Green Marine UK is diving headfirst into the offshore wind sector with a bold seven-figure capital investment in a new Subsea Services Department. This isn’t just a splash in the pond; it’s a tidal wave of innovation and ambition. The company, backed by financial muscle from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), is gearing up to launch this department in late spring, armed with state-of-the-art subsea technology from industry heavyweights like Rovtech (Seatronics), Sonardyne, Norbit, Voyis, Tritech, Digital Edge Subsea, and EIVA.
The new department isn’t just about buying shiny new toys; it’s about providing in-house turnkey solutions and data. We’re talking General Visual Inspection (GVI), 3D Survey with real-time SLAM analysis, Marine Site Characterisation, Multibeam, and O&M monitoring for subsea cables, pipelines, and offshore structures. Green Marine isn’t just keeping up with the times; it’s setting the pace.
The offshore wind sector is booming, and Green Marine isn’t shy about its ambitions. They’ve crunched the numbers and, guided by detailed studies from the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), estimate the service addressable market for subsea O&M services across UK offshore wind to be worth over £270 million by 2030. That’s not pocket change; that’s a goldmine.
A key player in this investment is Rovtech’s VALOR ROV, recently acquired from Seatronics. This isn’t your average ROV; it’s a lightweight, portable powerhouse that’s redefined industry benchmarks for data collection and physical intervention. Its versatility and ability to integrate state-of-the-art sensors make it a game-changer for modern subsea data collection. It’s not just about capability; it’s about adaptability in challenging underwater environments. This ROV has huge potential in offshore wind, oil and gas, defense, and decommissioning projects.
Green Marine’s track record speaks volumes. They’ve worked on some of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, including Dogger Bank and Kincardine. Their project portfolio spans Moray East, Triton Knoll, Greater Gabbard, and several sites currently under construction and development. They’ve chartered specialist vessels for crew transfers, dive operations, surveying, fishery liaison services, and more. They’ve even handled the recovery, maintenance, and redeployment of acoustic recording devices, buoys, ACDP, and FLiDAR devices. This isn’t just experience; it’s expertise.
So, what does this mean for the future of the maritime sector? Green Marine’s bold move is a clear signal that the offshore wind sector is where it’s at. The company’s investment in cutting-edge technology and comprehensive services is a wake-up call to the industry. It’s not just about keeping the lights on; it’s about powering the future. This isn’t just about riding the wave; it’s about making waves. Green Marine’s ambitious expansion is a testament to the potential of the offshore wind sector and a challenge to the industry to step up its game. The future is here, and it’s electric.