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UK’s Pritchard-Gordon group has entered the European offshore wind and marine renewable energy sectors. Best know for its tankers business, the group has established a dedicated entity, PG Renewables, which will initially focus on unexploded ordnance (UXO) identification, relocation and disposal services in the UK and Europe. PG Renewables brings together a team of with experience of successfully executing more than 21 UXO projects since 2008. “With this addition to our portfolio in the offshore wind and marine renewables market, we are continuing our commitment to supporting the energy transition whilst safeguarding the marine environment,” said company director, Henry Keane, adding: “Together, the PG Renewables team has a demonstrative track record of success in the UXO space, having successfully completed more than 10 wind farm and 5 subsea infrastructure projects to date without incident. The company said it has secured the experience of UXO and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) solutions provider EORCA UK on an exclusive basis to provide clients with access to an extensive and innovative range of EOD equipment as well as skilled EOD supervisors, technicians and divers. PG Renewables’ service offering will cover UXO re-acquisition and identification services; high and low order UXO disposal services utilising Barracuda (bomb and mine disposal system) variants, depending on operational circumstances; a ‘multi-shot’ remotely operated vehicle (ROV) placement system allowing for several Barracuda systems to be deployed in one operation; and an unmanned remote ordnance lifting system for the safe and effective movement of UXO. The business will also include mobilisation and supply of offshore UXO spreads; skilled teams for the completion of near-shore and offshore scopes using diver or ROV intervention; fast response support craft, including specialist daughter craft; provision of multi-role, multi-purpose vessels to support UXO operations and boulder clearance; and project documentation, reporting and management. PG Renewables is a sister company of Sussex-based private owner and operator Pritchard-Gordon Tankers with a fleet of 10 vessels and three newbuilds booked at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for delivery in 2025 and 2026. |
