RockWave joins the DNV Joint Industry Project: Ground Investigation for Floating Wind Turbines (GIFT-JIP)

“A wizard is never late… he arrives precisely when he means to”. Gandalf the Grey, Lord of the Rings.

The same could be said of RockWave (seismic wizards, obviously). Because we have just joined the DNV Joint Industry Project: Ground Investigation for Floating Wind Turbines (GIFT-JIP), despite the first meeting already taking place 😬

This project brings together developers, designers, academics, and regulators to create practical guidance for ground investigations at offshore wind sites. The goal: help projects collect the right type and amount of data to support reliable anchor and foundation designs, without having to fully lock in layouts before work begins.

With more offshore wind developers relying on seismic data to create Geotechnical Design Profiles (GDPs) for installation and long-term performance, RockWave’s expertise is ready to support this push for consistency and clarity. Our most relevant experience spans:

►   Seismic survey design QA

►   AVO-compliant processing

►   Gather (pre-stack) conditioning

►   Bandwidth & resolution optimisation

►   Noise suppression & multiple attenuation

►   UHRS/EHRS Velocity modelling (time and depth)

These skills allow us to extract as much useful information as possible from high-resolution seismic surveys, especially in complex or shallow environments, which is exactly the kind of insight needed when aiming for a certifiable, layout-independent approach to ground modelling.

The GIFT-JIP has drawn over 15 participating organisations (and counting) and is working closely with universities and regulatory groups including The Crown Estate, BOEM, and HEREMA. The project is expected to run for 18 to 24 months, with technical workshops throughout and early access to results for those involved.

We’re proud to join this group (even if slightly fashionably late) and we’re looking forward to contributing to a smarter, more adaptable future for offshore site investigation.

If you'd like to learn more about how RockWave helps turn seismic data into geotechnical value, get in touch or follow us on LinkedIn for project updates.