Site Investigation, Survey and Monitoring
Intertek Metoc specialists in obtaining survey consents for the marine energy sector, ensuring smooth and efficient processes for our clients. As marine spatial developments increase and the marine protected area network expands, navigating survey licensing requirements in the UK has become more complex. Early involvement of an experienced consultant is crucial to identify potential issues and secure necessary permits, avoiding costly delays.
Our extensive experience spans the UK and Ireland, covering oil and gas, renewables, carbon capture and storage, aquaculture, and utilities (subsea power & telecommunications cables, water & drainage). We handle all types of intertidal and subtidal surveys, including:
- Geophysical
- Seismic
- Geotechnical
- Environmental
We also offer comprehensive marine survey design, procurement, and management services, including geophysical, geotechnical, and environmental surveys (marine mammals and ornithology), as well as construction phase and O&M support.
Planning and design - Survey and monitoring
In the early stages of a project site investigation, survey and monitoring may be required to understand the physical environment (e.g. geophysical, geotechnical, environmental, hydrodynamic, metocean, coastal processes or water quality). We’re able to provide essential information and input on the permitting and consenting process including environmental impact assessment, infrastructure design and operation.
Procurement and construction
On-going monitoring surveys can be provided during construction and operation. Intertek has vast experience acting as Owner’s Engineer for marine construction projects including procurement of services, installation supervision and quality control. We are experts in consenting compliance and monitoring as well as health and safety management.
Monitoring and inspection
Asset management can be greatly assisted by surveys and monitoring. Intertek has the specific experience required to perform baseline surveys, model set-up and calibration surveys, post installation inspection, scheduled inspection surveys as well as on-going monitoring programmes. Additionally, we can provide emergency inspections and pre-and-post remedial work surveys.
Geographic Asset Information and Management System (GeoAIMS)
Your site investigation, survey and monitoring data can be incorporated in our unique GeoAIMS, which provides data security, quality control and support for ongoing operations and asset management. GeoAIMS is an extensive suite of applications and software that is utilized as an analysis tool for both our clients and our team to assists with visualisation and decision making.