 tons 0.8 to 1.25 nT at 400 ft (120 m)Automobile 1 to 2 nT at 100 ft (30 m)Light Aircraft 0.5 to 2 nT at 40 ft (12 m)Pipeline (12 inch) 1 to 2 nT at 200 ft (60 m)Pipeline (6 inch) 1 to 2 nT at 100 ft (30 m )100 KG of iron 1 to 2 nT at 50 ft (15 m)100 lbs of iron 0.5 to 1 nT at 30 ft (9 m)10 lbs of iron 0.5 to 1 nT at 20 ft (6 m)1 lb of iron 0.5 to 1 nT at 10 ft (3 m)Screwdriver 5 inch 0.5 to 2 nT at 12 ft (4 m)1000 lb bomb 1 to 5 nT at 100 ft (30 m)500 lb bomb 0.5 to 5 nT at 50 ft (16 m )Grenade 0.5 to 2 nT at 10 ft (3 m )20 mm shell 0.5 to 2 nT at 5 ft (1.8 m)

MODEL G-882 CESIUM MARINE MAGNETOMETER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSOPERATING PRINCIPLE: Self-oscillating split-beam Cesium Vapor (non-radioactive)

OPERATING RANGE: 20,000 to 100,000 nT

OPERATING ZONES: The earth’s field vector should be at an angle greater than 6from the sensor’sequator and greater than 6away from the sensor’s long axis. Automatichemisphere switching.

CM-221 COUNTER SENSITIVITY:<0.004 nT/ Hz rms. Up to 20 samples per second

HEADING ERROR: 1 nT (over entire 360spin )

ABSOLUTE ACCURACY: <2 nT throughout range

OUTPUT: RS-232 at 1,200 to 19,200 Baud

MECHANICAL:

Sensor Fish: Body 2.75 in. (7 cm) dia., 4.5 ft (1.37 m) long with fin assembly (11 in. cross width),40 lbs. (18 kg) Includes Sensor and Electronics and 1 main weight. Additional collarweights are 14lbs (6.4kg) each, total of 5 capable

Tow Cable: Kevlar Reinforced multiconductor tow cable. Breaking strength 3,600 lbs, 0.48 inOD, 200 ft maximum. Weighs 17 lbs (7.7 kg) with terminations.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30F to +122F (-35C to +50C)

STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -48F to +158F (-45C to +70C)

ALTITUDE: Up to 30,000 ft (9,000 m)

WATER TIGHT: O-Ring sealed for up to 4,000 psi (9000 ft or 2750 m) depth operation

POWER: 24 to 32 VDC, 0.75 amp at turn-on and 0.5 amp thereafter

ACCESSORIES:

Standard: View201 Utility Software operation manual and ship kit

Optional: Telemetry to 10Km coax, gradiometer (longitudinal or transverse), reusable shippingcase

MagLog Lite™ Software: Logs, displays and prints Mag and GPS data at 10 Hz sample rate. Automaticanomaly detection and single sheet Windows printer support

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 12/06

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Multibeam echo sounderHigh resolution seabed mapping system

EM 710

(855-164939 / Rev.C / June 2006)

(EM 3000 data from Storegga Slide off the Norwegian coast. Courtesy of Norsk Hydro)

System description

System overviewThe EM 710 multibeam echo sounder is a high to very high resolution seabed mapping system capable of meeting all relevant survey standards. The system configuration can be tailored to the user requirements, allowing for choice of beam widths as well as trans-mission modes.

The minimum acquisition depth is from less than 3 m below its transducers, and the maximum acqui-sition depth is approximately 2000 m, somewhat dependant upon array size. Across track coverage (swath width) is up to 5.5 times water depth, to a maximum of more than 2000 m.

Echo sounder modelsThere are three basic versions of the EM 710 system, with different range performances:• EM 710 - Full performance version.• EM 710S - CW pulse forms only.• EM 710RD - Short CW pulse only.

Choice of beamwidthsThe along track beamwidth depends upon the chosen transducer configuration with 0.5, 1 and 2º available as standard. The receive beam width is either 1 or 2º depending on the chosen receive transducer.

Innovative acoustic principlesThe EM 710 operates at sonar frequencies in the 70 to 100 kHz range. The transmit fan is divided into three sectors to maximize range capability, but also to suppress interference from multiples of strong bottom echoes. The sectors are transmitted sequen-tially within each ping, and uses distinct frequencies or waveforms. EM 710S and EM 710RD both use CW pulses of different lengths. The full performance version, EM 710, supports even longer, compressible waveforms (FM sweep).

Fully stabilized and focused beamsThe system applies beam focusing to both transmit and receive beams in order to obtain the maximum resolution also inside the acoustic near-field. During transmission, focusing is applied individually to each transmit sector with a focus point on the range defined by the previous ping, to retain the angular resolution in the near field. Dynamic focusing is applied to all receive beams. The transmit beams are electronically stabilized for roll, pitch and yaw, while the receive beams are stabilized for roll movements.

Controlled, dense and accurate sound-ingsThe beam spacing may be set to be either equiangular or equidistant. The maximum swath coverage may be limited by the operator either in angle or in swath width without reducing the number of beams. A combination of phase and amplitude bottom detection algorithm is used, in order to provide soundings with the best possible accuracy.

The number of beams varies with the beamwidth. The system generates 256 beams/400 soundings per ping for 0.5 and 1º systems, and 128beams/200 soundings for a 2º system.

TransducersThe active elements of the EM 710 transducers are based upon composite ceramics, a design which has several advantages, in particular increased bandwidth and tighter performance tolerances. The transducers are fully watertight units which will give many years of trouble-free operation.

The 1x2º and 2x2º versions can be mounted on a pole for portable deployment, while the larger trans-ducer versions are for permanent mounting; flush with the hull, in a blister or in a gondola construction.

Transceiver UnitThe EM 710 electronics system is a true wideband design. The transmitter circuits are fully programma-ble to support any frequency or pulse form. The use of FM sweep as a pulse form allows for more energy per pulse and thus increased range performance, with-out any sacrifice of range resolution.

The non-saturating and low noise receivers and A/D converters are of floating point type, resulting in a dynamic range of more than 140 dB. The conven-tional TVG compensation is no longer needed.

Filters, correlators and beamformers are fully dig-ital implementations, and the beam forming method is by time delays, to allow for the wide frequency band of the system.

Operator StationThe Operator Station is the HWS high performance dual-processor PC workstation is used as. It is dual bootable to either Linux® or Windows XP®.

The HWS is normally supplied with a 19” industri-alized LCD monitor with a resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. Support for a second monitor is included. A spill-proof US keyboard and a standard optical mouse is normally supplied.

POWER

(CD21601a)

TransceiverUnit

Interfaces (serial andEthernet):Sound Speed probeTideSingle beam echosounder depths

OperatorStation

2 or 4

Serial interfaces:Positioning systemsAttitude (roll, pitch and heave)HeadingClock

Supply voltage:115 or 230 Vac 50/60 Hz

Trigger input/outputClock synchronization

Special interfaces:

Transmit transducer arrayReceive transducer array

5, 10 or 20

Remote Control(Optional)

Typical system configuration with desktop Operator Station, Transceiver Unit and transducer arrays

Advanced functions

• Integrated seabed acoustical imaging capability is included as standard. Software to use this data for automatic seabed classifi-cation is available.

• A real time display window for water column backscatter is avail-able. Logging of water column data and of raw stave data (before beamforming) is a system option.

• A high density beam processing mode provides up to 400 or 200 soundings per swath. In order to make the soundings independ-ent, a limited range window is set inside each beam for each sound-ing. In practice this is equivalent to synthetically sharpening the beam width.

• With a 0.5º transmit and 1º receive transducer the system will be able to generate two separate alongtrack swaths per ping. The system produces up to 800 sound-ings per ping in this mode.

• The Operator Station includes the necessary operator controls for setting up and running the system, data logging and system testing.

• The Seafloor Information System (SIS) includes an extensive set of graphical displays for data quality control, as well as system calibration and other tools which are required. SIS supports on-line real-time data cleaning to improve the overall survey effi-ciency.

• Post-processing software for the EM 710 is available from both Kongsberg Maritime and third-party suppliers.

The image of a sunken wreck at 20 m depth.

Technical specifications

Kongsberg Maritime is engaged in continuous development of its products, and reserves the right to alter the specifi-

cations without further notice.

Strandpromenaden 50P.O.Box 111N-3191 Horten,Norway

Kongsberg Maritime ASTelephone: +47 33 02 38 00Telefax: +47 33 04 47 53

E-mail: [email protected]

Frequency range

Max ping rate

Swath coverage sector

Depth resolution

Min depth

Max depth (approximate values)

FM sweep pulse

CW transmit pulses

Roll stabilized beams

Pitch stabilized beams

Yaw stabilized beams

Sounding patterns

70 to 100 kHz30 Hz

Up to 140 degrees1 cm

3 m below transducer

EM 710 EM 710S EM 710RD

2000 m 1000 m 600 m

0.15 to 2 ms 0.15 to 2 ms 0.15 ms

Max 200 ms No

Yes, ±15°

Yes, ±10°

Yes, ±10°

No

Equiangular

Equidistant

High Density

Availability

TX dimensions(L x W x H)

RX dimensions(L x W x H)

Max coverage (approximate values)

Max no. of soundingsper ping

Transceiver Unit dimensions(W x H x D)

2300 m

400

2200 m

200

2100 m

200

2500 m

800 (2 profilesper ping)

Not EM 710RD All models All modelsNot EM 710RDTransducer choices 1 x 1° 1 x 2° 2 x 2°0.5 x 1°

1940 x 224x 118 mm

970 x 224x 118 mm

540 x 841 x 750 mm(including shock absorbers)

970 x 224x 118 mm

970 x 224x 118 mm

970 x 224x 118 mm

490 x 224x 118 mm

490 x 224x 118 mm

490 x 224x 118 mm

SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy

The Wind LiDAR buoy is a cost-effective and reliable solution for measuring wind profiles, waves and current

profiles.

Wind Profile, Wave and Current Measurements

The SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy represents the next

generation of multi-purpose buoys tailored for the renewable

energy industry. The buoy accurately measures the speed

and direction of wind across the diameter of wind turbine

rotors, whilst sensors provide oceanographic parameters

such as ocean waves and current profiles.

Features

• Collects data for wind resource assessments and/or for

engineering design criteria

• Buoy mast wind profile measurements at 2.5 m, 4 m

and 5 m

• Configurable LiDAR wind profile measurements at 10 levels

from 12.5 m up to 300 m

• Configurable ocean wave measurements and

sea current profiles

• Full on-board processing of all measured data

• Two-way communication link for data transfer and control

• Real-time data transfer and presentation

• Flexible configuration of sensors and data collection

• Modular hull for easy transport and local assembly

• Safe and easy handling and deployment

• Robust and reliable in all weather and temperature

extremes

• Position tracker for increased safety

• The Wavescan buoy platform has a successful track record

worldwide since 1985

Accurate measurement of wind profile using SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy

Deployment of the SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR buoy


A Unique Cost-Efficient Solution

The SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy is a cost-efficient way to

measure wind data at heights of conventional offshore wind

turbines for wind resource assessments and engineering

design criteria.

It is the first single compact buoy capable of measuring:

• Wind profiles across the blade span of the largest offshore

wind turbines

• Ocean wave height and direction

• Ocean current profiles from the surface to the seabed

• Meteorological parameters

• Other oceanographic parameters as required

The smaller SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy is a proven ocean

monitoring solution and is easily deployed and relocated (by towing

or lifting onboard vessels) enabling data gathering across multiple

locations. This is a more cost-effective alternative to existing wind

profiling solutions such as fixed met masts or larger floating buoys.

LiDAR

Wavescan

Current Profiling

300m

12m

20m

30m

40m

50m

75m

100m

125m

200m

3,5m

2,0m

Wind Profiling


Proven Platform and Technology

The SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy is built on the

SEAWATCH Wavescan platform which has been deployed

for a large number of satisfied clients in the most hostile

oceanographic environments since 1985.

Its well proven SEAWATCH technology, includes the GENITM

controller, an intelligent power management unit and the ZephIR

LiDAR.

ZephIR LiDAR

The ZephIR LiDAR was selected after years of testing and

comparison of various concepts. The ZephIR 300 provides highly

accurate measurements across the entire rotor diameter and

beyond and can be configured to measure up to 10 different

heights from 12.5 to 300 metres above the sea surface.

Low power consumption of the ZephIR 300 and intelligent power

management are key to efficient operation when using a

small low-cost platform.

Successful Collaboration

The SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy is the result of a

successful joint industry R&D project, utilising offshore and

wind technology expertise from Norwegian universities,

research institutes and the energy company Statoil.

Offshore Testing / Validation

The SEAWATACH Wind LiDAR Buoy has been tested and validated

at the Ijmuiden met mast in Dutch waters. The wind profile data

measured by the SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy were compared

with data from anemometers at 3 heights mounted on the met

mast and a ZephIR LiDAR, measuring the wind profile above 90

m. An inter-comparison showed almost no bias and a squared

correlation of more than 0.99. The validation test was performed in

close cooperation with DNVGL

Fugro GEOS Ltd, Wallingford, UKT: +44 1491 820 500 E: [email protected]

Fugro GEOS, Structural Monitoring, Glasgow, UKT: +44 141 774 8828 E: [email protected]

Fugro OCEANOR AS, Sandnes, Norway

T: +47 5163 4330 E: [email protected]

Fugro OCEANOR AS, Trondheim, Norway

T: +47 7354 5200 E: [email protected]

Fugro Mexico, Campeche, Mexico

T: +52 938 381 1970 E: [email protected]

Fugro Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

T: +22-33217901 E: [email protected]

Fugro GEOS Inc, Houston, USA


Fugro GEOS, Abu Dhabi, UAET: +971 2 554 5101 E: [email protected]

Fugro GEOS Pte Ltd, SingaporeT: +65 6885 4100 E: [email protected]

Fugro GEOS Sdn Bhd, KL, Malaysia


Fugro GEOS, Perth, Australia


SW28 SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy © Fugro 2014


More information available at WWW.OCEANOR.COM

Technical Specifications

GeneralMaterial Polyethylene, Aluminium, Stainless Steel

Flash light LED based, 3-4 nautical miles range

IALA recommended characteristic

Positioning GPS (Inmarsat-C, Iridium, Standalone Receiver)

Buoy Dimensions

Weight (approx)1 1700 kg

Overall height 6.1 m

Diameter 2.8 m

Net buoyancy 2500 kg

Mast height (above water) 3.5 m

Power Supply 2, 3

Solar panels (optional) 180 W

Lead-acid battery bank (optional) Up to 248 Ah

Lithium battery bank Up to 9792 Ah

Fuel cells Up to 25926 Ah

Processing4 GB data storage

Real-time operating system (Linux)

Large number of serial and analogue inputs

Flexible data acquisition software

Data CommunicationShort range GSM / GPRS

UHF / VHF radio (two-way)

Long range Inmarsat-C and Iridium (two-way)

ARGOS (one-way)

Wind Profiler - ZephIR 300 CW LiDARMeasurement height (configurable) 10 m – 300 m

Probe length at 10 m 0.07 m

Probe length at 100 m 7.7 m

Number of simultaneous heights measured Up to 10

Sampling rate 50Hz

Average period (configurable) 1 second upwards

Scanning cone angle 30°

Wind speed accuracy < 0.5%

Wind speed range < 1 m/s to 70 m/s

Wind direction accuracy < 0.5°

Various additional sensors are available on request, including

but not limited to:

Oceanographic SensorsWave height and direction

Surface current velocity and direction

Water temperature

Conductivity / Salinity

Current profile

CTD profile

Meteorological SensorsWind speed/direction

Air pressure

Air temperature

Humidity

Precipitation

Solar radiation

Water Quality Sensors Dissolved oxygen

Light attenuation

Chlorophyll-a

Hydrocarbon

Turbidity1 - With fuel cells and methanol cartridges

2 - All values are nominal ratings

3 - The buoy consumes roughly 150 Ah per day. Exact power

consumptions will be made for each case

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Performancewater depth range:SBM: 0.5 – 500 mQBM: typically < 20 m(depends on array geometry)sediment penetration:SBM: up to 50 mQBM: up to 20 mlayer resolution: up to 5 cmmotion compensation: heavebeam width @ 3 dB for all frequencies:SBM: ± 1.5° / footprint < 5.5 % of water depthQBM: ± 2.5° / footprint < 9.0 % of water depth

Transmitterprimary frequencies:approx. 100 kHz (band 85 – 115 kHz)secondary low frequencies:4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 kHz (band 2 – 22 kHz)primary source level:SBM: > 242 dB//µPa re 1 mQBM: > 236 dB//µPa re 1 mpulse width: 0.07 – 1 mspulse rate:SBM: up to 60/sQBM: up to 15/s per transducermulti-ping mode (SBM)pulse type: CW, Ricker

Acquisitionprimary frequency(echo sounder, bottom track)secondary low frequency(sub-bottom data, multi-frequency mode)sample rate 96 kHz @ 24 bit

System Componentstransceiver unit 19 inch / 6 U(WHD: 0.52 m x 0.30 m x 0.40 m; 32 kg)transducer excl. 20 m cable(WHD: 4 x [0.21 m x 0.06 m x 0.21 m];4 x 5 kg)system control: internal PC

SoftwareSESWIN data acquisition softwareSES Convert SEG-Y/XTF data exportSES NetView remote displayISE post-processing software3D volume renderer

Power Supply Requirements100 – 240 V AC / 50 – 60 Hzpower consumption: < 350 W

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Transducer (QBM)

Top-side unit

SES-2000 quattro Parametric Sub-bottom Profiler

single beammode (SBM)

dual beammode (DBM)

quattro beammode (QBM)

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Wismar Bay echo plot example and 3D volume rendered area with embedded circular structureFrequency 10 kHz, pulse length 100 µs, profile length 40 m (3D volume: 40 m x 40 m x 3 m)

3 m

4 m

Survey example of SES-2000 quattro

Innomar Technologie GmbH

Schutower Ringstraße 4D-18069 RostockPhone (Fax) +49 381 44079-0 (-299)E-Mail [email protected]

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