Novicos GmbH is a leading engineering consultancy specialized in acoustics, vibration, fluid dynamics, and multiphysics simulation. Founded as a spin-off from Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Novicos combines scientific expertise with practical engineering solutions to support complex industrial and offshore wind projects.
A key focus of Novicos is the prediction, assessment, and mitigation of noise generated during offshore foundation installation. Since 2011, the company has developed and applied advanced numerical models for forecasting underwater and airborne noise from pile driving activities. These models account for all relevant site-specific conditions, including pile geometry, hammer technology, soil properties, water depth, bathymetry, and noise mitigation systems.
Novicos supports offshore wind developers, contractors, and technology providers in optimizing foundation installation methods, reducing environmental impacts, and meeting regulatory requirements. The company’s expertise covers monopiles, pin piles, impact and vibratory hammers, innovative piling technologies, and noise mitigation solutions such as bubble curtains. Through close collaboration with industry partners and research institutions, Novicos contributes to the development of quieter and more efficient offshore wind construction technologies.
Using our scientifically validated modelling approach, we predict pile driving noise based on hammer type, pile geometry, soil conditions, and noise mitigation measures.
Consulting
Wind energy (onshore, offshore, repowering & recycling)
Using our scientifically validated modelling approach, we predict pile driving noise in air based on hammer type, pile geometry, soil conditions, and noise mitigation measures.
Others
Consulting
Wind energy (onshore, offshore, repowering & recycling)