We are committed to making a positive impact on the world, not only with our business practices, but in providing the essential tools to access the seabed in a much more sustainable manner. It is the shared passion within our team that drives both development and project delivery.
With an ever-increasing dependence on ocean resources for food and energy, comes a greater responsibility for stewardship of marine ecosystems. The projected growth of offshore wind out to 2050 will require more anchors and interactions with the seabed than have occurred in all human history. From its first introduction in the 1950's, micropiles have proven themselves as an attractive, low noise, low spoils (i.e. cuttings) solution for deep pile foundations. In many instances, we expect these benefits will be enhanced as we adapt the technology for offshore construction.
Site planning – with a drilled pile solution for anchors and foundations, we provide a more versatile full-field solution which can exploit rocky and mixed formations, providing the developer greater flexibility in site planning and avoidance of sensitive marine habitats.
Less noise – We avoid the sound energy levels associated with large diameter drilling and driven piles, and associated impacts to marine mammals.
Less disturbance to the seabed and benthic communities – we can design anchors for both horizontal and vertical loads, to include tensioned leg platforms. This allows developers to avoid the cost, impact, and supply chain risk associated with large chain catenary moorings. As a biomimicry solution, installation of smaller grouped pile structures can mobilise a
Increased local content/manufacturing – we can support high volume manufacturing of anchors in regional markets, reducing both energy consumption associated with shipping and risk of supply chain disruptions. With materials and labour sourced from local suppliers, we meaningfully contribute to economic growth and job creation in the markets we serve.
Use of smaller / local vessels – We further reduce associated GHG emissions with offshore construction by avoiding the use of large crane vessels to deliver large projects. We can utilize the higher availability of local supply vessels to support a more industrial (i.e., assembly line) process to develop large fields of anchors where required.
To perform with excellence and
to empower our people.
To remain dynamic and flexible
in challenging environments. To
persevere in the face of setbacks.
To build a foundation of trust and
respect for each other, among our
stakeholders and within our communities.
To develop solutions which are sympathetic
to marine ecosystems.