September 27, 2019 — Preparing for future development, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC – a 50/50 joint venture between EDF and Shell New Energies US LLC – has launched ocean survey operations within its lease area off the coast of New Jersey.
Survey operations encompass 183,000 acres located 8-20 miles off the state’s coast between Barnegat Light and Sea Isle City. They are expected to conclude by the end of October, weather-permitting. The survey vessel Geosea will be used to characterize the seabed, collect samples and determine placement of data collection buoys, which will be deployed later this year to help measure wind, ocean and weather conditions.
The Atlantic Shores team also held a tour of the 300-foot Geosea vessel, showcasing capabilities aboard the ship. The event was attended by several agencies involved in offshore wind operations at the state and federal levels.