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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.
(L-R): Montrose Port CEO, Tom Hutchison, First Minister John Swinney, SSE Renewables Director of Offshore Wind Operations, Stuart Hood, and Dawn Black MSP for Angus North and Mearns.
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.
ARB Wind establishes new Glenrothes headquarters as growth continues across UK wind sector
ARB Wind has opened a new head office in Glenrothes, marking the latest stage in the company’s growth as it expands its support for wind farm owners and operators across the UK.
The move sees the Fife-based business establish a larger operational base to support its growing workforce and increasing portfolio of work across both offshore and onshore wind projects.
Part of the Briggs Marine Group since 2021, ARB Wind has evolved from its foundations in statutory inspection services into a specialist provider of asset integrity and technical services, supporting wind assets throughout their operational lifecycle.
Today, the company works with asset owners, operators and principal contractors across the renewable energy sector, delivering services ranging from inspection, maintenance and repair through to balance of plant support, technical resource provision and client representation.
The new headquarters at Scotia House in Glenrothes will provide a central hub for the company’s engineering, commercial and operational teams, complementing its presence in Burntisland and Montrose, and strengthening its ability to support projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK.
The investment reflects continued growth in demand for specialist expertise as the UK’s wind fleet matures and asset owners increasingly focus on maximising performance, reliability and long-term asset value.
Arran Bell, Managing Director of ARB Wind, said:
“Opening our new head office in Glenrothes is an important step for ARB WIND and gives us a strong base for the next stage of the company’s growth.
“As the wind industry continues to mature, there is an increasing need for specialist partners who can support assets throughout their operational life, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and productive.”
“Since joining the Briggs Marine Group, we have continued to broaden our capabilities, grow our team and expand the range of technical services we provide to clients across both offshore and onshore wind.”
“Glenrothes gives us a fantastic base from which to continue that journey. As a business with strong roots in Fife, it was important that our growth continued to deliver investment within the local area while allowing us to support projects throughout the UK.”
ARB Wind’s continued expansion comes at a time when policymakers and developers are placing increased emphasis on local content and supply chain capability, with businesses across Scotland playing an increasingly important role in supporting the delivery and long-term operation of renewable energy infrastructure.
From its bases in Glenrothes, Burntisland and Montrose, ARB Wind now supports projects throughout the UK, providing specialist asset integrity and technical services that help owners and operators maintain critical renewable energy assets safely and efficiently.
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About ARB Wind
ARB Wind is a specialist provider of Asset Integrity & Technical Services to the wind industry. Supporting both offshore and onshore wind assets throughout their operational lifecycle, the company delivers above-waterline integrity services, balance of plant support, statutory inspection services and technical resource solutions to clients across the UK. ARB Wind became part of the Briggs Marine Group in 2021 and operates from offices in Glenrothes, Burntisland and Montrose
Website: www.arbwind.co.uk
Jan De Nul - Supply Chain Engagement Opportunity
Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International are working with Jan De Nul, a leading international offshore energy and marine infrastructure contractor, to scope Scottish supply chain capabilities across a number of products and services for future offshore energy projects. Scottish companies with relevant experience and capabilities are invited to register their interest using the online form linked below.
Following the registration process, Jan De Nul will review all submissions and identify companies whose capabilities best align with Jan De Nul’s requirements. Selected companies will be invited to participate in follow-up discussions.
The areas of interest are:
- Cable Protection Systems (CPS)
- Sea-bed intervention - Controlled flow excavation, ploughing (boulder clearance, not trenching), boulder grabbing
- Landfall works
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Marshalling harbour activities - Foundations storage, RORO activities, heavy lift load in/out (shore crane based), heavy duty quays, cable storage
- Crew Transfer Operations - Either CTV’s or W2W depending on the offshore location of the project site
- Grouting applications
Please complete this online form to sign up: Jan de Nul - Supply Chain Opportunities – Fill in form
Deadline: September 30th
If you have any queries, please contact Adam Swainbank @ Scottish Enterprise – adam.swainbank@scotent.co.uk
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