Blue Mackerel

Did you know? Anchoring offshore wind turbines isn’t a ‘one size fits all’⚓it requires a tailored approach. Depending on the seabed’s depth and composition, there are a few different foundation types to choose from: ⚡️ Monopile ⚡️ Jacket ⚡️ Gravity The Blue Mackerel team is carrying out detailed seabed, wind, and wave investigations to determine which foundation type will give us the best support 🌬️🌊 Find out more about these activities here: https://lnkd.in/gYPKMnn5 #BlueMackerel #FridayFact #OffshoreWind #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #Gippsland #Victoria #Parkwind

The OIR has approved the feasibility stage management plan for the Blue Mackerel project off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. The approval allows Blue Mackerel to begin feasibility activities, including metocean and geotechnical investigations to assess the potential for harnessing renewable energy. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g-wZa-QW #OIR #offshoreinfrastructureregulator #offshoreenergy #offshorewind #bluemackerel

First Management Plan approved for Australian offshore wind surveys! ⚡️ We’re pleased to share that the Blue Mackerel Metocean and Geophysical Management Plan was recently approved by the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR). That makes us the first offshore wind project in Australia to secure such approval under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 and the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024. 🔎 What does this mean? We can now move ahead with our marine surveys of metocean conditions, and investigations of the seabed – a critical step in our feasibility assessment activities. These activities follow on from our recent successfully completed geophysical investigations to map the seabed 🌊 ⛴️ On the water from early March 2025: - Our geotechnical survey vessel – the Fugro Mariner – is gearing up for detailed seabed investigations. - We’ll launch our Floating Light Detection and Ranging (FLiDAR) system to gather essential data on wind, waves, currents, and tides over the next 2-3 years. 📑 What is the Management Plan? The Metocean and Geotechnical Investigations Management Plan is required prior to starting any marine surveys that make contact with the seabed. It’s the comprehensive roadmap for our marine survey activities – detailing when, where, and how we operate, complete with environmental assessments and protection measures 🐠 A tremendous effort by all involved. We owe a huge thanks to the Gippsland community members, the fishing industry stakeholders, and everyone who offered their time to chat with us. Parkwind Capire Consulting Group RPS Aventus Consulting Pty Ltd For more info on our planned activities: https://lnkd.in/gYPKMnn5 #BlueMackerel #OffshoreWind #ProjectMilestone #Gippsland #ManagementPlan #Geotechnical #CleanEnergy #Australia

Anil Chanana, our Country Manager Australia, is taking to the stage as a panelist speaker at Australia Wind Energy 2025 on July 18! 🌱 As a platinum sponsor of the conference, Parkwind is continuing to drive the conversation around the energy transition in Australia and is excited to share its experience developing the Blue Mackerel project. We can't wait to see you there. #AuWE2025 #WindEnergy #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #BlueMackerelProject #Victoria #Australia

Why offshore wind?   Australia’s strongest winds aren’t on land...they’re out at sea! 🌊 🌬️ Onshore and offshore wind are distinct resources, each with distinct benefits. In extreme weather conditions when other types of energy generation struggle to operate, offshore wind can still run. Victoria’s Bass Strait is an ideal location for offshore wind—with high wind speeds, shallow waters and proximity to major energy users.   What excites you most about the future of offshore wind?    #BlueMackerel #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #renewablenergy #cleanenergy #offshorewind #gippsland #victoria 

The summer heat—and those strong coastal breezes—didn’t stop us from having some fantastic conversations with you all at Seaspray and Golden Beach over the long weekend. Imagine if there was a way to harness this natural force for good 🤔 A big thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts on offshore wind at our pop-up sessions—it’s always great to see both familiar faces and first-time visitors. A special shoutout to Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club for their generous hospitality. Some key questions that stood out from our discussions: 💡 How will the community benefits scheme be shaped? 🌱 How do marine surveys support environmental stewardship? 🐟 What does offshore wind mean for fishers? We’ll be back in Gippsland soon for more in-depth engagement, so keep an eye out. Missed us? Stay updated on our progress and upcoming events at 🌐 www.bluemackerel.com.au #BlueMackerel #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #OffshoreWind #Gippsland #Victoria #Seaspray #CommunityEngagement #GoldenBeach

Join us at Seaspray this weekend for our pop-up sessions! 🌊 At Blue Mackerel, we know projects are better when our community is involved from the get-go. We're hitting Gippsland’s roads (and beaches) to discuss all things offshore wind, share the latest on our plans, and to chat about its potential benefits.   📍 Where you can find us:   ☀️ Friday 24 Jan (10am – 1pm) – the lawn outside Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club  🏖️ Friday 24 Jan (3:30-6:30pm) – Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club  🐟 Saturday 25 Jan (8:00am – 11:30am) – Golden Beach Australia Day Surf Fishing Carnival   Whether you’re a local or just passing by, we'd love to connect and answer your questions. 'Sea' you at Seaspray! 🌊   #BlueMackerel #renewablenergy #cleanenergy #offshorewind #gippsland #victoria #seaspray #communityengagement

Our team is currently conducting geophysical surveys on Gunaikurnai Sea Country, and we’ve got up to 16 crew members on board at any time. One of them holds a particularly important role: our Marine Mammal Observer, Oscar Dunn🐋👀 Their job? To monitor and record the presence and behaviour of marine mammals and other protected species around our vessels. This ensures the safety of our aquatic friends🐬while helping us carry out our surveys responsibly and safely for both the crew and marine life. We had a chance to chat with Oscar before they set sail—check out the video for a behind-the-scenes look into their day-to-day! 🎥 For more info, visit us at www.bluemackerel.com.au or email us at info@bluemackerel.com.au ✉️ #BlueMackerel #Meet #MeetTheTeam #Gippsland #OffshoreWind #MarineMammalObserver #RenewableEnergy #Victoria #BehindTheScenes Reach Subsea Port Anthony

That’s a wrap for 2024! 🎉 It’s been an incredible year for the Blue Mackerel team. Here are some key highlights: In April, we were awarded our feasibility licence 🏆 We kicked off our public engagement at the Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC) ⚡ Hosted insightful community engagement in Seaspray, Foster, Sale, Traralgon, and Yarram 💬 Our geophysical surveys kicked-off in November 🚤 Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue our marine surveys and strengthen our engagement around community benefits. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey this year.

Our geophysical surveys are in full swing, with the team hard at work behind the scenes! In our latest video, meet Philip Beier (EPCI Director) as he explains how data collection, understanding soil profiles, and bathymetry will inform the design of our offshore wind project – one that could be the first of its kind in Australia. 🌟   Watch our video to find out more... #BlueMackerel #MeetTheTeam #Gippsland #OffshoreWind #GeophysicalSurvey #RenewableEnergy #Victoria #BehindTheScenes Reach Subsea