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A pair of Norfolk marine firms have signed contracts worth more than £16m to provide vessels to help build the world’s second largest windfarm off the coast of East Anglia. The charter agreements will see Caister-based NR Marine Services and OEG in Great Yarmouth supply the vessels to energy firm ScottishPower Renewables to support the construction of its East Anglia THREE windfarm. The windfarm is located 42 miles from the Suffolk coast and once complete could power more than 1.
3m homes. The vessels will operate out of the port of Lowestoft. NR Marine Services will provide two crew transfer vessels - with the NR Rebellion taking to the water this month and the NR Hunter later this year.
OEG will provide a support vessel – Tess – which will carry out guard operations at the windfarm site. The vessels will operate out of the port of Lowestoft (Image: Supplied) Ross Ovens, ScottishPower Renewables’ managing director for offshore, said: “It’s fantastic to have NR Marine Services and OEG on board supporting the construction of East Anglia THREE right on their doorstep, bringing more investment and opportunity to the region and contributing to a cleaner and greener future for us all. “It’s also terrific to be using vessels that were built here in the UK to support the country’s clean power ambitions.
“These charter agreements are testament to how the east of England can service the offshore wind industry – not just here in the UK, but right across the globe. “Together we’re creating a legacy that will reap benefits for decades to come and we’re really excited to be part of that.” East Anglia THREE will be ScottishPower Renewables’ biggest ever offshore windfarm, coming into operation in 2026.
Owen Nutt, director NR Marine Services, said it is the biggest charter the firm has ever signed – describing it as a “win-win for the region and the UK.” George Moore, business development director for OEG, said the contract “further strengthens our commitment to the east of England.”.
