GEOxyz is carrying out a geophysical site survey at ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia Two offshore wind farm site in the UK North Sea to collect seabed data at planned wind turbine locations.
The survey covers an area of approximately 218 square kilometres, located around 46 kilometres off England’s east coast. Operations are being conducted around the clock by GEOxyz’s 41.9-metre vessel Geo Ocean IV.
The vessel is using a hull-mounted multibeam echosounder to map seabed elevation and morphology and collect backscatter data.
According to a Notice to Mariners, adverse weather has extended the survey schedule, with completion now expected by 30 October, weather permitting.
East Anglia Two is a 960 MW offshore wind farm set to comprise 64 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD turbines installed on monopile foundations. Preparations for construction are progressing, with offshore work scheduled to start in 2027.
ScottishPower Renewables recently completed the installation of two ducts beneath the Suffolk coastline for the project’s export cables.
The wind farm is expected to enter commercial operation in late 2028.