Seagreen Offshore

Wind Farm

Offshore Transmission Asset

Construction Method Statement

May 2020
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Project Title Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd

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Offshore Transmission Asset Construction

Method Statement

Marine Licence 04678/19/0 Condition 3.2.2.4 and Marine Licence 07050/19/0

Condition 3.1.1
for the approval of Scottish Ministers

This document contains proprietary information belonging to Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd /or affiliated companies and shall be used only for the
purpose for which it was supplied. It shall not be copied, reproduced, disclosed or otherwise used, nor shall such information be furnished in whole
or in part to third parties, except in accordance with the terms of any agreement under which it was supplied or with the prior consent of Seagreen
Wind Energy Ltd and shall be returned upon request. © Copyright of Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd 2020

Rev Date Reason for Issue Originator Checker ECoW Approver

02 21/05/2020 For approval RPS Group Ltd

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Table of Contents
Consent Plan Overview ............................................................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Project Background and Consents ............................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Project Overview ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Consent and Licence Requirements............................................................................................... 9
2.3 Linkages with other consent plans and Consent Conditions .......................................................10
2.4 Updates and Amendments ..........................................................................................................13
3. Scope and Objectives of the OTA CMS .................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Scope and Objectives ...................................................................................................................13
4. Roles and responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................14
5. Seagreen Construction Management Framework .................................................................................. 18
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Industry Guidance ........................................................................................................................18
5.3 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM regulations)..........................20
5.4 Environmental management .......................................................................................................21
5.5 Training and Competence ............................................................................................................21
5.6 Contractor and sub-contractor obligations .................................................................................21
6. Construction procedures, mitigation and good working practices ......................................................... 22
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................22
6.2 Mitigation and Good Working Practices ......................................................................................23
6.3 Construction Ports and Marine Coordination Centre ..................................................................24
6.4 Stage 1: Landfall installation up to MHWS ..................................................................................24
6.5 Stage 2: Subtidal seabed preparation ..........................................................................................32
6.6 Stage 3: OSP jacket foundation substructure assembly and installation ....................................33
6.7 Stage 4: OSP topside Installation .................................................................................................37
6.8 Stage 5: OSP interconnection cable installation ..........................................................................40
6.9 Stage 6: Subtidal export cable installation...................................................................................43
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6.10 Stage 7: Commissioning ...............................................................................................................47

7. Compliance with the ES, ES Addendum and ER....................................................................................... 48
8. References ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Appendix A – List of abbreviations and definitions ......................................................................................... 52
Appendix B – The OTA CMS Change Management Procedure ....................................................................... 56
Appendix C - Compliance with the ES parameters and processes .................................................................. 57
Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments ....................................................................................... 59
Appendix E – Pro-forma and contact details for key Seagreen personnel, contractors and sub-contractors 66
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Consent Plan Overview

Purpose of the Offshore Transmission Asset (OTA) Construction Method Statement (CMS)
This Offshore Transmission Asset (OTA) Construction Method Statement (CMS) is submitted (i) by
Seagreen Wind Energy Limited on behalf of Seagreen Alpha Wind Energy Limited (SAWEL) and Seagreen
Bravo Wind Energy Limited (SBWEL) to address the specific requirements of the relevant conditions
attached to the OTA Marine Licence granted by the Scottish Ministers under the Marine (Scotland) Act
2010 and the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 on 10 October 2014, as amended by the revised
marine licence granted by the Scottish Ministers on 6 March 2019 (reference 04678/19/0) in respect of
the Seagreen Offshore Transmission Assets (OTA) associated with the Seagreen Alpha and Seagreen
Bravo Wind Farms (OWFs) (as varied, the OTA Marine Licence); and (ii) by Seagreen Wind Energy
Limited to address the specific requirements of the relevant conditions attached to the Marine Licence
granted by the Scottish Ministers under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 on 21 November 2019
(reference 07050/19/0) in respect of the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology
(Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology Marine Licence).
The overall aims and objectives of the OTA CMS are to set out the construction procedures and good
working practices for the installation of the Seagreen OTA infrastructure. The OTA CMS demonstrates
that the construction procedures to be employed align with those set out within the Environmental
Statement (ES), ES Addendum and Environmental Report (ER) for the Alternative Landfall Cable
Installation Methodology, and that construction related mitigation measures detailed within the ES, ES
Addendum and ER will be applied during installation.
All Seagreen Contractors (including their Sub-Contractors) involved in the Seagreen OTA Project are
required to comply with this OTA CMS through conditions of contract.
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Structure of the OTA CMS

The OTA CMS is structured as follows:
Section 1&2 Provides an overview of the Seagreen OTA Project and the licence requirements that
underpin the content of this OTA CMS. It also sets out linkages with other consent
plans, construction management and the process for making updates and
amendments.
Section 3 Sets out the scope and objectives of the OTA CMS and outlines the structure of the
document.
Section 4 Outlines the relevant roles of the personnel involved in the construction of the OTA
project, the responsibilities of each role and the chain of command throughout the
construction phase.
Section 5 Sets out the Seagreen construction management framework for the Seagreen OTA
Project with reference to industry guidance, including in relation to health and safety
and environmental management, and provides information on Seagreen’s
expectations for training and experience for those involved in the construction of the
project.
Section 6 Provides the construction procedures for each component of the Seagreen OTA
Project including key parameters and methodologies and highlights relevant
mitigation commitments and good working practices.
Section 7 Demonstrates compliance with the application and commitments made.
Section 8 Lists the references made within this OTA CMS.
Appendix A List of abbreviations and definitions
Appendix B The OTA CMS change management procedure
Appendix C Compliance with the ES parameters and process
Appendix D Summary of mitigation commitments
Appendix E Pro-forma and contact details for key Seagreen personnel, contractors and sub-
contractors
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Scope of the OTA CMS

This OTA CMS covers, in line with the requirements of condition 3.2.2.4 of the OTA Marine Licence and
condition 3.1.1 of the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology Marine Licence, and in line
with industry standards and good practice, the following:

• Construction procedures in relation to Offshore Substation Platforms (OSPs), OSP

interconnection cables, export cables and landfall installation of the export cable up to mean
high water springs (MHWS);

• Good working practices to be employed during construction;

• Details of the roles and responsibilities, chain of command and contact details of company
personnel, contractors and sub-contractors; and
• Details of how construction related mitigation steps proposed in the ES, ES Addendum and ER
for the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology are to be delivered.

OTA CMS Audience

This OTA CMS will be submitted for approval to the Scottish Ministers/Licensing Authority in consultation
with other stakeholders in relation to monitoring compliance with the specific requirements of the
relevant consent conditions.
Compliance with this OTA CMS will be monitored by: Seagreen’s Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW);
Seagreen’s appointed Contractors, and the Marine Scotland Licensing and Operations Team (MS-LOT).
Copies of this OTA CMS are to be held in the following locations:

• Seagreen’s head office;

• Seagreen’s construction office and Marine Co-ordination Centre;
• At the premises of any Contractor, including the Seagreen ECoW, appointed by Seagreen; and

• Aboard any vessel engaged in the OTA construction operations.

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1. Introduction
This Offshore Transmission Asset (OTA) Construction Method Statement (CMS) is submitted to address the
specific requirements of the relevant conditions attached to the OTA Marine Licence granted by the Scottish
Ministers under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 on 10 October
2014, as amended by the revised marine licence granted by the Scottish Ministers on 6 March 2019
(reference 04678/19/0) in respect of the Seagreen Offshore Transmission Assets (OTA) associated with the
Seagreen Alpha and Seagreen Bravo Wind Farms (OWFs) (as varied, the OTA Marine Licence); and to address
the specific requirements of the relevant conditions attached to the Marine Licence granted by the Scottish
Ministers under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 on 21 November 2019 (subsequently amended on 24
February 2020) (reference 07050/20/0) in respect of the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology
(Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology Marine Licence).
The overall aims and objectives of the OTA CMS are to set out the construction procedures and good
working practices for the installation of the Seagreen OTA infrastructure. The OTA CMS demonstrates that
the construction procedures to be employed align with those set out within the Environmental Statement
(ES), ES Addendum and Environmental Report (ER) for the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation
Methodology, and that construction related mitigation measures detailed within the ES, ES Addendum and
ER will be applied during installation.
A separate CMS (LF000009-CST-OF-MST-0001) has been prepared for the Seagreen OWF infrastructure.

2. Project Background and Consents

2.1 Project Overview

Seagreen Alpha and Seagreen Bravo Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs) and the Offshore Transmission Asset
(OTA) are collectively referred to as the ‘Seagreen Project’. The Seagreen Project is located in the North
Sea, in the outer Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay region and comprises the Seagreen OWF Project (the WTGs,
their foundations, associated array cabling and WTG to OSP cables), together with associated infrastructure
of the Seagreen OTA Project (OSPs, their foundations, OSP interconnection cables and the offshore export
cables up to MHWS to facilitate the export of renewable energy to the national electricity transmission
grid. The location of the Seagreen Project is shown in Figure 2.1.
The Seagreen Project will consist of the following key components:

• 150 WTGs comprising;

• 114 WTGs installed on three leg steel jacket foundations, each installed on suction bucket caissons;
• 36 WTGs installed on up to four leg steel jacket pin pile foundations;
• Two OSPs, each installed on up to 12 pin pile foundations;
• A network of inter-array subsea cables as detailed below;
− Circa 300km of inter-array cables to connect strings of WTGs on suction bucket caissons
together and to connect these WTGs to the OSP;
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− Circa 55km of inter-array cables to connect strings of WTGs on piled foundations together
and to connect these WTG to the OSP; and
− Circa 3km of OSP interconnection cable to connect the two OSPs.
− Inter-array cables will be buried where possible and where burial is not possible cable
protection will be provided

• Three subsea export cables, totalling circa 190 km in length, to transmit electricity from the primary
OSP to the landfall at Carnoustie and connecting to the onshore export cables for transmission to the
onshore substation and connection to the National Grid network. The three subsea export cables will
be approximately 63.2 km, 63.2 km and 63.4 km in length respectively. Export cables will be buried
where possible and where burial is not possible cable protection will be provided.

Figure 2.1: Project Location.

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2.2 Consent and Licence Requirements

This OTA CMS has been prepared to discharge condition 3.2.2.4 of the OTA Marine Licence (Licence
04678/19/0) and condition 3.1.1 of the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology Marine Licence
(Licence Number 07050/20/0) as set out in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Consent Conditions to be discharged by this OTA CMS.

Consent Condition Condition text Reference to relevant

document reference section of this OTA CMS

OTA Condition The Licensee must, no later than 6 months prior to the • The submission of the
Marine 3.2.2.4 Commencement of the Works submit a CMS, in writing, OTA CMS document
Licence to the Licensing Authority for their written approval satisfies the condition
(Licence
04678/19/ Such approval may only be granted following consultation • Consultation will be
0) by the Licensing Authority with the Joint Nature carried out by MS-LOT
Conservation Committee (JNCC), Scottish Natural as part of the approval
Heritage (SNH), the Scottish Environment Protection process
Agency (SEPA), the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
(MCA), the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), Angus
Council and any such other advisors or organisations as
may be required at the discretion of the Licensing
Authority.

The CMS must set out the construction procedures and • Section 5 - Seagreen
good working practices for constructing the Works. Construction
Management
Framework
• Section 6 -
Construction
procedures, mitigation
and good working
practices

The CMS must also include details of the roles and • Section 4 - Roles and
responsibilities, chain of command and contact details of responsibilities
company personnel, any contractors or sub-contractors • Appendix E – Pro
involved during the construction of the Works. Forma and contact
details

The CMS must be in accordance with the construction • Section 6 -

methods assessed in the Application and must include Construction
details of how the construction related mitigation steps procedures, mitigation
proposed in the Application are to be delivered. and good working
practices
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Consent Condition Condition text Reference to relevant

document reference section of this OTA CMS

• Appendix C -
Compliance with the
ES parameters and
processes
• Appendix D - Summary
of mitigation
commitments

The CMS must, so far as is reasonably practicable, be • See Section 2.3 -

consistent with the Design Statement (“DS”), the EMP, Linkages with other
the Vessel Management Plan (“VMP”), the Navigational consent plans and
Safety Plan (“NSP”), the Piling Strategy (“PS”), the Cable Consent Conditions
Plan (“CaP”) and the Lighting and Marking Plan (“LMP”).

Alternative 3.1.1 The Licensee must ensure that, where the Works • See Section 2.3 -
Landfall authorised by the licence are carried on as an alternative Linkages with other
Cable to nearshore cable laying operations under marine licence consent plans and
Installation number 04678/14/0, that the works authorised by the Consent Conditions
Marine licence are appropriately covered in the plans submitted • Section 5 - Seagreen
Licence under marine licence number 04678/14/0. Such plans are Construction
(Licence PEMP, EMP, DP, CoP, CMS, VMP, NSP, CaP, OMP, LMP Management
07050/19/ and PS, as required by conditions 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.7, Framework
0) 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.8, 3.2.2.9, 3.2.2.10, 3.2.3.2, 3.2.2.14, • Section 6 -
and 3.2.2.5 of marine licence number 04678/19/0. Construction
procedures, mitigation
and good working
practices
• Appendix D - Summary
of mitigation
commitments

2.3 Linkages with other consent plans and Consent Conditions

The OTA CMS will, so far as reasonably practicable, be consistent with a number of other consent plans as
set out in Marine Licence condition 3.2.2.4. These are set out in Table 2.2 below with details of the linkages
presented and cross referenced as appropriate.
It should be noted that information is not repeated across consent plans, rather, where pertinent information
is available in linked consent plans, the relevant consent plans are referred to. The plans are not required for
approval of the OTA CMS but are provided for information.
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Table 2.2: Linkages with other consent plans.

Reference Consent (condition in Linkage with the OTA CMS Cross-reference in this OTA
(consent plan parenthesis) CMS
title)

Design Marine Licence The DS includes representative OTA • Section 6 - Construction

Statement 04678/19/0 (3.2.2.7) visualisations from key viewpoints, based procedures, mitigation
(DS) upon the final Design Specification and and good working
Layout Plan (DSLP). practices
• Appendix C -
Compliance with the ES
parameters and
processes

Environmental Marine Licence The EMP provides the overarching • Section 4 - Roles and
Management 04678/19/0 (3.2.1.2) framework for environmental responsibilities
Plan (EMP) management during the construction and • Section 6 - Construction
operational phases of the Seagreen OTA procedures, mitigation
Project. Environmental management and good working
measures have been integrated into the practices
construction procedures set out within • Section 9 - Compliance
this OTA CMS, with cross-reference to the with the ES, ES
EMP. Addendum and ER
• Appendix C -
Compliance with the ES
parameters and
processes
• Appendix D - Summary
of mitigation
commitments

Vessel Marine Licence The VMP sets out the number, types and • Section 6.3 -
Management 04678/19/0 (3.2.2.8) specification of vessels required during Construction Ports and
Plan (VMP) construction and operation, including Marine Coordination
vessel management procedures and Centre
vessel coordination, and location of ports • Section 7 - Compliance
and vessel transit corridors. with the ES, ES
Addendum and ER

Navigational Marine Licence The NSP addresses navigational safety • Section 6 - Construction
Safety Plan 04678/19/0 (3.2.2.9) measures, construction exclusion zones, procedures, mitigation
(NSP) Notice(s) to Mariners and Radio and good working
Navigation Warnings, anchoring areas, practices
temporary construction lighting and
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Reference Consent (condition in Linkage with the OTA CMS Cross-reference in this OTA
(consent plan parenthesis) CMS
title)

marking, emergency response and • Section 9 - Compliance

coordination arrangements for the with the ES, ES
construction, operation and Addendum and ER
decommissioning phases of the works, • Appendix C -
and buoyage. Compliance with the ES
parameters and
processes
• Appendix D - Summary
of mitigation
commitments

Piling Strategy Marine Licence The PS is required in the event that pile • Section 6.6 - Stage 3:
(PS) 04678/19/0 (3.2.2.5) foundations are used, to include details of OSP jacket foundation
the proposed method and anticipated substructure assembly
duration of pile-driving, details of soft- and installation
start piling procedures and anticipated
maximum piling energy required, and
details of any mitigation and monitoring
to be employed during pile-driving.

Cable Plan Marine Licence The CaP provides details of the location • Section 6 - Construction
(CaP) 04678/19/0 (3.2.2.10) and installation techniques for the OSP procedures, mitigation
interconnection and export cables, the and good working
results of survey work to inform cable practices
routing, technical specification of the • Section 6.8 - Stage 5:
cables, a burial risk assessment, and OSP interconnection
methodologies for survey and monitoring cable installation
of cables during the operational phase. • Section 6.9 - Stage 6:
Subtidal export cable
installation

Lighting and Marine Licence The LMP provides the aviation and • Section 6 - Construction
Marking Plan 04678/19/0 (3.2.2.14) navigational lighting and marking procedures, mitigation
(LMP) arrangements for the OSPs. and good working
practices

Project Marine Licence The PEMP sets out the environmental • Section 6 –
Environmental 04678/19/0 (3.2.1.1) monitoring measures for the Seagreen Construction
Monitoring OTA Project, covering diadromous fish, procedures, mitigation
Programme benthic communities, seabed scour and and good working
(PEMP) local sediment deposition and sandeels. It practices
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Reference Consent (condition in Linkage with the OTA CMS Cross-reference in this OTA
(consent plan parenthesis) CMS
title)

also covers the participation by Seagreen • Section 9 – Compliance

in surveys carried out in relation to with the ES, ES
marine mammals. Where relevant, Addendum and ER
environmental monitoring is integrated • Appendix D - Summary
into the construction procedures set out of mitigation
in this OTA CMS, with cross-reference to commitments
the PEMP.

2.4 Updates and Amendments

Should any updates to this OTA CMS become necessary, the change management process for any such
updates, including resubmission of consent plans for approval, is outlined in Appendix B – The OTA CMS
Change Management Procedure.

3. Scope and Objectives of the OTA CMS

3.1 Scope and Objectives

This OTA CMS has been prepared to address the specific requirements of the relevant conditions attached
to the Marine Licence issued to Seagreen in 2014 (subsequently varied in 2019) for the Seagreen OTA project
and the Marine Licence issued to Seagreen in 2019 (subsequently varied in 2020) for the Alternative Cable
Landfall Installation Methodology and applies to all construction as required to be undertaken prior to the
final commissioning of the works.
The overall aims and objective of the OTA CMS are to set out the construction procedures and good
working practices for installing the Seagreen OTA Project. The OTA CMS includes:
• Detailed construction procedures in relation to foundations and substructures, OSPs, OSP
interconnection cables, export cables and landfall installation of the export cable up to MHWS;
• Details of the roles and responsibilities, chain of command and contact details of company personnel,
contractors and sub-contractors; and
• Details of how the construction related mitigation steps proposed in the ES, ES Addendum and ER
for the alternative landfall cable installation methodology are to be delivered.
The OTA CMS is in accordance with the construction methods assessed in the Application and is consistent
with other Seagreen consent plans as far as is reasonably practicable.
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4. Roles and responsibilities

4.1 Overview
This section sets out the key roles and responsibilities and chain of command in relation to the OTA CMS. It
identifies each key role involved in the construction phase of the Seagreen OTA Project and lists
responsibilities associated with each role in relation to the OTA CMS. It should be noted that there will be
two Main contractors responsible for the construction of the OTA; one with responsibility for the export cable
construction, and the other responsible for the OSP jacket, foundations and topside. The chain of command
below will be replicated for each Main contractor.
Figure 4.1 illustrates the key roles and chain of command in relation to the OTA CMS.
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Figure 4.1: Chain of command and lines of communication.

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For full details of roles and responsibilities in relation to environmental management of the Seagreen OTA
Project construction phase please refer to the Offshore CEMP (LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0014).

Seagreen Project Director

The Seagreen Project Director is accountable to the Seagreen board and has overall responsibility for
requiring that the Seagreen OTA Project is built and operated in accordance with the OTA CMS and
associated consent plans. The Seagreen Project Director has overall responsibility for project delivery and
governance.

Seagreen Project Manager

The Seagreen Project Manager has responsibility for overseeing the construction phase of the Seagreen
OTA Project and requiring compliance with all consent conditions and associated consent plans.

Seagreen Quality Manager

The Seagreen Quality Manager is responsible for requiring the maintenance of high quality standards
throughout delivery of the Seagreen OTA Project.

Seagreen Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Manager

The Seagreen SHE Manager is responsible for advising on SHE aspects of the Seagreen OTA Project and is
responsible for the overall incident reporting process (see Incident Reporting Procedure - LF000009-HSE-
MA-PRO-0008).

Seagreen Lead Marine Coordinator

The Seagreen Marine Coordinator is responsible for the monitoring of people, vessels and offshore
structures with regards to the safe preparation and execution of offshore construction activities. The Lead
Marine Coordinator is supported by each of the Duty Marine Coordinators. The Duty Marine Coordinator is
the person responsible for the role when they are on duty.

Seagreen Package Managers

The role of the Seagreen Package Managers is to oversee the delivery of discreet construction work
packages and establishing contractual obligations for contractors (and their sub-contractors) in relation to
the OTA CMS and requiring compliance with these contracts. These roles include the Engineering Manager,
Offshore Sub-station Manager and Export Cable Manager.

Seagreen Client Representatives

The Seagreen Client Representatives will be based on site or aboard construction vessels and will be
responsible for monitoring the implementation of the agreed construction procedures.
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Seagreen Compliance Manager

The Seagreen Compliance Manager (CM) manages a team (the ‘Compliance Team’) responsible for
monitoring contractor compliance with the Seagreen OTA Project consents and environmental legislation,
on behalf of Seagreen.
The responsibilities extend across both Offshore and Onshore activities so that a consistent approach to
compliance and environmental management is applied. The Compliance Team includes the Seagreen
Environment Manager (EM), the Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), and the Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO)
and a supporting Consents Team as required. Responsibilities of the ECoW are defined further below. The
role of the EM and the FLO are outlined in the CEMP (LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0014) and are not repeated in
this OTA CMS.

Seagreen Ecological Clerk of Works (Offshore ECoW)

The ECoW is a key role required by the Seagreen OTA Project consents.
Responsibilities of the ECoW in relation to the OTA CMS include:
• Quality Assurance of this OTA CMS;
• Providing advice to Seagreen on compliance with the OTA CMS;
• Monitoring compliance with the OTA CMS and associated consent plans;
• Reporting on compliance with the OTA CMS to Seagreen and to MS-LOT;
• Ensuring appropriate training is provided in relation to construction-related environmental
measures and consent compliance; and ensuring delivery of toolbox talks as appropriate, in liaison
with the Seagreen EM; and

Seagreen Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO)

The FLO will provide liaison with the local fishing industry and notification of planned works and vessel
movements.

Contractors Construction Environmental Advisor

The CEA is dedicated to delivering the requirements of the Seagreen consent conditions and wider
environmental matters

Consultant Archaeologist
The consultant archaeologist will provide advice in relation to marine archaeological matters during the
works.

Seagreen Main Contractor

As previously stated, there will be two Main contractors responsible for the construction of the OTA. The
specific contractors are yet to be confirmed. However, once confirmed these contractors will adhere to the
chain of command as outlined in Figure 4.1.
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Contact Details
Contact details for key Seagreen personnel, contractors and sub-contractors will be provided to MS-LOT, in
line with consent conditions, when available and prior to engagement in the works through the submission
of the proforma included in Appendix E.

5. Seagreen Construction Management Framework

5.1 Overview
This section provides an overview of the overarching Seagreen construction management framework
within which the Seagreen OTA Project will be delivered. It details the industry guidance available to inform
the Seagreen construction management framework, highlights wider obligations under the Construction
(Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulation) and the Seagreen offshore CEMP, provides
details of training and competence requirements before summarising contractor and sub-contractor
obligations.
The Seagreen construction management framework will ensure the safe, compliant installation of the
Seagreen OTA Project components as described in this OTA CMS.

5.2 Industry Guidance

Industry guidance documents that have been produced to guide good working practices in relation to
construction management for offshore wind farms, including offshore transmission works, are shown below
in Table 5.1. These guidance documents have been used to inform this OTA CMS, where relevant, and Table
5.1 provides a cross-reference to the relevant section of the OTA CMS informed by the industry guidance
presented.
Table 5.1: Offshore transmission assets construction guidance.

Author Title Scope Cross reference

to relevant
section in this
OTA CMS

Health and safety

G+/DROPS, Reliable securing Provides information to help eliminate the risk of All of section 6
published booklet for dropped objects, explaining the requirement for worksite
through the offshore wind hazard management and illustrates good practice
Energy Institute recommendations. Information applies to all personnel,
(June 2019) tools, equipment and structures associated with design,
supply, transportation, installation, maintenance,
operation and dismantlement activities across the
industry.
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Author Title Scope Cross reference

to relevant
section in this
OTA CMS

The G+, Working at height Describes how to reduce the need for working at height Sections 6.6 and
published in the offshore (WAH) and how to make suitable provision and 6.7
through the wind industry preparation for WAH. Covers design, construction,
Energy Institute (2nd Ed.) commissioning, operations, maintenance and
(July 2018) decommissioning phases. Gives topic guidance on
common requirements for WAH – training, fitness
requirements, PPE, responsibilities of those undertaking,
supervising and/or procuring work – and common
hazards with recommendations on how to reduce risk.
Also provides guidance on creating procedure flowcharts,
and national/ EU regulations and requirements.

RenewableUK Offshore Wind Guidelines consider health and safety risks in relation to All of Section 6
(Mar 2014) and Marine offshore wind and marine energy projects. Covers project
Energy H&S definition and design, construction, commissioning,
Guidelines operations, maintenance and decommissioning phases,
including supporting activities to these phases (e.g. survey
and geophysical). Covers most significant hazards and
activities relevant to offshore wind and marine projects.

RenewableUK H&S First Aid Guidance on how duty holders can assess provision of All of Section 6
(Dec 2013) Needs Assessment adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and
personnel to ensure employees receive proper attention
if they are injured or taken ill at work. Sets out key issues
to consider when conducting a first aid needs assessment.

Vessels and equipment

The G+, The safe Addresses small service vessels of less than 500GT, e.g. All of Section 6
published management of crew transfer vessels, guard vessels, survey vessels and
through the small service construction support vessels. Applicable to all offshore
Energy Institute vessels used in the wind farms globally; consistent with national
(Jan 2018) offshore wind requirements. Covers responsibilities for parties involved
industry (2nd Ed.) in management of service vessels, audit and inspection of
wind farm service vessels, operating procedures for
marine operations and vessel activities, management of
vessel traffic, training and competence of crew and
passengers, and vessel safety equipment.

RenewableUK Vessel Safety Guidance in the process of selection and management of All of Section 6
(2015) Guide vessels and interface of equipment to ensure all are Fit
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Author Title Scope Cross reference

to relevant
section in this
OTA CMS

for Purpose and operated within a robust Health and

Safety management system.

The Crown Construction Provides guidance to developers and supply chain for the All of Section 6
Estate (Sep vessel guideline construction of a UK offshore wind farm project. Follows
2014) for the offshore on from ‘Vessel Safety Guide – Guidance for offshore
renewables renewable energy developers (Vessel Safety Guide)’
industry published by RenewableUK in 2012.

RenewableUK Guidelines for Guidelines for good industry practice to be followed for Section 6.4,6.6
(Nov 2013) Selection and selection and operation of jack-ups. Relevant to jack up and 6.7
Operation of Jack- owners/ operator’s technical staff and crews responsible
ups in Marine for the operation of jack-ups, and to project managers in
Renewable Energy the offshore renewables energy industry.
Industry

Communication with other sea users

Fishing Liaison FLOWW Best Provides information to allow offshore renewables Sections 4 and
with Offshore Practice Guidance developers and the fishing industry to liaise on potential 6.2
Wind and Wet for Offshore impacts and/ or interactions in regard to the planning,
Renewables Renewables construction and operation of offshore renewables
Group Developments: projects.
(FLOWW) / The Recommendations
Crown Estate for Fisheries
(Jan 2014) Liaison

RenewableUK Safety Circular: Guidance on accepted scope and format for issuing Section 6.2
(Dec 2013) Notices to Notices to Mariners (NtoM).
Mariners.
Guidance for
Offshore Wind &
Marine Projects

5.3 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM regulations)

The Seagreen OTA Project is a notifiable project for the purposes of the Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM regulations). The aim of the CDM Regulations is to improve health
and safety for all personnel and roles in the construction sector.
Seagreen will require compliance with the CDM regulations in the design and construction of the Seagreen
OTA Project and will require that all personnel involved in the construction process follow the company SHE
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standards and risk management procedures. All contractors and sub-contractors will be expected to comply
with Seagreen Employer SHE Requirements (see LF000009-HSE-MA-STD-0001).

5.4 Emergency Response Cooperation Plan (ERCoP).

The Seagreen ERCoP will be developed prior to Commencement of Works. The ERCoP is a live document
and will be reviewed and updated in consultation with MCA throughout the project lifetime.

5.5 Environmental management

The environmental management procedures which will be followed during the construction of the
Seagreen OTA Project are set out in full in a number of associated consent plans, in particular the offshore
CEMP (LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0014).

5.6 Training and Competence

Seagreen will require that all personnel engaged in the construction of the Seagreen OTA Project have
adequate relevant experience and training, in order to safely perform the duties that are required of them
within their remit. Seagreen will ensure that all employed personnel are adequately supported at all levels.
Where training or certification is required to perform duties under a role, Seagreen will require that relevant
certification and training records are made available for inspection where necessary.
Contractors will provide appropriate training and certification of training and will require sub-contractors
adhere to the Seagreen requirements in regard to training and competence through conditions of contract.
Seagreen personnel, contractors and sub-contractors will undergo site inductions prior to commencing work
on site and will be required to attend regular toolbox talks on relevant topics where an update or specific
sensitivity has been identified.

5.7 Contractor and sub-contractor obligations

Seagreen requires contractors and sub-contractors, in undertaking the construction of the Seagreen OTA
Project, to comply with all relevant environmental and maritime legislation and that all necessary licences
and permissions are obtained by the contractors and their sub-contractors, through conditions of contract.
Seagreen therefore requires that embedded design measures and good working practices (see Section 6.2)
are applied throughout the construction phase (see the Offshore CEMP - LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0014).

The Contractor’s Construction Environmental Advisors (CEAs), will ensure implementation of construction
management framework measures throughout the duration of the construction period. All contractors and
sub-contractors will ensure compliance with the Seagreen Employer SHE Requirements (see LF000009-HSE-
MA-STD-0001).
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6. Construction procedures, mitigation and good working practices

6.1 Overview

This section presents the construction methods and procedures for each component of the Seagreen OTA
Project. The construction process for the Seagreen OTA Project is comprised of seven broad stages, which
are summarised in Figure 6.1.

Each individual stage is described separately in Sections 6.4 to 6.10.

Table 6.1 below outlines the major construction milestones for each stage of the Seagreen OTA Project.
Details of the construction programme for the works described in this OTA CMS are provided in the
Construction Programme (“CoP”) (LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0002). It is currently anticipated that the majority
of offshore construction works will be carried out year-round and around the clock (i.e. 24 hours working, 7
days a week).
Table 6.1: Key construction milestone for the installation of the Seagreen OTA project.

Anticipated Milestone
Commencement Date

Q3 2020 Commencement of Offshore Construction under the Transmission Asset Marine

Licence / Alternative Cable Installation Marine Licence

Q3 2020 Stage 1: Install landfall cable ducts transition joint to MHWS

Q2 2020 Stage 2: Seabed clearance

Q2 2021 Stage 3: OSP jacket foundation substructure assembly and installation

Q3 2021 Stage 4: OSP topside installation

Q2 2023 Stage 5: OSP interconnection cable installation

Q2 2021 Stage 6: Subtidal export cable installation1

Q3 2021 Stage 7: Commissioning and testing

1
Note: With reference to the Construction Programme Consent Plan (LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0002), there may be a time gap
between the installation of the WTGs on suction bucket foundations and the WTGs on jackets with piled foundations. During this
gap, certain WTGs on suction buckets may be commissioned and begin generating. The installation of the second OSP may not be
sequential as outlined above but regardless, the process followed will be identical.
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Figure 6.1: Overview of construction sequence.

6.2 Mitigation and Good Working Practices

The overarching mitigation measures and good working practices, as committed to in the ES, ES Addendum
and ER and which will be applied to all stages of the Seagreen OTA Project installation, are set out in Appendix
D - Summary of mitigation commitments.
A complete register of the mitigation, management and monitoring commitments made in the ES, ES
Addendum and ER, are set out in the commitments register, included as part of the Offshore CEMP
(LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0014).
Those mitigation commitments and good working practices which are unique to particular stages of the
installation of the Seagreen OTA Project are highlighted in each relevant section below.
For the purposes of this OTA CMS, good working practice is taken to mean the following:
• Managing the construction process to reduce the potential for harm to construction personnel or
third parties; and
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• Reducing potential effects on the environment and other users of the marine environment are
minimised as far as reasonably practicable in line with the commitments made in the ES, ES
Addendum and ER.

6.3 Construction Ports and Marine Coordination Centre

This section presents the proposed arrangements for the construction ports and Marine Co-ordination
Centre (MCC) which will support the Seagreen OTA Project construction and operational phase activities.
Montrose, Able Seaton and Vlissingen (NL) will be used as construction ports for the Seagreen Project. In
addition, a number of other ports may also be utilised but these cannot be confirmed at this time. The
MCC will be based at Montrose Harbour. The MCC facility will be used during both the construction and
operational phases of the Seagreen OTA Project.

6.4 Stage 1: Landfall installation up to MHWS

Introduction
Export cable installation activities at landfall will be undertaken using one of the two methods – open cut
trenching or horizontal directional drilling (HDD) as described in the following sections.

Horizontal Directional Drilling

HDD is a trenchless method for installing underground ducts and cables in a shallow arc along a prescribed
bore path by using a surface launched drilling rig. HDD is used to install cable ducts beneath the coastal
defence to bring the cables ashore. The cable ducts will be installed from the landward side to an exit point
seaward of the coastal defence, within the lower intertidal zone.
The sequence of events and indicative durations undertaken during an HDD operation are provided in
Figure 6.2 below
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Figure 6.2: Overview of HDD Process

Key equipment and methodology

The key equipment and methodologies for cable installation at the landfall using HDD are presented in
Table 6.2 below
Table 6.2: Key parameters – landfall Installation up to MHWS utilising HDD approach.

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: Preparation of the Site

HDD Launch Pit Site • Rectangular area (HDD launch pit) prepared
• HDD plant would access launch pit site
• Regular supply of fresh water provided for
mixing with the slurry/drilling mud
• Pit/settling pond excavated at site to contain
slurry and settle out tailings arising from HDD
bore.

Step 2: HDD Drilling Operation

HDD Drill Rig • Surveyors set out launch and reception points
and HDD rig would be manoeuvred to the
launch point
• Rig will be anchored in position.
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Equipment/Vessels Methodology
• HDD rig will undertake the pilot bore. (Does not
break out at offshore end).
• Borehole will then be reamed to the correct
diameter and break out at the seabed end on
final reaming pass.
• Duct pipe lengths (HDPE) are joined together
onshore and ends sealed and pulling head
fitted.
• Duct pipe (HDPE)is floated out to the offshore
exit point and pulled though the bore towards
the launch area by the drill rig
• Duct ends are temporarily sealed until cables
can be pulled in later.

Step 3: Demobilisation

• HDD Equipment is removed

• Drill tailings are removed for disposal
• Working area reinstated

Open Cut Trenching

Export cable installation activities at the landfall, under Marine Licence 07050/20/0 may consist of open cut
trenching through the rock revetment down to the 2.5 m (Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT)) depth contour
(approximately 190 m below Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS)). Three High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
pipes will be installed, with the three cables pulled through each of these pipes. The open cut trenching will
cover three distinct zones below MHWS: namely the rock revetment, intertidal zone, and the subtidal zone.
The distance between the toe of the rock revetment and the 2.5 m LAT depth contour based on charted
data is 360 m. Figure 6.3 shows the rock revetment at Carnoustie through which open cut trenching is
proposed. At 2.5 m LAT depth, the trenching will continue offshore under the OTA Marine Licence
(04678/19/0), as outlined in Stage 6: Subtidal export cable installation. The sequence of events and
indicative durations for landfall installation up to MHWS is illustrated in Figure 6.4.
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Figure 6.3: Aerial Photo of the Landfall Location Showing Carnoustie Golf Course behind the Rock Revetment
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Figure 6.4: Overview of landfall installation up to MHWS utilising open cut trenching.

Key equipment and methodology

The key equipment and methodologies for cable installation at the landfall and up to MHWS utilising open
cut trenching are presented in Table 6.3 and Table 6.4. Three trenches (3 m x up to 360 m x 3 m) will be
excavated which will each contain one HDPE pipe and associated cable.

Equipment and materials are likely to be transported by sea (e.g. by barge) directly to the landfall
installation site, as access to the intertidal and rock revetment areas for vehicles and materials is limited by
tidal conditions. The total duration of activities including installation of the HDPE pipes from the onshore
joint pits through the rock revetment, intertidal and subtidal zones is expected to take up to four months
(excluding weather downtime).
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Table 6.3: Key parameters – landfall Installation up to MHWS (open cut trenching).

Parameter Indicative Value

Revetment

Number of trenches 1

Number of HDPE pipes in trench 3

Trench width x length x depth 70 m (includes working areas) at top and 30 m at base (trapezoid shape
to provide stability) x 32 m x 10 m

Intertidal and Subtidal

Number of trenches 3

Trench width x length x depth 3 m (at top) x up to 360 m (190 m subtidal) x 3 m

Burial depth Anticipated to be approximately 2 m to a water depth of 3 m below

MLWS, 1 m from this point onwards.

Table 6.4: Installation methodology – landfall installation up to MHWS (open cut trenching).

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: Removal of rock armour

Crawler crane and clamshell • Remove rock in layers to ensure effective reinstatement.
bucket/rock grapple • Stockpile material suitable for re-use. Transport remaining material to
a licenced onshore disposal site using a licensed waste carrier.
• Remove Geofabric rock under layer.
• Install sheet piles using vibro-piling.

Source: Seagreen LF00009-CST-REP-0021)

Vibro-piling equipment

Step 2: Excavation of cable pipe trenches

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Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Pontoon or jack-up mounted • Excavate trenches by pontoon or barge/jack-up mounted excavator.

excavator/ Elevated backhoe • Remove sediment in layers to ensure effective reinstatement.
excavator • Install trench boxes (intertidal zone).
• Install sheet piles (subtidal zone).

Source: Seagreen LF00009-CST-REP-0021)

Trench boxes

Step 3: Installation of HDPE pipes

HDPE pipes • Install HDPE pull-in pipes if required to aid subsequent cable pull-in.
• Pipes will be fitted with concrete collars to weigh them down.
• If sea bed conditions permit, HDPE pipes may not be required in the
intertidal and subtidal sections.
• The seaward end of the pipes will be fitted with a messenger line and
temporarily capped to allow cable pull-in.
• Temporary ballast (e.g. concrete bags/clamps) may be attached to the
Source: Seagreen LF00009-CST-REP-0021) pipe ends for stabilisation.
• Concrete will be poured over the pipes for stabilisation underneath
the rock revetment.

Step 4: Reinstatement of cable pipe trench

Elevated backhoe excavator (see • Remove trench boxes and sheet piles.
Step 2) • Backfill excavated material.
• Site reinstated to original status.

Step 5: Replacement and reinstatement of rock armour

Crawler crane and clamshell • Remove sheet piles.

bucket/rock grapple (see Step 1) • Replace Geofabric rock under layer.
• Replace and reinstate rock armour. Use of additional rock where
Barge
required, delivered by sea using a barge.
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Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Source: mmaoffshore.com

Step 6: Cable pull-in

Offshore vessel • Cable pulled through the HDPE pipes from the cable installation vessel
towards the onshore jointing bay.
• Burial of pipe ends to a depth of 2 m.

Source:
https://www.vanoord.com/activities/cable-
laying-vessel

Step 7: Post-installation surveys

N/A • Survey of HDPE pipe depth within revetment, intertidal and subtidal
zones.
• Topographical survey within revetment, intertidal and subtidal zones.

Mitigation and Good Working Practices

Following completion of works, the beach and foreshore will be returned to the original profile, or as close
as reasonably practicable. All temporary construction material must also be removed at this time. The
overarching mitigation measures and good working practices as committed to in the ES, ES Addendum and
ER and which will be applied to all stages of the Seagreen OTA Project installation, are set out in Appendix D
- Summary of mitigation commitments, Table D.1. The mitigation and good working practices specific to the
cable installation at landfall up to MHWS are set out in Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments,
Table D.2.
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6.5 Stage 2: Subtidal seabed preparation

Introduction
Seabed preparation activities may be required in advance of OSP foundation installation activities, OSP
interconnection cable installation activities and subtidal export cable installation activities to remove any
boulders. These activities may require further licensing. If a licence is required, this will be applied for by
Seagreen under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 for dredging and disposal activities within 12 NM of the coast.
The sequence of events and indicative durations for seabed preparation is illustrated in Figure 6.5

Figure 6.5: Overview of subtidal seabed preparation activities.

Key equipment and methodology

The key equipment and methodology for seabed preparation activities is presented in Table 6.5. Delivery of
equipment will be directly to the seabed preparation site from port or a previous operational location and
will be by sea transport. All equipment will be launched from a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) or equivalent.
Table 6.5: Key equipment and methodology – subtidal seabed preparation.

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: ROV survey

ROV:
• The ROV will survey the cleared path to identify any
remaining boulders.

Source: https://www.rovco.com/services/rov/
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Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 2: Removal of remaining boulders with Orange Peel Grab

Orange-peel grab: • May be deployed from PSV or similar vessel.

• Deployment of orange-peel grab to relocate remaining
boulders (if necessary).

Source:
http://www.fisheroffshore.com/equipment/subsea-
tooling/recovery/boulder-grabs/

Mitigation and Good Working Practices

The overarching mitigation measures and good working practices as committed to in the ES, ES Addendum
and ER and which will be applied to all stages of the Seagreen OTA Project installation, are set out in Appendix
D - Summary of mitigation commitments, Table D.1.

6.6 Stage 3: OSP jacket foundation substructure assembly and installation

Introduction
Two OSP jacket substructures will be fixed to the seabed by piled foundations, each jacket shall have up to
12 post-installed piles (see Piling Strategy LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0003). Delivery of main components will be
directly to the OSP installation sites by sea transport (Heavy Lift Vessel, HLV, or towed barge) from the site
of fabrication. The sequence of events and indicative durations for OSP piled foundation substructure
assemblies and installation is illustrated in Figure 6.6.
It should be noted that there may be a time gap between the installation of the WTGs on suction bucket
foundations and the WTGs on jackets with piled foundations. Prior to this gap the first OSP will have been
installed so that during the gap, certain WTGs on suction buckets may be commissioned and begin
generating.
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Figure 6.6: Overview of OSP jacket foundation substructure assembly and installation.

Key equipment and methodology

Key parameters associated with the OSP jacket foundation design are set out in Table 6.6, with the
installation methodology and equipment outlined in Table 6.7.
It should be noted that at this stage the need for scour protection is still to be confirmed and shall be
confirmed in due course upon analysis of in-place geotechnical parameters. The amount of protection to
be constructed will be within the envelope of the parameters assessed within the ES and ES Addendum.
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Table 6.6: Key parameters – OSP jacket foundation substructure assembly and installation.

Parameter Value

Jacket Foundation

No of OSP jacket foundations 2

Piles per OSP jacket Up to 12

Table 6.7: Installation methodology – OSP jacket foundation substructure.

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: Set-up of vessel

Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) • Jacket delivered to site by either HLV or towed barge.
• Vessel arrives at proposed foundation installation location and
positions ready for operations.

Source: Marine Traffic

Step 2: Jacket lift and installation
Heavy Transport Vessel (HTV)/ Installation • Lifting equipment connected to the jacket on the barge/HLV
Vessel: • Temporary sea fastenings are released, and the jacket is upended
to a vertical position
• Jacket is positioned and lowered to the seabed in preparation for
pile installation.

Source: http://www.fugro.com

Crane:

Source: www.crownestatescotland.com

Step 3: Pile installation and driving

Pile-driving hammer • Each of the piles is lifted and inserted into pile sleeves attached to
the foot of each jacket leg.
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Equipment/Vessels Methodology

• The piles are driven into the seabed to the desired depth using a
suitable hydraulic impact hammer.
• A ‘soft-start’ process will be undertaken before ramping up to the
required hammer energy.
• Pile driving will be undertaken until pile refusal or the target
penetration depth is reached.
Source: ihciqip.com
Crane (see Step 2) • Relief drilling may be required prior to final pile driving to reach full
penetration (see Step 4 below)
• See Piling Strategy (LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0003).
Step 4: Relief pile drilling (if required)
Reverse circulation drilling unit (subsea • The piling hammer is withdrawn and a reverse circulation drilling
drilling tool): unit deployed.
• A subsea drilling tool is lowered from the installation vessel and
fitted over the partially installed pile.
• Material inside the pile is drilled out with removed material
deposited on the adjacent seabed.
• Drilling continues until required depth is achieved or obstruction is
passed.
• Pile driving may resume.
Source: tms-supplies.nl

Step 5: Grouting
Grouting spread: • Grout will be mixed using fresh water on board the installation
vessel and stored in grout silos ready for use.
• Grout is pumped into the joint between the jacket and the pile.
• The grout cures and hardens.
• Temporary support is provided via pile grippers during the grout
curing duration

Step 6: Scour protection installation

• Scour protection installed using a fall pipe.
Fall pipe vessel:
• An ROV positioned at the end of the pipe is used to adjust the
delivery point relative to the vessel.
• The ROV is used to survey the position and shape of the scour
protection.

Source: Marine Traffic

ROV (see Table 6.5, Step 2)

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Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 7: Completion and move-out of vessels

HLV (see Step 1) • The HLV moves to next installation location or departs site.
• The foundation will be surveyed to ensure integrity of the
infrastructure.

Mitigation and good working practices

The mitigation and good working practices specific to the OSP jacket foundation substructure assemblies
and installation are set out in Table D.1 in Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments. Specific
measures related to the mitigation of underwater noise are identified in the Seagreen Piling Strategy
(LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-00021).

6.7 Stage 4: OSP topside Installation

Introduction
The OSP topsides will be delivered directly to site on either a barge or a HLV, direct from the location of
fabrication. There will be two OSP topsides which will contain transformers and associated switchgear and
which will be supported by the piled jacket substructures (see Stage 3 above). Total duration of OSP topside
installation is approximately eight days from arrival at OSP installation location. An illustration of a typical
OSP topside attached to a jacket foundation substructure is provided in Figure 6.7 below. The sequence and
indicative durations of events for OSP topsides installation is illustrated in Figure 6.8.

Figure 6.7: OSP at the Greater Gabbard OWF (source Seagreen Alpha and Bravo ES courtesy of Greater Gabbard OWF).
Again, it should be noted that there may be a time gap between the installation of the WTGs on suction
bucket foundations and the WTGs on jackets with piled foundations. Prior to this gap the first OSP will have
been installed so that during the gap, certain WTGs on suction buckets may be commissioned and begin
generating. The installation of the second OSP may not be sequential as outlined in this section but
regardless, the process followed will be identical.
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Figure 6.8: Overview of OSP topside installation activities.

Key parameters and methodology

The key parameters of the OSP topsides are set out in Table 6.8, with the installation methodology and
equipment outlined in Table 6.9.
Table 6.8: Key parameters – OSP topsides.

Parameter Indicative Value

OSP topsides 2

Length x width Approx. 52.0m x 35.0m

Height of topside structure (relative to Lowest Astronomical Approx. 45.0mm

Tide)

Height of topside structure including lightning protection Approx. 70.0m (including comms mast)
(relative to Lowest Astronomical Tide)
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Table 6.9: Installation Methodology – OSP topsides.

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: HLV mobilisation and set-up

HLV: • Vessel arrives and is anchored at location where OSP
topside is to be installed.

Source: Marine Traffic

Step 2: Topside installation

Barge: • OSP topside is assembled prior to transporting to the
installation location by barge.
• Temporary sea fastenings are released and HLV lifts OSP
topside onto pre-installed jacket foundation structure (see
Stage 3).
• Welding of topside legs to jacket foundation substructure.

Source: http://www.fugro.com
HLV (see Step 1).

Step 3: Post-installation surveys

ROV (see Table , Step 2) • The base of the jacket structure will be surveyed to ensure
integrity of infrastructure.
• Step 4: Completion and move out of vessels
HLV (see Step 1) • The HLV will leave site on installation of the first OSP and
will return when the installation of the second OSP is
undertaken (see Construction Programme, LF000009-CST-
OF-PRG-0002).
• Step 5: OSP commissioning
N/A • Set-up of communication systems (e.g. lighting, fire-fighting
system).
• Commissioning of OSP electrical systems.

Mitigation and good working practices

The overarching mitigation measures and good working practices as committed to in the ES, ES Addendum
and ER and which will be applied to all stages of the Seagreen OTA Project installation, are set out in
Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments, Table D.1.
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6.8 Stage 5: OSP interconnection cable installation

Introduction
The OSP interconnection cable connects the two OSPs. The OSP interconnection cable will be trenched and
buried in the seabed, to a target depth of at least 1 m to provide protection to the cable. This will be carried
out by either a subsea jet trenching tool or an engineered rock placement solution where trenching to the
required depth has not been possible. An overview of the OSP interconnection cable installation process
and indicative durations is provided in Figure 6.9.

Figure 6.9: Overview of OSP interconnection cable installation process.

Key Parameters and methodology

Key parameters for the OSP interconnection cable are set out in Table 6.10 with the installation
methodology and equipment set out in Table 6.11.
Table 6.10: Key parameters – OSP interconnection cable.

Parameter Indicative Value

OSP interconnection cable

Length Approximately 3 km between the two OSPs

Burial depth 1 m (minimum)

Width of trench 3m

Width of sea bed disturbance 10 m

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Parameter Indicative Value

Cable voltage 66kv

Cable protection
Material (type) Rock, armouring or concrete mattressing

Cable protection length x width x height Included in the 35.5 km x 7 m x 1 m cable protection volume assessed
for both Alpha and Bravo respectively

Table 6.11: Installation methodology – OSP interconnection cable.

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: Pre-lay grapnel run

Grapnel assembly: • The cable route will be cleared of any remaining obstructions by
undertaking a pre-lay grapnel run (PLGR).
• The PLGR vessel will tow the grapnel rig along the centreline of the
cable route with a tolerance of +/- 5 m giving a 10 m corridor.
• The majority of debris encountered will be placed to the side of the
cable route. Larger debris (i.e. rock outcrops) will be left insitu and
the cable route diverted around it.
Source: http://eta-ltd.com/img/grapnels/tiger.jpg
• Any debris to be recovered and disposed of onshore in a licensed
Pre-lay Grapnel Vessel (PLGV) facility is anticipated to be limited to linear debris (abandoned
ropes) that would impede the burial tool as it tracks along the
seabed.
Step 2: Pre-lay survey

• An ROV deployed from the Cable Lay Vessel (CLV) will perform a
ROV:
pre-lay survey immediately prior to the cable installation operation.

Source: https://www.rovco.com/services/rov/

CLV:
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Source:
https://www.vanoord.com/activities/cable-laying-
vessel

Step 3: Cable installation

• The CLV is pre-loaded with the subsea cable.

CLV (see Step 2)
• Cable is surface laid between the OSPs.
ROV (see Step 2) • The Cable Protection System (CPS) is fitted to the cable end on
board the CLV.
• An ROV will recover a pre-installed messenger wire within the J-
Tube. The wire will be winched to deck and connected to the CPS.
• The CLV will then pay out the cable, which is winched into the OSP.
• On completion of the route length, the end of the cable is then cut,
sealed and prepared for second end installation operations.
• Cable testing will be performed at various stages during the cable
lay operations.
Step 4: Cable burial/jet-trenching and cable protection

CapJet: • The OSP interconnection cable is trenched into the seabed to the
target depth.
• A jetting tool “CapJet” will inject water at high pressure onto the
sediment surrounding the cable.
• Where jet-trenching is not possible due to the presence of stiff
sediments, a hybrid tool capable of both chain cutting and jet
Source: Nexans Consent Requirements –
trenching will be used.
Construction Method Statement LF000009- • If target depth has not been reached, a second trenching pass will
NEX001-REP-K22-001-01 be completed to ensure the cable is adequately buried.
Jet trenching and chain cutting hybrid • An engineered cable protection solution will further protect any
tool: areas of cable not trenched to the required depth (armouring,
concrete mattressing, or rock placement).
• Rock protection is usually deposited by a fall pipe vessel.

Source: https://www.smd.co.uk/our-
products/qtrenchers/qtrencher-1400/

Fall pipe vessel:

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Source: Marine Traffic

Mitigation and good working practices

The overarching mitigation measures and good working practices as committed to in the ES, ES Addendum
and ER and which will be applied to all stages of the Seagreen OTA Project installation, are set out in
Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments Table D.1.

6.9 Stage 6: Subtidal export cable installation

Introduction
Prior to subtidal export cable installation, a pre-lay grapnel run (PLGR) will clear the seabed surface of
obstacles within the first half metre depth of the seabed along each cable alignment. The PLGR will
commence as close to MLWS as possible (minimum 10 m water depth). The three export cables will be
installed onto the seabed followed by burial (trenching) to a target depth of at least 1 m, to provide
protection to the cables. It should be noted that export cable installation will be completed at three
different discrete periods (see Construction Programme, LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0002) and some of the
steps for the cable installation will be repeated 3 times (one for each cable) as outlined in Table 6.11.
An overview of the subtidal export cable installation process and indicative durations is provided in Figure
6.10
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Figure 6.10: Subtidal export cable installation overview.

Key Parameters and methodology

Key parameters for the export cables are set out in Table 6.12 with the installation methodology and
equipment set out in Table 6.13 The OTA Cable Plan (CaP) provides full details on the location and
installation techniques for the export cables, technical specification of the cables, a burial risk assessment,
and methodologies for monitoring the cables during the operational phase (OTA CaP - LF000009-CST-OF-
PLN-0009).
Table 6.12: Key parameters – subtidal export cables.

Parameter Indicative Value

Subtidal export cables

Length Approximately 190 km (63.2 km + 63.2 km + 63.4 km)
Diameter Diameter 260 mm at landfall, 244 mm offshore
Burial depth 1 m (minimum)
Width of trench N/A - Jetting fluidises the seabed locally and does not produce a
defined trench
Cable voltage 225 kV
Cable protection
Primary cable protection method Cable burial by jetting
Contingency Cable protection Rock 5” to 8”
Cable protection length x width x height 19 km x 7 m x 1 m
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Table 6.13: Installation methodology – subtidal export cables.

Equipment/Vessels Methodology

Step 1: Pre-lay grapnel run

Grapnel assembly: • The PLGR will commence as close to MLWS as possible (minimum
10 m water depth).
• The PLGR will clear the seabed surface of obstacles within the first
half metre depth of the sea bed.
• The grapnel is lowered over the vessel to the seabed. The vessel
moves slowly over the export cable route
• The majority of debris encountered will be placed to the side of the
Source: http://eta-ltd.com/img/grapnels/tiger.jpg
cable route. Larger debris (i.e. rock outcrops) will be left insitu and
Pre-lay Grapnel Vessel (PLGV) the cable route diverted around it.
• Any debris to be recovered and disposed of onshore in a licensed
facility is anticipated to be limited to linear debris (abandoned ropes)
that would impede the burial tool as it tracks along the seabed.
Step 2: Cable installation (step to be repeated for each of the three cables)
Connection of subtidal export cable to HDPE pipe exit
• CLV is loaded with cable at the manufacturing facility and sails to site.
• A dive team will be mobilised to prepare the HDPE pipe exit (see
Stage 2).
• The subsea cable is floated out from the vessel to the HDPE pipe exit.
Source: Nexans Consent Requirements –
Construction Method Statement LF000009- • The onshore winch wire will be connected to the cable through the
NEX001-REP-K22-001-01 HDPE pipe. The cable will be guided into the HDPE pipe.
• The cable will be winched through the HPDE pipe.
Cable lay
• The cable is surface laid between the HDPE pipe exit and the OSP.
Cable pull-in at OSP
• The Cable Protection System (CPS) is fitted to the cable end on board.
(specific mechanical protection applied to protect the cable as it
Source: Nexans Offshore Export Cable – enters the OSP J tube bellmouth).
Installation Report LF000009-NEX001-REP-N14-
001-01 • An ROV will recover a pre-installed messenger wire within the J-Tube.
The wire will be winched to deck and connected to the sealed cable
end.
Note – specific vessel is still TBC
• The cable will be winched into the OSP.

Cable testing will be performed at various stages during the cable lay
operations.

Step 3: Cable jointing if required (step to be repeated for each of the three cables
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C/S Nexans Skagerrack (see Step 2) • 1st cable end is retrieved from the seabed to the C/S Nexans
Skagerrak.
• Cable jointing takes place on the vessel.
• The jointed cable will then be lowered to the seabed.
Step 4: Cable burial and cable protection (step to be repeated for each of the three cables)
• The export cable is trenched into the seabed to the target depth.
Jet trenching
• A jetting tool will inject water at high pressure onto the sediment
Fall pipe vessel for installation of any surrounding the cable to temporarily fluidise it allowing the cable to
rock protection sink to the required burial depth.
• If target depth has not been reached, a second trenching pass will be
completed to improve the first pass.
• An engineered contingency cable protection solution - rock
placement will be used where burial by jetting is not achieved with
up to 2 passes of the jetting tool. Rock will be deposited by a fall pipe
vessel.

Figure 6.11: Cable floating operation (source: Nexans Consent Requirements – Construction Method Statement
LF000009-NEX001-REP-K22-001-01).
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Mitigation and good working practices

The overarching mitigation measures and good working practices as committed to in the ES, ES Addendum
and ER and which will be applied to all stages of the Seagreen OTA Project installation, are set out in Appendix
D - Summary of mitigation commitments Table D.1.

6.10 Stage 7: Commissioning

Introduction
Following construction of the Seagreen OTA Project, the project will undergo commissioning and testing.
These steps complete the commissioning phase of the Seagreen OTA Project which is the handover of the
project from the construction phase to the operation phase.

Mitigation and good working practices

The following mitigation and good working practice measures as identified in the ES and ES Addendum, or
as subsequently identified by Seagreen, will be implemented during commissioning:
• All commissioning activities will be subject to an approved safe system of work; and
• The commissioning of Project Alpha and Project Bravo and the Transmission Asset will be in
accordance with approved commissioning procedures. This will be managed by the principal
contractor(s) for construction of each project to the requirements of Seagreen and the OFTO,
where applicable. Commissioning activities will include the WTGs performance and reliability
testing and compliance with the Grid code standard.
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7. Compliance with the ES, ES Addendum and ER

The relevant conditions of the OTA Marine Licence require that the Seagreen OTA is constructed in
accordance with the construction methods assessed in the ES and ES Addendum and that construction
related mitigation proposed in the ES and ES Addendum (which describe the range of methods that could be
applied during construction) are delivered.
Since award of development consent for Seagreen, the design of the project and the approach to installation
has been substantially refined, as set out within this OTA CMS and in other relevant consent plans. To
demonstrate compliance, with those methods assessed within the ES and ES Addendum, Appendix C provides
a tabulated comparison of project construction parameters and methodologies as presented in the ES and
ES Addendum with this OTA CMS.
The ES and ES Addendum for the Seagreen Project detailed a number of mitigation commitments specific to
construction and installation activities. Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments presents the
commitments to mitigation measures made by Seagreen in the ES and ES Addendum that are relevant to the
construction methods and processes set out in this OTA CMS. The tables in Appendix D - Summary of
mitigation commitments provide details of the commitments and a cross-reference to where each
commitment is implemented.
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8. References
Table 8.1 sets out those documents for the Seagreen OTA project in relation to either Consent Plans or other
reference documents.
Table 8.1 Seagreen Document References

SWEL Document Number Title

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0002 Marine Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation & Protocol for

Archaeological Discoveries

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0012 Marine Pollution Contingency Plan

LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0002 Offshore Construction Programme

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0010 Offshore Lighting and Marking Plan

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0007 Offshore Navigational Safety Plan

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0014 Offshore Construction Environmental Management Plan

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0003 Offshore Transmission Assets Piling Strategy

LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0003 Offshore OWFs Environmental Monitoring Programme

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0009 Offshore Transmission Assets Cable Plan

LF000009-CST-OF-MST-0002 Offshore Transmission Assets Construction Method Statement

LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0004 Offshore Transmission Assets Operation and Maintenance Programme

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0008 Offshore Wind Farm Cable Plan

LF000009-CST-OF-MST-0001 Offshore Wind Farm Construction Method Statement

LF000009-CST-OF-PRG-0001 Offshore Wind Farm Operations and Maintenance Programme

LF000009-CST-OF-PLN-0006 Offshore Vessel Management Plan

LF000009-HSE-MA-STD-0001 Employer SHE Requirements

LF000009-HSE-MA-PRO-0007 Vessel Inspection

LF000009-HSE-MA-PRO-0008 Incident Reporting

LF000009-CST-OF-REP-0021 Seagreen Alpha and Bravo Offshore Wind Farms: Alternative Landfall Cable
Installation Marine Licence Application – Environmental Report
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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015)

http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm
The Crown Estate (2014) Construction vessel guideline for the offshore renewables industry
https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/media/373215/construction-vessel-guideline-for-the-offshore-
renewables-industry.pdf
The Crown Estate (2014) Sharing lessons learned and good practice in offshore transmission
https://www.offshorewindscotland.org.uk/media/1005/ei-sharing-lessons-learned-and-good-practice-in-
offshore-transmission-summary.pdf
The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (2018) Working at height in the offshore wind
industry (2nd Ed.), The Energy Institute
https://www.gplusoffshorewind.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/633556/Work-at-Height-Guidelines-
2nd-Edition-B31jk-web-version.pdf
The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (2018) The Safe Management of Small Service
Vessels Used in the Offshore Wind Industry, 2nd Ed.
https://www.gplusoffshorewind.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/633557/Guidelines-for-the-
management-of-service-vessels.pdf
Fishing Liaison with Offshore Wind and Wet Renewables Group (FLOWW) / The Crown Estate (2015)
FLOWW Best Practice Guidance for Offshore Renewables Developments: Recommendations for Fisheries
Liaison https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/media/1776/floww-best-practice-guidance-disruption-
settlements-and-community-funds.pdf
G+/DROPS (2018) Reliable securing booklet for offshore wind
https://www.gplusoffshorewind.com/?a=641042
RenewableUK (2015) Vessel Safety Guide
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.renewableuk.com/resource/collection/AE19ECA8-5B2B-4AB5-96C7-
ECF3F0462F75/Vessel_Safety_Guidance.pdf
RenewableUK (2014) Offshore Wind and Marine Energy H&S Guidelines
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.renewableuk.com/resource/collection/AE19ECA8-5B2B-4AB5-96C7-
ECF3F0462F75/Offshore_Marine_HealthSafety_Guidelines.pdf
RenewableUK (2013) Safety Circular: Notices to Mariners. Guidance for Offshore Wind & Marine Projects
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.renewableuk.com/resource/collection/AE19ECA8-5B2B-4AB5-96C7-
ECF3F0462F75/Offshore_Marine_HealthSafety_Guidelines.pdf
RenewableUK (2013) H&S First Aid Needs Assessment
https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.renewableuk.com/resource/resmgr/publications/reports/H&S_First_Aid_Ne
eds.pdf
RenewableUK (2013) Guidelines for Selection and Operation of Jack-ups in Marine Renewable Energy
Industry Guidelines for Selection and Operation of Jack-ups in Marine Renewable Energy Industry
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https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.renewableuk.com/resource/resmgr/publications/reports/H&S_Jackup_Barg
es.pdf
Seagreen (2012) Environmental Statement (ES) for the Seagreen Alpha and Bravo Offshore Wind Farms.
September 2012.
Seagreen (2013) Addendum to the Environmental Statement for the Seagreen Phase 1 Offshore Project:
Alpha and Bravo Offshore Wind Farms October 2013.
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Appendix A – List of abbreviations and definitions

Term Description

AIS Automatic Identification System

Alternative Landfall Marine Licence granted by the Scottish Ministers under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 on
Cable Installation 21 November 2019 (reference 07050/19/0) in respect of the Alternative Landfall Cable
Methodology Marine Installation Methodology
Licence

Audit Inspection to confirm, compliance and identify and correct non-conformances

CaP Cable Plan as required under the Offshore Transmission Asset Marine Licence Condition
3.2.2.10

CDM Regulations Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

Offshore CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan as required under the Offshore
Transmission Asset Marine Licence Condition 3.2.1.2

CLV Cable Lay Vessel

CM Compliance Manager

CMS Construction Method Statement as required under the Offshore Transmission Asset Marine
Licence Condition 3.2.2.4

commitments A register that sets out all commitments to manage and mitigate potential environmental
register impacts made by SWEL

(the) consents Collective term used to describe the Section 36 consents and Marine Licences issued to
SAWEL, SBWEL and SWEL

CEA SWEL’s Contractor are required to appoint a Construction Environmental Advisor (CEA).
The Construction Environmental Advisor will be a full-time resource for the duration of the
Contractor’s construction works and will be dedicated to delivering the requirements of
the SWEL consent conditions and wider environmental matters

Contractor The CONTRACTOR as defined by the CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Contractor SWEL’s Contractors are required to produce a Contractor Offshore CEMP detailing how the
Construction Contractor will, as a minimum, implement and deliver the commitments set-out in this. The
Contractor offshore CEMP should detail measures specific to the Contractor’s deliverables.

CoP Construction Programme as required the Offshore Transmission Asset Marine Licence
Condition 3.2.2.3

CPS Cable Protection System

CTV Crew Transfer Vessel

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DS Design Statement as required under the Offshore Transmission Asset Marine Licence
Condition 3.2.2.7

DSLP Design Specification and Layout Plan as required under the Offshore Transmission Asset
Marine Licence Condition 3.2.2.6

Diadromous fish Fish species that migrate between fresh and salt water

ECoW Ecological Clerk of Works as required under the Marine Licence Condition 3.2.2.12.

EMP Environmental Management Plan as required under the Offshore Transmission Asset
Marine Licence Condition 3.2.1.2 (see offshore CEMP above)

ER Environmental Report

ERCoP Emergency Response Co-operation Plan

ES Environmental Statement

FLO Fisheries Liaison Officer (SWEL) as required under the Offshore Transmission Asset Marine
Licence Condition 3.2.2.13

HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling

IALA International Association of Lighthouse Authorities

HDPE High density polyethylene

HLV Heavy Lift Vessel

HTV Heavy Transport Vessel

JNCC Joint Nature Conservation Committee

KISCA Kingfisher Information Services Cable Awareness

Landfall site The point above MHWS where the OTA export cables connects to the OnTW

LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide

Licencing Authority Marine Scotland acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers

Licensee Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd (Seagreen), a company with number 06873902 and having its
registered office at No1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road, Reading, United Kingdom RG1
3JH, on behalf of SAWEL and SBWEL in respect of the OTA Marine Licence and Seagreen
Wind Energy Ltd a company with number 06873902 and having its registered office at No1
Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road, Reading, United Kingdom RG1 3JH in respect of the
Alternative Landfall Cable Installation Methodology Marine Licence

LMP Lighting and Marking Plan, required under Condition 3.2.2.14 of the Marine Licence

Marine Coordination The management and surveillance of people, vessels and Offshore structures to ensure the
safe preparation and execution of Offshore activities, in order to minimise the probability
of an incident, and to provide effective response if an incident does occur
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Term Description

Marine Licence (ML) Either or both of the OTA Marine Licence or the Alternative Landfall Cable Installation
Methodology Marine Licence

MCA Maritime and Coastguard Agency

MCC Marine Control Centre

MHWS Mean High Water Springs

MLWS Mean Low Water Springs

MPCP Marine Pollution Contingency Plan, as required under Environmental Management Plan,
Condition 3.2.1.2 of the OTA Marine Licence

MS-LOT Marine Scotland Licensing and Operations Team

NLB Northern Lighthouse Board

NSP Navigational Safety Plan, as required for approval under Condition 3.2.2.9of the OTA
Marine Licence

NtoM Notice to Mariners

OMP Operation and Maintenance Programme required under OTA Marine Licence condition
3.2.3.2

OnTW Onshore Transmission Works, from landfall consisting of onshore buried export cables and
new transmission substation

OSP Offshore Substation platform

OTA Offshore Transmission Asset, comprising the OSPs and the transmission cable required to
connect the Wind Farm Assets to the OnTW from the OSPs to the MHWS at the landfall at
Carnoustie
OTA Marine Licence Marine Licence granted by the Scottish Ministers under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and
the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 on 10 October 2014, as amended by the revised
marine licence granted by the Scottish Ministers on 6 March 2019 (reference 04678/19/0)
in respect of the OTA
OWF the Wind Farm Assets

PAM Passive Acoustic Monitoring

PEMP OWFs Environmental Monitoring Programme as required under the Offshore Transmission
Assets Marine Licence Condition 3.2.1.1

PLGR Pre-lay grapnel run

PLGV Pre-lay Grapnel Vessel

PS Piling Strategy, as required for approval under Condition 3.2.2.5 of the Marine Licence

PSV Platform Supply Vessel

ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle

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Term Description

SAWEL Seagreen Alpha Wind Energy Ltd (SAWEL) (company number 07185533) and having its
registered office at No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1
3JH

SBWEL Seagreen Bravo Wind Energy Ltd (SBWEL) (company number 07185543) and having its
registered office at No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1
3JH

Seagreen Seagreen Wind Energy Limited (SWEL), the parent company of Seagreen Alpha Wind
Energy Ltd (SAWEL) and Seagreen Bravo Wind Energy Ltd (SBWEL), (company number
06873902) and having its registered office at No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road,
Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 3JH

SEPA Scottish Environmental Protection Authority

SHE Safety Health and Environment

Site The area outlined in black in the figure contained in Part 4 of the Marine Licence*

SNH Scottish Natural Heritage

Toolbox talk A short presentation given to the project team members on an aspect of environmental
management

UKHO United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

UXO Unexploded Ordnance

VMP Vessel Management Plan, required under Condition 3.2.2.8 of the Marine Licence

WAH Working at height

Wind Farm Assets Collective term to describe the WTGS, foundations and associated inter array cabling

WTG Wind Turbine Generator

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Appendix B – The OTA CMS Change Management Procedure

Figure B.1: OTA CMS Change Management Procedure.

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Appendix C - Compliance with the ES parameters and processes

Construction parameter/process ES/ES Addendum/ Alternative OTA CMS

Cable Landfall ER

Seabed preparation

Boulder clearance Scar plough and orange-peel grab Scar plough and orange-peel grab

OSPs, substructures and foundations

Number of OSPs ≤5 2

Design options • Tubular pile Tubular pin pile

• Suction pile
• Gravity base foundations

Maximum number of piles ≤ 72 (scenario 1) 24

Piling method Driven or drilled Vibropiling, driven and relief

drilling if required

Export cables

Export cable voltage AC 275 kV or DC 220 kV AC 225 kV

Number of export cable trenches Original Application ≤ 6 3

Alternative cable landfall ER - 3

Number of export cables Original Application ≤ 6 3

Alternative cable landfall - 3

Cable separation distance Alternative cable landfall ER – 10 10 m

m

Maximum total length Original application - 530 km 63.2km, 63.2km and 63.4km

Export cable corridor route width 1 – 4.5 km 1 – 4.5 km

Maximum length of cable which will 26.5 km Approximately 15 km

require rock armoured or concrete
mattress protection
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Construction parameter/process ES/ES Addendum/ Alternative OTA CMS

Cable Landfall ER

Export cable installation Original application Open cut trenching or HDD

through rock revetment and
Horizontal Directional Drilling
through intertidal and nearshore
(HDD) under coastal defence from
subtidal zones.
above MHWS (ES) continued by
ploughing or mechanical
trenching across the intertidal
area to meet the offshore works

Alternative cable landfall

Open cut trenching through rock

revetment and through intertidal
and nearshore subtidal zones

Cable burial depth Between 0.5 - 3 m Minimum 1 m

OSP interconnection cables

Network of high voltage subsea power Circa 220 kV or above Circa 220 kV or above
cables providing inter connection
between OSPs

• Jet trenching
Cable installation techniques considered • Cable plough
• Mechanical cutter
• Jet trencher
• Mechanical cutter

OSP interconnection cable voltage Circa 220 kV or above Circa 220 kV or above

Cable burial depth Between 0.5 - 3 m Minimum 1 m

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Appendix D - Summary of mitigation commitments

Table D.1: Overarching mitigation measures and good working practices as committed to in the ES and ES Addendum associated with types of infrastructure
selected

Relevant Section in this

Source Reference (ES chapter) Details of commitment
document

Environmental Project Description - Prior to installation of foundations and substructures a pre-installation seabed survey will be Section 6.5
Statement (ES) 5.126 required to confirm that no obstructions such as UXO, debris or large boulders are present.
Obstructions will be cleared and prepared for the intended installation or the foundation may be
micro-sited to avoid obstructions. In addition, there may be a need to microsite the foundations to
avoid identified sensitive ecological or archaeological features.

ES September Project Description – The pre-construction geophysical survey will ascertain the level of scour protection required for Section 6.6.2
2012 5.153 each location. Scour surveys will continue beyond the construction stage of the project and may
form part of the ongoing inspection regime and monitoring for the wind farm projects

ES September Project Description – If scour protection is required, this will be achieved by rock placement around the foundation and Section 6.6.2.
2012 5.154, 5.155. 5.156 the base of the substructures after installation. Rock placement will infill any scour pit which may
have developed after installation and will create a rock berm above seabed level. This will be
designed to remain stable for the full lifetime of the structure under all forms of predicted
environmental loading. The rock placement will be achieved using a fall pipe vessel or a vessel with
a side tipping system.

Environmental Project Description - The commissioning of Project Alpha and Project Bravo and the Transmission Asset Project, will be in Section 6.10
Statement (ES) 5.199 accordance with approved commissioning procedures. This will be managed by the principal
contractor(s) for construction of each project to the requirements of Seagreen and the OFTO, where
applicable. All commissioning activities will be subject to an approved safe system of work, including
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the Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) performance and reliability testing and compliance with the
Grid code standard.

ES September Physical Environment – Up to only two substructures/foundations will be installed simultaneously over any three-day period Section 6.6
2012 7.165, 7.192, 7.204 across all projects during the minimum 6 months annual construction period and therefore the
release of this material during construction activities will be phased over time.

ES September Physical Environment – Substructures/foundations will be installed over a minimum 6 month annual construction period, Section 6.6
2012 7.171, 7.174, 7.215 with no more than two substructures/foundations being installed simultaneously at any one time.

ES September Physical Environment – Where scour protection is adopted, visual ROV, drop video or dive surveys or bathymetric surveys Section 6.6
2012 7.259 will be undertaken at selected locations

ES September Physical Environment – Efforts will be made to optimize the length of cable that will achieve target burial depth and Section 6.9
2012 7.273 therefore the amount of cable protection required will be minimised.

ES September Sediment Quality - Site specific assessments will be made at each foundation location to determine the preferred Section 6.5
2012 8.142 foundation type and seabed preparation requirements and methods.

ES September Water and Sediment If the need for seabed preparation at any location is determined, a licence will be applied for under Section 6.5
2012 Quality - 8.142 the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 for Dredging and Deposit of Solid Waste in the Territorial Sea and
UK Controlled Waters Adjacent to Scotland.

ES September Benthic Ecology and Best practice measures will be employed by Seagreen, based on lessons learnt from equivalent Section 6.4.5
2012 Intertidal Ecology - cable installations across sandy shores, to ensure that the significance of potential impacts remain
11.48 and 11.214 as negligible, these include:
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– Limiting the number of vehicle operations across the intertidal area.

– Ensuring that any vehicle operations keep to designated areas of minimal practicable size

– Lay down of tracking if appropriate in areas of softer sand.

ES September Fish and Shellfish Placement of scour protection should reduce the amount of re-suspended material during Section 6.6
2012 Resources – 12.78, operation.
12.354, 12.367

ES September Fish and Shellfish However, burial depths of up to 3m and cable sheaths may mitigate some of the impacts of EMF for Section 6.9
2012 Resources – 12.376 the export cable.

ES September Marine Mammals – The export cables will be shielded to meet industry standards and will be buried to a minimum of Section 6.9
2012 13.516 0.5m.

ES September Commercial Fisheries - Export cables will be buried to a target depth of between 0.5 and 3m, where it is technically Section 6.9
2012 14.222 practicable to do so, which will reduce the risk to fishing vessels from snagging. In instances where
adequate burial cannot be achieved an appropriate cable protection will be used.

ES September Commercial Fisheries - The majority of export cables will be buried, although approximately 5% of the export cables may be Section 6.9
2012 14.203, 14.267; protected by other means (i.e. rock placement or concrete mattresses).
Shipping and
Navigation - 15.113,
15.145
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ES September Shipping and The following section presents mitigation measures which can be implemented for the OWF 6.6 and 6.9
2012 Navigation – 15.35, development to reduce the level of impact:
15.277
• Promulgation of information and warnings through Notices to Mariners, Kingfisher publications,
fisheries liaison, local recreation clubs and marinas and further appropriate media on
construction activities, cable installation works and other OWF matters;

• the use of guard vessels where appropriate to aid emergency situations and warn vessels;

• application for and use of safety zones to protect the construction/ decommissioning of the
sites;

• use of appropriate means to notify and provide evidence of the infringement of construction
safety zones;

• use of vessels that are ‘fit for purpose’ for the construction activities including marked in
accordance with International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and
fitted with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder to prevent them becoming a
risk factor;

• Aids to Navigation in line with International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) O-139
(IALA, 2008) and MCA/ NLB Requirements (which will include a system of routine inspection
and maintenance of lights and markings);

• additional buoyage if required to assist safe navigation (this would be based on guidance from
NLB);

• creation of an Emergency Response Co-operation Plan (ERCoP) with the relevant Maritime
Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) from construction phase onwards, including MCA
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standards and procedures for WTG shut -down in the event of a search and rescue, counter
pollution or salvage incident in or around an OWF;

• monitoring by radar, AIS and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or other agreed means;

• fenders/ bumper bollards installed on structures;

• clear notification of works (especially pre charting of cables);

• subsea cables will be buried or trenched where possible to provide protection from dragged
and dropped anchors and dropped objects;

• where burial/ trenching is not possible, cables will be protected by other means such as rock
dumping and concrete mattresses;

• any cables installed within the cable corridor will be notified to Kingfisher Information Services
and Cable Awareness (KISCA) for inclusion in cable awareness charts and plotters for the fishing
industry;

• consultation with fisheries stakeholders through the proposed regional Fisheries Working
Group (see Chapter 14: Commercial Fisheries) to ensure that the cable protection method does
not inhibit fishing activities; and

• cable burial and bundling to reduce the effect of electromagnetic interference.

ES September Seascape, landscape Within the export cable corridor, the construction activities close to residential receptors would be Section 6.4 and 6.9
2012 and visual amenity - restricted to daylight or normal working hours. If there is night-time lighting less than approximately
16.216, Mitigation and 2 km to the shore, best practice measures would be applied to ensure the lighting is not directed
Monitoring - 22.32 towards the shore (e.g. using boats between the works and shore only).
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ES September Socio Economics, . For a temporary period within the construction phase, works to the coastal zone may prevent Section 6.4
2012 Tourism & Recreation - access to the beach and sea. Access would be prevented for safety reasons for a temporary period
19.141 of 3 months.

ES September Socio Economics, The export cables will be laid below the surface and hence will not result in any permanent change Section 6.9
2012 Tourism & Recreation - to the utilisation of the receptors as tourism or recreations resource.
19.143

ES Addendum Marine Mammals - Seabed preparation activities may require a licence under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009) Section 6.5
October 2012 3.138, 3.326; Fish and or Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 for Dredging and Deposit of Solid Waste in the Territorial Sea or UK
Shellfish - 4.120 Controlled Waters Adjacent to Scotland, depending on where the activity takes place.

Table D.2: Mitigation and good working practices specific to landfall installation.
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ER – alternative Table 4.1 Working and stockpiling areas would be kept to a minimum size during the construction phase. Section 6.4
cable landfall

ER – alternative Table 4.1 Excavation of material along each trench would be undertaken in separate sediment layers and Section 6.4
cable landfall material of different grades would be stored separately within temporary stockpile areas where
practicable. In intertidal areas, berms will be created to store the material which will be flattened to
ensure that the berms do not become too high where practicable.

ER – alternative Table 4.1 Reinstatement in the intertidal zone will be undertaken on a ‘layer by layer’ basis in reverse order to Section 6.4
cable landfall the excavation sequence.
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ER – alternative Table 4.1 Rock that is used to replace any material on the rock revetment will be either imported from Section 6.4
cable landfall Norway or from a UK quarry. The quarried material will be transported dry to reduce the potential
risk of Invasive Non-Native Species.

ER – alternative Table 4.1 During cable installation works, working areas in the intertidal zone will be marked off to prevent Section 6.4
cable landfall public access, and advisory safety distances (of up to 500 m radius) will be recommended around
the cable installation works in the subtidal zone. Advisory safety distances will be notified via issue
of a Notice to Mariners.

ER – alternative Table 4.1 The rock revetment will be reinstated following completion of the works. Initial inspection has Section 6.4
cable landfall determined that some additional rock may be needed. Rock materials removed from the rock
revetment will, where practicable, be reused during reinstatement if this is possible. Rock that is
used to replace any material on the rock revetment will be either imported from Norway or from a
UK quarry. The quarried material will be taken from onshore and will be transported dry to reduce
the potential risk of Invasive Non-Native Species.

ER – alternative Table 4.1 A localised coastal flood warning system will be implemented during construction in consultation Section 6.4
cable landfall with SEPA to mitigate for flood risk. Where possible, works will not be carried out during a coastal
flood or storm event.

ER – alternative Table 4.1 A topographic survey will be carried out to identify and map the contours of the seabed, beach and Section 6.4
cable landfall rock revetment prior to construction. Following reinstatement, a repeat topographical survey will
be carried out to confirm that the original profiles and bathymetry have been restored.

ER – alternative Table 4.1 Selection of appropriate plant will reduce the potential for over excavation and reduce delays Section 6.4
cable landfall during construction
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Appendix E – Pro-forma and contact details for key Seagreen personnel, contractors and sub-
contractors
PRO-FORMA

This pro-forma is for the notification to Scottish Ministers of any agents, contractors or sub-contractors that
will carry out any licensed marine activities (up to MHWS), as required under section 2.6 of Marine Licence
04678/19/0 and Section 3.1.3 of Marine Licence 07050/19/0.
This pro-forma should be completed prior to commencement of any licenced activity, and whenever there is
a change to agents, contractors or sub-contractors.
Complete the details in the table below.

Role Company Name Address Contact Name

CONTACT DETAILS FOR KEY SEAGREEN PERSONNEL, CONTRACTORS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS

Role Organisation/Company Telephone/Mobile Email

Seagreen Project Manager Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Package Manager [1] Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Package Manager [2] Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Package Manager [3] Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Client Representative Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Marine Coordinator Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Compliance Manager Seagreen TBC TBC

Seagreen Safety Health and Seagreen TBC TBC

Environment (SHE) Manager

Seagreen Ecological Clerk of Seagreen TBC [email protected]

Works (Offshore ECoW)

Contractor TBC TBC TBC

Contractor TBC TBC TBC