Inch Cape Offshore Limited has confirmed the arrival of its first export cable at the Port of Blyth, marking a key milestone for the offshore wind project.
The 85km-long 220kV dual circuit AC cable arrived overnight aboard the barge Dong Fang Hai Gong 07, escorted up the River Blyth estuary by the tug Brent.
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Installation will be carried out in three sections by Enshore Subsea using its CMOS Installer vessel.
Manufactured by Orient Cable, the 2000mm² cable is among the largest AC export cables in the world, according to the company.
Inch Cape is a joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Power.