Fosarb Ltd

Fosarb Ltd is an independent geotechnical engineering consultancy founded in 2001 by Mitch Foster, a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer with over 25 years experience in the Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Renewables and Subsea Construction industries. We are specialists in offshore geotechnical engineering, offering a wide range of services over the lifecycle of a project, from feasibility and design through to construction. This includes desk studies, site investigations, interpretative reporting, design, and the provision of experienced offshore supervision.

We are also specialists in the geotechnical aspects of subsea trenching of pipelines, umbilicals and cables, offering services such as trenching and burial risk assessments, equipment selection, performance evaluation, and offshore supervision. Additionally, Fosarb Ltd provides expert witness services, investigating claims for unforeseen ground conditions and advising on disputes related to the non-performance of subsea trenching equipment. Based in Cornwall, UK, Fosarb Ltd operates worldwide, supporting Contractors, Consultants, and Operators with their offshore operations through tender support, project engineering, management, and site supervision.

Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of services including geotechnical consultancy, trenching consultancy, and expert witness services, all tailored to the demands of the offshore oil & gas and renewable energy sectors.