New UXO Removal Contractor Enters Offshore Renewables Market
Pritchard-Gordon group of companies has launched PG Renewables, a turnkey contractor providing offshore and nearshore Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) identification and clearance services for the marine energy and offshore wind markets.PG Renewables will initially focus on servicing the UXO identification, relocation and disposal service needs of developers and their supply chains in the U.K. and Europe, primarily targeting offshore wind and marine energy industries.PG Renewables has secured the experience of UXO and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) solutions provider EORCA UK on an exclusive basis.
UTROV System Chosen Boulder & Debris Clearance at Moray West Offshore Wind Farm
Scotland-based Utility ROV Services has won a contract for boulder and debris clearance services on the Moray West offshore wind farm in the UK.The manufacturer/operator of the UTROV system will start offshore operations in Q1 2023. The offshore wind farm located in the Moray Firth, with an installed capacity of 882MW, is currently in the construction phase and requires clearance of any seabed objects along the route to ensure the safe installation of the subsea infrastructure. Developed by Oceanwind
Ecosse Subsea Systems Wins $3.9m Carousel Contract
with our own diversification in to the renewables sector. “Our design and engineering experience is being used not only in asset building for major renewables projects like this, but elsewhere in the supply chain where we are prominent in providing seabed preparation and route clearance services in the early stages of offshore windfarm construction.” Keith McDermott, ESS commercial director, added: “Demand from clients to buy equipment has increased substantially because we build it from the perspective of asset owners. In addition to this latest carousel, we have
Dynasafe Appoints Krumpholz MD
lead the company’s activities in the fast growing Marine Area Clearance segment. The appointment of Krumpholz comes at a time of rapid growth in the marine sector for Dynasafe, with several recently awarded contracts in the North Sea and elsewhere. Primary drivers for Marine Area Clearance services is the energy sector; where new establishment of wind parks and pipelines for oil and gas require risk assessments, surveys and disposal, such that mines and other unexploded ordnance (UXO) can be avoided or safely removed. With a civil engineering background, Krumpholz brings with
MTR100: MMT
subsea support services. MMT offers assured surveys in bathymetric, geophysical and geotechnical services, from pre-installations surveys to inspection, repair and maintenance works. As part of the risk assessment for all submarine installations, we provide detection, verification, excavation and clearance services for UXO’s, both on or below the seabed surface. Using our own vessels equipped with the latest sonars, video cameras and underwater vehicles they scans everything under the surface. The results are presented to the decision makers who can then make assessment of the suitability
MMT Wins UXO Contract for Race Bank
the operation will be conducted with resources from the joint venture with Reach Subsea. MMT's Chief Commercial Officer, Ellen Svestad, commented upon the contract award: “As part of the risk assessment for submarine installations, MMT provide detection, verification, excavation and clearance services for UXO’s as part of our core business, and we are very pleased to be the successful contractor to Dong Energy Wind Power for Race Bank OWF.&rdquo
February 2025
