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Montrose Port Authority selected as O&M base for SSE’s Berwick Bank B

Montrose Port strengthens offshore wind portfolio with SSE’s Berwick Bank B Operations Base and major supply chain investment

100 long-term jobs to be created through SSE’s Berwick Bank B project, alongside a more than £5 million investment by Subsea Micropiles expected to create a further 80 jobs, increasing Montrose’s position as a leading offshore wind hub on Scotland’s east coast.

Montrose Port Authority has been selected as the preferred location for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) base for SSE’s Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, a significant milestone in the port’s continued growth as a hub for Scotland’s offshore wind industry.

The Berwick Bank B project will create 100 operational jobs over the wind farm’s lifetime of more than 35 years and support 30 construction jobs during the delivery of the operations base.

The announcement was made at Montrose Port, with the First Minister for Scotland, John Swinney, in attendance.

Forth & Tay Offshore Supply Chain Survey Report 2026 launched

We knew there was a lot of offshore wind capability across Scotland. Our latest survey helped us put some numbers around it.

At our Dundee spotlight event on Wednesday 30 September, Councillor Steven Rome helped us launch the Report, and there is plenty of good news.

78 organisations responded to the survey representing 151 sites across Scotland.  Of those responding, 45 companies are already working in offshore wind, with another 23 looking to bring their skills and experience into the sector.

The survey also shows the breadth of what Scottish businesses can offer, from engineering and professional services to marine operations, construction, inspection, maintenance and decommissioning.

Dundee Spotlight brings offshore wind industry, businesses and skills together

More than 120 people came together in Dundee this week for a Forth & Tay Offshore Spotlight event showcasing the offshore wind activity, capability and opportunities already taking shape across the city and wider region.

Held at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc on Wednesday 30 September, the event brought together offshore wind developers, industry, local businesses, infrastructure providers, education and training organisations, researchers and regional partners.

Twelve businesses and organisations exhibited during the day, while 10 apprentices from Dundee & Angus College also joined the event.

The Spotlight was designed to give businesses practical insight into offshore wind activity in Dundee, while creating opportunities to speak directly to the organisations delivering projects, developing infrastructure, recruiting and training the future workforce and looking for solutions to industry challenges. This reflected the original aims of the event, which included showcasing Dundee’s capability, improving understanding of future opportunities and helping create new business relationships.

GROWTH AMBITIONS STRENGTHENED AT ATLAS COPCO RENTAL

Atlas Copco Rental UK and Ireland, a provider of temporary utility solutions, is responding to growth in the offshore sector with the appointment of a new Offshore Sales Engineer. 

Nik Mann, who has 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, has joined the team as Offshore Sales Engineer and will be based at the company’s Dundee facility.

His appointment follows recent growth in the business with Byrone Thorne appointed as Sales and Business Development Manager and David Walker as Operations Manager, who have been appointed to further develop business lines and implement a divisional strategy to systematically grow the rental division in the UK and Ireland.

Having previously held the position of Offshore Field Service Engineer at Atlas Copco Rental, Nik has a great understanding of the temporary compressed air, nitrogen, power and specialised subsea cleaning equipment Atlas Copco Rental can provide to offshore applications.