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Vessel Supply & Demand

Offshore Wind Survey Vessels (Supply & Demand)

Spinergie's study of the offshore wind survey vessel market provides a detailed global supply and demand analysis across three vessel categories - geotechnical (drilling tower and CPT), geophysical, and USV/ASV - identifying key players and operational regions. Drawing on the historical offshore wind survey market from 2016 onwards, the study delivers detailed offshore wind survey forecasts through 2040. It covers fleet utilisation, newbuild vs. conversion dynamics, and demand measured by cable kilometers. Near-term constraints for geotechnical survey vessels and long-term pressures on versatile survey assets are both addressed.

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Survey Vessel supply analysis
  • Geotechnical vessels
  • USVs / ASVs
  • Survey-marketed fleet
  • Newbuilds & conversions
  • Supply way forward
Offshore Wind demand forecast
  • Global offshore wind forecast
  • Survey demand in offshore wind
  • Survey demand forecast
Demand-supply confrontation and gap analysis

The offshore wind survey market paused in 2025, after a five year CAGR of 10.2%

‍2026 is characterised by the inspection of built projects, contrasting with development-focused works in previous years. Surveys for new projects fell as wind developers trimmed their portfolios.

‍More than 600 vessels are marketed for survey work ‍‍

‍GEOxyz owns the largest versatile fleet and Fugro leads in geotechnical vessels. There is little renewal; and conversions, not new builds, have fed the geotechnical drilling fleet since 2020.

‍Growth will return, with risks of fleet bottlenecks‍‍

‍Survey days are projected to grow significantly by 2030 as permitting-phase projects reach pre-construction. Geotechnical assets tighten first, and the broader survey fleet follows in the mid 2030s.

Our Analysts

Yvan Gelbart
Yvan Gelbart
Lead Analyst

Yvan Gelbart is Lead Analyst at Spinergie, working on market intelligence in the offshore energy sector. His scope of work encompasses subsea campaigns, oil and gas fields, pipeline installation, offshore drilling, and offshore construction fleets. Yvan routinely leads major consulting studies for industry stakeholders, and has authored several insights and white papers on topics across the offshore sector. Yvan’s past experiences at Spinergie includes leading the Offshore Wind analysts’ team.

Hugo Madeline - Spinergie
Hugo Madeline
Senior Offshore Energy Analyst / Project Manager

Hugo is a senior offshore energy analyst and project manager at Spinergie with six years of experience in the maritime sector. He specializes in offshore market analysis and industry insights, with a focus on decarbonization strategies and fleet optimization. He has expertise in offshore fleet operations and international and regional regulations. Hugo holds an MSc in Energy Transition from Mines Nancy Engineering School.

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