Ocean Winds has begun a new phase of development for its BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland, launching a seabed survey to assess conditions along the proposed export cable route.
The campaign is being conducted from the port of Gdansk by the specialist vessel Ocean Marlin. The survey aims to detect unexploded ordnance and other wartime remnants that may be present on the seabed and pose risks during future construction.
Marine survey company Sulmara is leading the work, deploying advanced technologies including Scan Fish, sonar, and magnetometer systems to carry out a detailed inspection of the cable corridor.
“The survey will ensure full safety during the future installation of transmission cables linking the wind farm to the mainland,” Ocean Winds said in a statement.
The company added that the findings will help identify potential obstructions or ordnance along the route, supporting a “smooth and safe course for the project.”
The BC-Wind project is part of Poland’s broader push to expand offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea, as the country seeks to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
