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Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has launched a tender for preliminary geophysical investigations of offshore wind development areas in Zones 3 and 4 of Germany’s North Sea EEZ. The survey programme will support future offshore wind development under Germany’s Site Development Plan.
The contract covers survey work planned for 2027 and 2028, with an option for similar work in 2029 and 2030 in other areas. Applications are open until 29 September 2026.
Relevance to SA
This is highly relevant to SA, particularly because the tender sits directly within several of SA’s core capabilities.
THE FOUR PILLARS OF SA
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STAFFING SOLUTIONS
The right expertise, wherever the project takes place
Specialised personnel for survey, marine and subsea operations, ROV, diving, cable lay, installation and construction.
ENGINEERING
Engineering solutions for real offshore challenges.
From concept, FEED and detailed design to structural and hydrodynamic analysis, system integration, technical and interface management, bespoke equipment and installation engineering
ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Independent insight. Greater confidence. Lower project risk.
Independent reviews, HAZOP, FMECA, HSE & operational risk audits, integrity verification, technical & regulatory compliance, gap analysis and failure investigation.
FABRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Turning engineering into operational assets.
Through strategic partners: fabrication, new construction, equipment overhaul, upgrades, maintenance, and shop & field repair.
Looking Ahead
Before turbines, foundations and cables come surveys.
The German tender is a strong example of how offshore wind development begins with detailed knowledge of the seabed. For SA Operations, this reinforces the importance of survey and ROV capabilities as essential building blocks for the next generation of offshore wind projects.
