MHI Vestas has contracted Swire Blue Ocean for the transportation and installation of turbines at SSE and Total’s 1075MW Seagreen offshore wind farm off the east coast of Scotland.
Danish company Swire Blue Ocean said it expects to start installation of 114 V164-10MW machines in the second half of 2021.
The company said that over the course of the project, it will be working in close collaboration with MHI Vestas, SSE Renewables and Total.
Swire Blue Ocean chief commercial officer Jacob Gregersen said: “We are delighted that MHI Vestas has selected SBO for the installation of wind turbine generators at Seagreen.
“We look forward to a successful collaboration with our project partners as we develop and execute this exciting project located at a complex site. Operating on difficult sites is one of our key competences.”
MHI Vestas head of marine operations and vessel management Dennis Mordhorst said: “This agreement between MHI Vestas and SBO for the Seagreen project exemplifies the strong and cooperative partnership that we have developed over the years.
“We look forward to continuing our close collaboration and ensuring a safe and successful execution of the project.”
Swire Blue Ocean chief executive Mikkel Gleerup said: “SBO is extremely proud to add a third Scottish project to our track record.
“Upon completion of Seagreen, offshore wind turbines installed by our vessels should be capable of meeting the energy needs of more than half of Scottish households; which is a great achievement for our company.
“We could not have reached this phenomenal milestone without committed project partners such as MHI Vestas and SSE, companies that have demonstrated dedication to the expansion of offshore wind in Scotland.”