The work will allow it to specify the dimensions and the design of the project’s foundations, and will confirm the method of installation of the future wind farm, says the consortium, known as Ailes Marines.

GeoSea began geophysical work at the end of August using an echosounder from the lXplorer vessel.

On 16 September GeoSea started a 35-day programme using the self-elevating Goliath jack-up platform.