Fugro

Fugro was awarded a contract by CrossWind to deliver comprehensive geotechnical site investigation solutions for the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm site in the Dutch North Sea. The work package supported the project’s early development and foundation design activities by reducing ground risk and improving the quality of subsurface data available for engineering. The scope combined an unexploded ordnance (UXO) site clearance survey followed by a seabed cone penetration test (CPT) investigation campaign. Fugro first carried out the clearance survey using the Fugro vessel Atlantis Dweller to help ensure that subsequent intrusive geotechnical operations could be performed safely. After the survey and clearance activities, Fugro mobilised its seabed SEACALF® Mk V DeepDrive CPT system to acquire high-quality in situ measurements across the site. The CPT programme was intended to provide continuous geotechnical profiles over the full foundation penetration depth relevant to the wind turbines. CrossWind reported that the seabed survey was completed ahead of schedule, highlighting safe and efficient execution and rapid delivery of reliable ground data for onward engineering. This role relates specifically to the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm zone and was performed during the project’s development stage.