South Tyneside manufacturer and marine engineering specialist win six figure offshore wind farm contract

South Tyneside based Metec UK has been awarded another project relating to the “huge growth” in offshore renewables.

The contract to supply and install a 30-year cathodic protection system for what’s set to be the UK’s largest offshore wind tower factory.

Metec UK manufactures sacrificial anodes for the long-term protection of steel piles, offshore jackets and foundations against corrosion used in the port and harbour, and offshore renewable energy industry.

The fast-growing company secured a six-figure sum contract to supply and install sacrificial anodes for the development of the new quay in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland. The new quay infrastructure will be protected for many years to come by the Metec DNV type approved product.

The company will provide around 400 Sacrificial anodes and Sealane Inshore, a commercial diving and marine civil engineering company, based in South Shields, will install them over the coming months.

Metec’s latest success follows a number of offshore renewables contracts wins in 2020/21, including over £6.5m to supply the Dogger Bank Wind Farm phases A and B and a second offshore substation in France amongst others.

Graeme Crow, sales and commercial Manager at Metec, said: “We’re delighted to win this latest contract for another important project in the UK, having worked on 14 port projects in the last 12 months.

“With Metec being a fast-growing company and with heightened activity to build new and develop existing ports across the UK to accommodate renewable offshore facilities, the future is looking bright for us and there is huge potential in the offshore renewables industry.

Ryan Wilkinson, director at Sealane Inshore, added: “We are pleased to be supporting Metec once again on another port project for the installation of a cathodic protection system. To share in Metec’s success is great for South Tyneside and strengthens our position as a local diving contractor for future growth.

Cllr Mark Walsh, lead member for regeneration and economy at South Tyneside Council, concluded: “It’s wonderful to see two South Tyneside based companies come together to work on such an important project in the UK and ultimately strengthening our place in the offshore renewables industry. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow over the coming years.”