Geosea (Image: DOF Subsea)
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC today introduced sea study procedures within the Atlantic Shores lease location.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC is a 50/50 collaboration in between Shell New Energies United States LLC and also EDFRenewables North America The joint endeavor was developed in December 2018 to co-develop a 183,353 acre lease location situated roughly 8-20 miles off the New Jersey coastline in between Atlantic City and alsoBarnegat Light
The study vessel Geosea will certainly be made use of to define the seabed, accumulate examples and also identify positioning of information collection buoys, which will certainly be released later on this year to assist gauge wind, sea and also weather.
The Atlantic Shores group held a trip of the 300-foot Geosea to accompany the launch, showcasing thd advanced abilities aboard the Bahamas- flagged ship, which is had by Norway’s DOF Subsea
Coinciding with the launch of study procedures, Atlantic Shores likewise introduces Kevin Wark as its Fisheries Liaison Officer to assist connect and also team up with entertainment and also industrial fishinginterests as the job proceeds.
“Kevin has hands-on knowledge of the maritime community in New Jersey, where he has been a resident his entire life and a fisherman for nearly 40 years,” stated Doug Copeland Development Manager ofAtlantic Shores “The trust he has developed locally will be invaluable in fostering open communication and collaboration with these industries as we plan an Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm that works best for New Jersey.”
