Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) has been awarded the coveted contract to provide offshore resources and services for the construction phase of the 1400MW Sofia offshore wind farm. The turnkey package of works, slated to begin in 2023, is inclusive of a range of services aimed at ensuring the success of the project.
The comprehensive package of services provided by SMC includes above-water offshore balance of plant works, statutory inspection and general maintenance of the transition piece, marine coordination resourcing, delivery of vessel inspections, project PPE management, specialist offshore construction resourcing, project consultancy support, plus associated project management.
Commenting on the award, SMC's Managing Director Ian Coates expressed his pride in securing the contract, describing it as a major achievement for the company and testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire SMC team.
He went on to say, “SMC following on from the success of the Triton Knoll project, where SMC undertook similar works on behalf of RWE, have taken great care to ensure we continued to develop our offering and to cement our position as a ‘best in class' supplier of our respective services.”
The success of SMC's recent projects has allowed them to build and retain a team of specialists, with a strong focus on local content and personnel development. This is a key priority for Sofia, and SMC is well-positioned to deliver on this requirement.
The 1400MW Sofia offshore wind farm is situated 195km off the UK coast on Dogger Bank in the central North Sea. The project will comprise 100 14MW turbines across a 593 square kilometre site, roughly the same size as the Isle of Man.
The award of this contract to SMC represents a significant milestone in the development of the Sofia offshore wind farm. SMC's expertise and experience in providing comprehensive offshore resources and services will undoubtedly contribute to the success of this landmark project.
