Poland – DeepOcean has secured a subsea survey contract for the Baltyk 2 and 3 offshore wind projects, set to generate a combined 1,400 MW of electricity. The projects are being developed by Equinor and Polenergia.
Under the terms of the contract, DeepOcean will perform geophysical seabed surveys on the export and array cable corridors using its dedicated survey remotely operated vehicle (SROV). Additionally, the contract includes mapping of the seabed for potential unexploded ordnances (UXO), with the surveys scheduled to begin in early 2025.
DeepOcean's flagship survey vessel, Edda Flora, will be mobilized to carry out the main survey work. Polish company Mewo will serve as a subcontractor for the UXO surveys, deploying the vessel Amber Cecilia for the task.
“We expect significant efficiency gains by using a dedicated survey ROV compared to the slower work-class ROVs configured with a survey sensor payload,” said Oyvind Mikaelsen, CEO of DeepOcean.
DeepOcean's SROV, a trusted tool in the offshore survey industry, has surveyed thousands of kilometers of subsea terrain annually. “The Superior probably has the largest track record in survey inspection of any ROV globally,” Mikaelsen added. “This reliable asset, along with our leading survey engineers and experienced offshore crew, makes us a trusted survey provider for both renewable and conventional energy operators.”
The Baltyk 2 and 3 projects are expected to play a significant role in Poland's renewable energy development, contributing to the country's growing offshore wind capacity.
