Expanding ASUMO’s Potential for Seabed Movement Monitoring in Offshore Wind Projects

Reach Subsea’s ASUMO Advanced Subsea Monitoring technologies, including vertical seafloor deformation (VSD) and time-lapse gravity measurements, are ideally suited for monitoring and analysing seabed movement over time. These capabilities are crucial for offshore wind projects, where seabed stability directly affects subsea cable security, turbine foundation integrity, and overall operational efficiency.

Seabed movement, driven by tectonic activity, ocean currents, or environmental changes, can destabilise subsea infrastructure by altering the seabed’s contours or causing uneven pressure on critical components. ASUMO’s ability to track long-term vertical seafloor changes provides operators with vital data to identify potential geohazards and plan maintenance activities or design adjustments. By proactively addressing risks from seabed movement, operators can minimise downtime and avoid costly damage to offshore infrastructure.

ASUMO's capabilities can offer substantial benefits for regions like South Korea and Taiwan, where seismic activity and complex seabed dynamics are common. Monitoring long-term seabed movement ensures safer, more resilient infrastructure while reducing risks to project timelines and budgets. Incorporating this data into offshore wind farm planning and operations strengthens the business case for renewable energy in these geologically active regions.

Compelling Question:

How can ASUMO’s proven capabilities in monitoring seabed movement be further enhanced or applied to offshore wind projects, particularly in geologically active regions? Could real-time data analysis or integration with complementary technologies unlock new efficiencies and reduce operational risks?

See the Reach Subsea ASUMO project brief here: https://reachsubsea.no/projects/asumo/