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Construction starts on Inch Cape’s operations & maintenance base in Montrose
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Computer-generated visualisation of the Inch Cape O&M base in Montrose
Construction of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm operations and maintenance (O&M) base is now underway at Montrose Port in Angus, Scotland.
The 1.1 gigawatt Inch Cape has its marine coordination centre at the port and is expanding its presence with the construction of new facilities for its permanent operations & maintenance base. This latest infrastructure investment further confirms the port’s role as a major Scottish offshore wind operations hub.
Montrose-based main contractor Pert Bruce Construction is building the O&M base office, 600m2 warehouse and quayside facilities as well as the communications systems for the flagship Scottish project. The firm will also supply a 70-metre floating pontoon and quayside cranes as part of the work.
John Hill, Project Director of Inch Cape said: “The start of work on our O&M base is another great milestone for the project and we are pleased to be working with Montrose Port Authority and Pert Bruce on the construction of these facilities. The O&M base will provide a significant number of highly skilled local jobs once in operation.”
Montrose Port has a strategic location with direct line of access to Inch Cape and other existing and planned North Sea offshore wind farms.
4MS Awarded F4OR Granted Status
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4MS, specialists in telecommunications, networks and cyber security, has successfully achieved Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) granted status. F4OR is an industry-recognised supply chain support programme delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, designed to equip businesses with the skills and expertise to win business in the offshore renewables sector.
This achievement confirms that 4MS meets the rigorous standards required to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions for offshore renewables projects. The comprehensive assessment covered critical areas of the business including health and safety, environmental performance, financial robustness and project management.
4MS took part in the fourth F4OR North East Scotland programme run in partnership with the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) Ltd. Achieving granted status demonstrates 4MS’ readiness for the renewable energy market - highlighting the company’s strengths, potential and growing role in supporting the energy transition through the delivery of robust network infrastructure, secure communications, and critical systems integration, unlocking new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth.
Green light for world’s largest offshore wind farm situated in Forth & Tay region
Fantastic news for offshore wind on the east coast of Scotland today as the Scottish Government grants consent order for SSE’s Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, after a decade of meticulous development work.
- Berwick Bank has the potential to inject c.£8 billion of value into the UK economy and create over 9,000 UK jobs
- At full capacity, Berwick Bank could generate enough electricity to power more than six million homes annually
Today’s Section 36 consent determination by Scottish ministers approves the project’s main offshore wind farm array in the outer Firth of Forth off the East Lothian coast.
The decision represents the last major consent necessary for the project to proceed. Delivery of the project will now be subject to SSE securing a contract for new low-carbon offshore wind power under the UK’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, as well as reaching a final investment decision.
Berwick Bank offshore wind farm is vital to the UK’s 2030 clean power mission and to the energy security goals of the Scottish and UK governments.
If fully delivered, Berwick Bank would become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Business Investment for 4MS
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4MS Network Solutions Ltd, a specialist in Data Communications, Telecoms, and Cyber-Security, are delighted to have a number of significant additions to our team with Kenny Godfrey, Barry Oliver and Gary Burns joining 4MS. They will bolster the business and build on recent investments and will be working out of the new 4MS Glasgow Office. They bring a wealth of industry experience and skills to the business and align with the expansion and growth plans to offer our solutions and services to new markets.
Hugh MacKay (4MS Managing Director) commented - “It is a pleasure to welcome Kenny, Barry and Gary to 4MS. Their industry knowledge and experience is exceptional and underlines the ambition and investment to expand our solutions and services for the benefit of our customers.”
Webinar Recording Now Available: Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations & Corrosion Protection
We’re pleased to share that the recording of our recent webinar, delivered in partnership with Intertek, is now available to watch on demand.
Watch the recording: Fabulous Foundations | Past events | Forth and Tay Offshore
Titled “Fabulous foundations – how to effectively inspect your offshore wind turbine foundations and protect against corrosion”, the session explores the significant threat posed by Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) to offshore wind turbine foundations.
Hosted by Richard Sargeant, Offshore Wind Strategic Development Lead at Intertek, the webinar covers:
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The hidden risks and costs associated with MIC
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Strategies to monitor and control corrosion
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Innovative solutions to survey, scan, and manage the construction and testing of offshore wind components
Whether you’re involved in offshore development, asset management, or simply interested in the evolving challenges of the wind energy sector, this webinar provides valuable insight into maintaining structural integrity and maximising asset performance.
Watch now and learn how to future-proof your offshore foundations: Fabulous Foundations | Past events | Forth and Tay Offshore
For more information about Intertek’s work in the offshore wind sector, visit: Intertek
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