Understanding our Earth
Our planet can tell us everything we need to know about its history, its present and its future. Its geology helps us understand what's happening with climate and offers clues about how to mitigate the effects of climate change.
At Woocheen, our geosciences teams focus on characterizing geology in remote, difficult environments. We bring deep experience and insatiable curiosity to the work, using increasingly non-invasive solutions to examine the sea floor and understand what’s happening in and near our oceans. Our expertise is helping generate more clean energy from offshore wind. We are using data to improve analysis and insights, and we are beginning to partner with governments and universities all over the world to understand changes in oceans and atmosphere and to refine climate models.
Offshore
Deep water
We have become a world leader in deep-water geosciences by seeking out and bringing together creative problem solvers and tackling tough challenges. Our expert people and advanced technology allow us to assess seabed and subsurface conditions in otherwise inoperable places, ultra-deep waters and remote locations. With its 80m length and close to 90m beam, our multipurpose geotechnical drillship, the BOS Princess, is uniquely equipped to support Seas Geosciences’ geotechnical investigations. The vessel has been permanently mobilized with custom tools capable of seamlessly transitioning from waters 10m deep to more than 4000m deep while conducting simultaneous downhole and seabed operations.
- Geotechnical and geophysical site characterization for foundations, mooring and cable routes
- Geophysical testing services specifically tailored for the marine environment
- State-of-the-art marine geophysical surveying techniques to help clients locate valuable resources, plan and engineer offshore structures, and assess potential risks and environmental impacts
- Our Mako40 topside rig's 4m heave compensation range allows for the constant motion of the seas, maintaining vertical stability during drilling and ensuring accurate data collection even in rough sea conditions
Shallow water
In both deep and shallow water, our focus is on the engineering, development and utilization of custom-designed, remotely operated equipment to optimize productivity while increasing the safety of our personnel and respect for the surrounding environment.
- Multipurpose geotechnical drillship
- Cone-penetration testing
- Vibrocorers
Nearshore
Ground investigation should be considered the first step of any development process, thus enabling appropriate consideration in the design stages of a project. And our teams use innovative approaches to working in ultra-shallow water, particularly to conduct geotechnical surveys that will support the design of the landfall methods of the cables that will carry power from offshore wind turbines to the shoreline. Understanding the ground enables us to mitigate ground-related risks in construction and establish the cost, suitability and feasibility of a project.
- Amphibious carrier
- Jack-up barges
Onshore
Understanding the composition and behavior of the subsurface is crucial for ensuring the stability and safety of structures. Our site-characterization services employ advanced techniques such as borehole drilling, soil sampling and geophysical surveys to gather data on soil properties, bedrock characteristics, groundwater conditions and seismic risks. Through analysis and interpretation of these data, we provide detailed geotechnical reports that aid in the design and construction of foundations, embankments, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects.
- Site investigation
- Geophysical surveys
- Geotechnical engineering
- Groundwater remediation
Consulting & Engineering
Our full spectrum of services includes subsea engineering and analytical expertise. Our combination of subsea engineering and geosciences capabilities means we can develop unique equipment in-house that is customized for our clients’ needs - offshore, nearshore and onshore. It means we can generate and evaluate high-quality data, ensuring our investigations are well-designed and deliver accurate, comprehensive insights.
- Subsea engineering
- Laboratory testing
- Data analysis
Geosciences Leadership
Latest News
Our geosciences teams are making the news around the globe.
Seas Geosciences Unveils Unique, Multipurpose Vessel Customized for Geotechnical Investigations
80-Metre Ship Provides Stable Platform in Both Shallow and Deep Water
Micro and nano-plastics: The invisible crisis threatening our oceans and our health
In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of human activities, one of the most insidious pollutants is one we cannot even see: nano-plastics.
Seas Geosciences and Britoil Offshore Services form long-term partnership on Geotechnical Drilling Vessel
BOS Princess will be converted to support the offshore wind industry
Seas Geosciences Unveils Unique, Multipurpose Vessel Customized for Geotechnical Investigations
80-Metre Ship Provides Stable Platform in Both Shallow and Deep Water
Micro and nano-plastics: The invisible crisis threatening our oceans and our health
In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of human activities, one of the most insidious pollutants is one we cannot even see: nano-plastics.