Marine mammal observers and passive acoustic monitoring
Our JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) and ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area) certified experts work with clients to monitor exclusion zones and activity throughout the construction of offshore wind farms and deploy the required marine mammal mitigation measures for operations, including the mobilisation of passive acoustic monitoring equipment.
We cover all aspects of offshore operations including piling, geophysical and geotechnical surveying, dredging, seismic exploration surveys, unexploded ordinance (UXO) and cabling operations. The team works with clients through initial wind farm construction, reviewing environmental protocols and risk assessments and beyond construction through effective operational reporting.
Fishery liaison officers
Fishery liaison officers (FLO) provide a vital link between fisheries institutions, fishermen and developer project management teams to ensure better cooperation between the industries during offshore wind farm construction and operational phase.
FLO personnel are experienced professionals that are available to advise on offshore operations, communicating the needs of the fishing industry and minimising any potential impact of offshore projects on fishing activities.
