Briggs wins offshore windfarm contract

The contract will support the construction and commissioning of the Northern and Southern Offshore Substations on the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) windfarm jointly owned by EDF Renewables UK and ESB.

“Having recently secured a contract to provide Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) services for NnG Offshore Wind Farm, this presents an exciting opportunity for Briggs Marine to demonstrate its capabilities and services in the offshore wind sector,” said Craig English, director of subsea and environmental, Briggs Marine.

Efficient transfer

To fulfil the contract, Briggs Marine has secured a long term charter of a DP3 Offshore Support Vessel, EDT Protea and is coordinating the 24-hour operation with its offshore personnel.

The vessel is fundamental for safeguarding the programme by ensuring technicians can access the offshore substations throughout the construction phase.

During the work, Briggs Marine will draw on its 50 years of experience in delivering marine vessel operations to oversee the safe transfer of up to 50 technicians from the vessel’s high-standard accommodation to NnG’s substations.

This will be achieved utilising the SMST telescopic Access Bridge (TAB) which enables a safe and secure transfer through a motion compensated system.

Working alongside EDT Protea, Briggs Marine’s CTV, Forth Engineer, a Damen 2610, will provide services in support of the programme for technicians across the wider site and to shore.