The first project under the expanded offering was delivered for offshore survey company Sulmara and comprised a full geotechnical spread: cone penetration testing (CPT), vibrocorer operations, and thermal resistivity testing. GeoForce operated an on‑board soils lab around the clock, enabling real‑time sample handling and a tightly aligned engineering workflow from mobilization to reporting.

Across the campaign, GeoForce teams collected 500 m+ of soil samples and acquired 300 m+ of CPT data, now processed by GeoForce engineers to inform design and delivery decisions. According to Sulmara, having competent geotechnical personnel and an operationally robust partner on the vessel significantly reduced risk during a high‑value offshore execution.

James McDonald, Managing Director, GeoForce Technical Services, said: “We’ve invested to close the loop, from high‑quality offshore acquisition to rapid, reliable testing and reporting. The on‑board lab and expanded soil testing facility mean we can give clients timely, decision‑ready data while maintaining a rigorous safety and quality regime. The Sulmara project is a strong proof point for the model.”

The capability launch follows a year of accelerated investment across the Oceanscan Group. In 2025, Oceanscan doubled GeoForce’s CPT fleet and added new assets to strengthen end‑to‑end geotechnical delivery.

Derek Donaldson, CEO of Oceanscan Group, said: “This is about measurable value for clients. By combining GeoForce’s geotechnical expertise with Oceanscan’s broader survey and inspection heritage, we’re offering integrated solutions that are safer, more efficient, and more responsive to offshore project realities.”

Andy Nicol, Regional Director at Sulmara, said: “With GeoForce on board, issues were addressed proactively and changes implemented without friction. Competent teams and a robust geotechnical partner materially reduced our operational risk.”