About Cathie associates
Cathie Associates: The Leading Offshore Geoscience and Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy
Cathie Associates is a global offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy that provides innovative solutions for wind and marine energy, ports, oil and gas, and cables. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Cathie Associates has established itself as a trusted partner for clients worldwide.
The company's team of experts includes geophysicists, geologists, engineers, and environmental specialists who work together to deliver high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each project. Cathie Associates' services range from site investigation to design optimization to construction support.
Site Investigation
Cathie Associates' site investigation services include seabed mapping, soil sampling and testing, borehole drilling, cone penetration testing (CPT), seismic surveys, and more. These investigations provide critical data on the seabed conditions that are essential for designing safe structures.
Design Optimization
Once the site investigation is complete, Cathie Associates uses advanced software tools to analyze the data collected. This analysis helps optimize designs by identifying potential risks or challenges early in the process. The company's design optimization services include foundation design for offshore wind turbines or oil platforms; cable route planning; scour protection design; pipeline routing; port infrastructure design; dredging studies; among others.
Construction Support
During construction phases of projects such as offshore wind farms or subsea pipelines installation projects can be challenging due to harsh weather conditions or complex logistics involved in mobilizing equipment at sea. Cathie associates provide construction support services such as vessel selection & management , installation procedures development , risk assessments & mitigation plans development , quality assurance & control during installation activities .
Wind Energy Solutions
As one of the leading consultants in offshore wind energy solutions globally with over 20 years’ experience working on more than 100 GW worth of projects worldwide . Cathie associates have been involved in some major landmark projects such as the Hornsea 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in the UK, Vineyard Wind in the US, and many more. The company's services include site selection, geotechnical investigations, foundation design optimization for monopiles , jackets or floating structures , cable route planning & installation support.
Marine Energy Solutions
Cathie Associates has extensive experience in marine energy solutions including tidal energy projects. The company provides a range of services from site investigation to design optimization to construction support for tidal stream turbines or wave energy converters.
Ports and Coastal Infrastructure
Cathie Associates' expertise extends beyond renewable energy projects to ports and coastal infrastructure. The company provides a range of services including port infrastructure design; dredging studies; breakwater design; coastal erosion protection; among others.
Oil and Gas Solutions
The oil and gas industry is another area where Cathie Associates excels. The company provides geotechnical engineering consultancy services for offshore platforms, pipelines, subsea structures & cables . Cathie associates have been involved in some major landmark projects such as Johan Sverdrup field development project in Norway .
Conclusion
In conclusion, Cathie Associates is a leading global offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy that delivers innovative solutions for wind & marine energy, ports; oil & gas and cables. With over 30 years of experience working on some major landmark projects worldwide , the company has established itself as a trusted partner for clients worldwide . Their team of experts includes geophysicists, geologists, engineers who work together to deliver high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each project. If you are looking for an experienced consultant with proven track record then look no further than Cathie associates!