SEtech, Centre for Advanced Industry, Coble Dene, Royal Quays, North Shields, NE29 6DE   |   Tel: +44 (0)191 282 8000

Welcome to SEtech

SEtech is a geotechnical consultancy specialising in identifying and mitigating geotechnical risk for marine construction projects. The company's objective is to provide high quality technical solutions and consultancy advise throughout the development cycle of a project. SEtech aims to add significant value in terms of cost or risk reduction.

SEtech provides a comprehensive range of geotechnical services from desk studies and input at FEED stage through to detailed design and recommendations for construction and installation. Management of seabed risk is one of the key factors in optimising the design, installation and cost of offshore projects. With extensive experience brought from the oil and submarine cable industries, SEtech has developed a strong track record in the offshore renewable energy sector.

SEtech joined the Gardline Group in 2004, after establishing itself as one of the leading independent specialist marine geotechnical consultants. In addition, SEtech is also a member of the Gardline Renewables Group.


Divisions & Departments

Oil and Gas
SEtech provides geotechnical solutions and advice to a wide range of clients within the oil and gas industry. The company specialises in the shallow seabed geotechnics of pipeline and umbilical routes and foundation design for a wide range of subsea structures. SEtech uses state of the art design software to produce innovative, practical and cost effective solutions.

Submarine Cables
SEtech has undertaken projects for the cable industry worldwide including cables in the Atlantic, Pacific & Indian Oceans and the North, Irish, Mediterranean, South China and Black Seas.

The company specialises in burial assessments, advice on the selection and suitability of burial equipment and back analysis of burial data. SEtech has also pioneered a range of risk assessment techniques that optimise cable burial and protection.

Renewable Energy
SEtech has a developing track record in the renewable offshore energy sector. With its experience in marine projects, SEtech can resolve geotechnical and structural engineering issues relating to the design and installation of offshore renewable energy systems.

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