Following a competitive application process, MacLeod Construction Ltd from Lochgilphead, Ocean Ecology Ltd and SAMS Enterprise from Oban, and Shearwater Marines Services from Dunoon were selected to take part in the first-ever Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Islands & Coastal Communities programme.
Created by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in partnership with Scottish offshore windfarm developers, including MachairWind, the bespoke supply chain mentoring programme is designed to help island and coastal companies succeed in the offshore wind industry – both at home and abroad. It builds on the success of ORE Catapult’s wider award-winning F4OR programme, which was established in 2019 and has supported more than 150 companies to date.
A total of 12 companies have been selected to take part in the inaugural Islands & Coastal Communities programme, with a third of them coming from Argyll & Bute.
“It’s great to see such a strong showing from Argyll & Bute businesses in this programme and our warmest congratulations to Macleod Construction, Ocean Ecology, SAMS Enterprise and Shearwater Marine Services” said Kiera Wilson, ScottishPower Renewables’ MachairWind Development Lead. “This is a brilliant chance for them to get bespoke business support to help them make the most of the opportunities presented by offshore wind projects not just in the region, but potentially taking their fantastic skills, capabilities and experience on to the global stage. The programme – which has a proven track record – will provide the tailored support to ensure these businesses are geared up and ready to take full advantage; hopefully helping them grow and prosper while playing their part in delivering a clean energy future. We wish them every success.”
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