SUBSEA SURVEY SOLUTIONS

Maximising time on site to deliver customers more

Not only can a post-installation survey be a requirement set out in the licence issued by the relevant Marine Authority, but also a pre-requisite where cable installation design cannot fully mitigate the risk of cable exposure.

Post-installation monitoring surveys can also be carried out periodically to minimise future threats and identify preventative action that can be implemented, improving reliability and reducing un-budgeted costs.

From a fleet our 4 CTVs strategically positioned along the Taiwan coast, and supported by our parent company’s (IOVTEC) experience providing survey solutions in Taiwan, we offer these services to energy developers and owners to provide a detailed insight into seabed and structural conditions. Completing the surveys from vessels already located at the wind farms, make it a cost effective solution that maximises the benefits of time on site.

Customers gain from using vessels and crews with experience of their sites, with many operational approvals already in place. Our survey solution also eliminates transit times to site and minimises risk of weather delays.

OUR SUBSEA SURVEY SOLUTIONS

FOUNDATION AND SCOUR MONITORING

Foundation and Scour condition monitoring and volume calculations are performed using ultra-high resolution 3D visual surveys around WTG foundations. This can identify such maintenance issues as anode depletion, structural integrity concerns, cable protection system movement and bend radius compliance, as well as highlighting where tidal currents have removed material which might compromise the security of foundations or exposed cables. 3D images, maps and volumetric calculations of material moved are produced and the use of ROVCO technology in capturing this data in real time allows actionable data to be gathered and rectification decisions taken ashore, resulting in more efficient campaigns.

SEABED SURVEY

The use of multi-beam and side-scan sonar surveys to detect cable exposure and measure depth of sediment cover over cable by comparison of seabed with previous surveys. Use of high resolution MBES digital terrain models, with highly accurate vertical correction for tides to monitor cable depth of cover without the use of ROVs. Acquisition speeds of 3-4 knots.

ROV SURVEY

Cable crossing condition, CPS protection monitoring and depth of burial verification surveys using ROV based tools such as TSS 660, Innovatum Smartrak or the Pangeo 3D Seismic system. Additionally, we cooperate with ROVCO, the world’s leading provider of ROV and hydrographic surveys, to provide optimised state of the art live 3D vision technology to acquire accurate and high quality data. Utilising AI trend analysis, we can identify likely faults on subsea structures, as well as within the internal environment of the monopile.

BENTHIC SURVEY MONITORING

Analysis of infauna (subsurface) sampled by grabs or cores and the epifauna (above surface) sampled by trawls or dredges, accompanied by the sub-sampling of sediments for analysis of particle size distributions and contaminant concentrations.

  • Assessing the burial status of the cable and determining cable exposure/free-spanning or monitor existing exposures/spans
  • Identifying cable damage
  • Assessing the burial depth of the cable
  • Assessing scour in the vicinity of the substation
  • Assessing mobile sediment movement and sediment level changes (scour/erosion/accretion) from previous surveys
  • Updating the ground model to review sediment level changes and trends
  • Assessing the condition of existing remedial works
  • Identifying potential hazards in the vicinity of the cable and offshore substation
  • Monitoring identified sensitive habitats
  • Monitoring identified areas of archaeological interest
  • Reporting on maintenance works required
  • Providing seabed information in order to assess any third party compensation claims
  • Delivering consent compliance
  • Delivering third party pipeline, cable or other crossing agreement compliance

Our Latest News:

Posted: 27/07/2023

INTERNATIONAL OCEAN GROUP ACQUIRES MAJORITY SHARES OF CWIND TAIWAN, BECOMING SOLE OWNER

Taipei, Taiwan, July 27 2023. International Ocean Group (IOG), a leading offshore wind farm services provider, announced today the successful […]

Posted: 17/01/2022

CWind Taiwan has been awarded a CTV charter contract with Siemens Gamesa for the third windfarm project

CWind Taiwan, a joint venture between International Ocean Group (IOG) and CWind, part of the Global Marine Group (GMG) has […]

Posted: 22/02/2021

CWIND TAIWAN TO SUPPORT VAN OORD IN CABLE ROUTE SURVEY FOR ØRSTED’S GREATER CHANGHUA 1 & 2a OFFSHORE WIND FARMS IN TAIWAN

CWind Taiwan has been awarded a contract by Van Oord to charter a survey boat for the near-shore cable route […]

Posted: 20/01/2021

CWIND TAIWAN TEAMED UP WITH E&Y ELECTRONICS TO DEVELOP TAIWANESE OFFSHORE CABLE MAINTENANCE MARKET

We are delighted to announce that CWind Taiwan have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with E&Y Electronics (毅源有限公司) to develop […]

Posted: 14/12/2020

ATTRACTING LOCAL TALENT INTO THE TAIWANESE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY: CWIND TAIWAN SPONSOR 100 STUDENTS AND FISHERMEN TO ATTEND GWO PILOT PROJECT

Taipei, 14th December 2020. CWind Taiwan announced that it is sponsoring up to 100 Taiwanese students and local fishermen to […]

Posted: 15/10/2020

CWIND TAIWAN AWARDED COUNTRY’S FIRST EVER BALANCE OF PLANT CONTRACT AT FORMOSA 1

Taipei, 15th October 2020. CWind Taiwan announced that it has been awarded a balance of plant (BOP) contract for Formosa […]

Posted: 02/09/2020

CWind Taiwan to deliver crew transfer service for wpd Yunlin project construction phase

Taipei, 1st September 2020. CWind Taiwan announced today that it has been awarded a contract by wpd to provide a […]

Posted: 10/08/2020

CWind Taiwan team up with HYTOR on temporary power in Taiwan

Taipei, 10th August 2020. CWind Taiwan, a joint venture between European firm CWind and Taiwanese IOVTEC, has announced a strategic […]

Posted: 10/06/2020

OREAC: 1,400 GW of offshore wind is possible by 2050, and wil be key for green recovery

– The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition (OREAC) is an initiative led by major players in the  offshore wind industry, […]

Posted: 04/06/2020

CWind Taiwan expands CTV fleet to support Siemens Gamesa at Yunlin

CWind Taiwan acquires pair of class-certified 24m CTVs from Seacat Services as market collaborates to meet regional demand for high-quality […]

Posted: 14/05/2020

CWind Taiwan successfully completes seabed survey for DEME in Taiwan

CWind Taiwan has announced the successful execution of a seabed survey for DEME along the gas pipelines in the Anping […]

Posted: 26/03/2020

Adapting to ensure a continuation of service: our response to COVID-19

On behalf of the CWind Taiwan team, we would like to give you an update on the measures we are taking to cope with the effects of COVID-19.

Posted: 23/08/2019

CWind Taiwan awarded 2 crew transfer vessel charters for Formosa 1 offshore wind farm

CWind Taiwan announced that it has been awarded two Crew Transfer Vessel charters for Formosa 1 wind farm by FOWI […]

Posted: 19/08/2019

Taiwan’s first offshore wind training center accredited by Global Wind Organisation

Taipei, 8th July 2019. CWind Taiwan announced today that its invested offshore training centre, Taiwan International Windpower Training Corporation (TIWTC), […]