Gravity-based structure
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A gravity-based structure is a support structure held in place by gravity, most notably offshore oil platforms. These structures are often constructed in fjords due to their protected area and suffici
A Condeep type GBS under construction in Norway
Construction of the bases of new wind turbine generators for the Thornton Bank offshore wind farm, in Oostende, Belgium
Offshore geotechnical engineering is a sub-field of geotechnical engineering. It is concerned with foundation design, construction, maintenance and decommissioning for human-made structures in the sea
Platforms offshore Mexico.
Worldwide distribution of gas hydrates, which are another potential hazard for offshore developments.
An example of a side scan sonar, a device used to survey the seabed.
A 3-D image of the Monterey Canyon system, an example of what can be obtained from multibeam echosounders.