XOCEAN’s cutting-edge uncrewed survey vessels helped Ocean Winds keep Moray West Offshore Wind Farm on schedule, delivering fast, precise seabed data to accelerate construction. By combining innovation with efficiency, the project showcases how smart maritime technology drives safer, greener and more cost-effective deep water wind development.
Developed by Ocean Winds, a joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE, the Moray West Offshore wind farm is located on the Smith Bank in the western area of the Moray Firth, roughly 22 km from the Caithness coastline. From March to August 2024, XOCEAN worked closely with Ocean Winds to deliver critical seabed data between construction phases at the wind farm.
The 60 offshore wind turbines and two offshore substation platforms cover an area of 225 km2 in water depths ranging from 35 to
52 m. The wind farm, once complete, will have a total electric generation capacity of 882 MW, enough to meet the average electricity needs of over 1.33 million homes. The development will result in the removal of 1.1 million tonnes of Co2 emissions per year.