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The offshore wind industry plays a critical role in driving the transition to clean, renewable energy. However, the challenges of building and maintaining wind farms in marine environments are considerable. These include complex seabed mapping, ensuring precision in construction, and conducting regular maintenance in harsh conditions. From pre-lay surveys and environmental studies to operations and preventive maintenance, each phase of a wind farm’s lifecycle requires advanced, reliable technologies that can adapt to the ever-changing conditions at sea. To meet these demands, innovative, sustainable solutions are being adopted, reducing time, costs, and environmental impact while improving operational efficiency.
EXAIL’S EXPERTISE across EVERY PHASE OF WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT
Exail’s solutions are designed to support every stage of offshore wind farm development:
- Initial environmental studies
- UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) surveys
- Site investigations
- Operations
- Predictive maintenance
Our innovative and sustainable technologies, proven in very shallow waters and trusted worldwide, enhance operational efficiency by reducing the need for extensive equipment at sea. By leveraging uncrewed, reliable systems, we help minimize costs, improve safety, and streamline processes across your renewable energy projects.
DriX O-16
The DriX O-16 is a transoceanic Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), designed for unrestricted navigation and long-duration missions lasting up to 30 days.
Learn moreThe Sams Series of Synthetic Aperture and Mapping Sonars
The Sams Series of Synthetic Aperture and Mapping Sonars offers a unique seabed mapping solution. Based on the interferometric SAS sonar technology, it allows for simultaneous real-time imaging and high-resolution bathymetric mapping of the seabed.
Learn moreEchoes Series Sub-bottom Profilers
The Echoes Series is a complete solution to acquire, process and interpret high-quality geological data thanks to its integration with the provided Delph Seismic software.
Learn moreCanopus LBL transponder
Providing highly performant subsea positioning and monitoring capabilities down to 6,000m, the Canopus transponder offers advanced LBL/sparse LBL capabilities.
SeapiX-R 3D Multibeam Echosounder
SeapiX-R is an advanced 3D Multibeam Echosounder solution that delivers unique capabilities for environmental survey.
Learn moreR7 Remotely Operated Vehicle
A robust, versatile ROV ideal for precise inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks
Learn moreFlipiX Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV)
FlipiX is operated autonomously and enhances uncrewed survey capabilities. Deployed from Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) or traditional vessels, it enables autonomous bathymetry, geophysics and UXO operations in a single run. Leveraging best-in class motion control and a reduced operational footprint, FlipiX is a unique conveyance platform for Side Scan Sonars (SSS) and Magnetometers.
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Environmental studies
and pre-lay surveys
Precise environmental assessments and seabed mapping are essential for wind farm planning. Exail’s DriX Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) and FlipiX Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV) are versatile autonomous platforms that streamline surveys, delivering high-quality bathymetric and geophysical data in a single deployment. Their capabilities include:
Drix USVs
-Outstanding stability (up to sea state 5)
-Multi-payload: multibeam echosounders (MBES), sub-bottom profilers (SBP), and USBL systems
-Fuel efficiency: reducing the ecological footprint by a factor of 100
Flipix
For side-scan sonars and magnetometers, ideal for UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) surveys.
Construction and installation
Accurate positioning and reliable tracking of subsea assets are critical for turbine installation, cable laying, and foundation placement. Exail’s systems provide industry-leading performance in these operations:
Inertial Navigation Systems
- For high-precision navigation of subsea assets like ROVs and towfish
- Enhances surface vessel navigation, ensuring precise control and stability in challenging offshore conditions
Gaps USBL Series
- Ideal for shallow waters, offering unmatched accuracy and horizontal tracking capabilities.
- Simplified deployment with no need for field calibration, ensuring rapid operation setup
Echoes Sub-Bottom Profilers
Mapping sedimentary structures and buried objects like cables and pipelines for precise planning and monitoring.
Operations and predictive maintenance
Maintaining wind farm infrastructure is vital for long-term performance. Exail’s solutions enable regular inspections and advanced monitoring while reducing environmental impact:
Canopus LBL system
Provides accurate subsea positioning for asset tracking and infrastructure monitoring, ensuring reliable maintenance operations.
Sams Synthetic Aperture Sonars (SAS)
Delivers high-resolution imagery and bathymetry for cable inspections and site monitoring.
SeapiX 3D Multibeam Echosounder
Real-time biomass monitoring and ecosystem classification to assess environmental impacts throughout the wind farm lifecycle.
R7 Remotely Operated Vehicle
A robust, versatile ROV ideal for precise inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks on wind farm infrastructure.
Exail's remote hydrography services
Exail offers turnkey survey services for organizations worldwide, covering the full spectrum from asset mobilization to data interpretation and delivery.
Utilizing a fleet of cutting-edge autonomous technologies, including DriX Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and advanced acquisition sensors, alongside a skilled team of surveyors and technicians, Exail ensures efficient and high-quality survey operations tailored to evey stage of your project.
