This highlights Global Maritime’s commitment to supporting the offshore wind sector with high-quality marine expertise.
A leading marine and engineering consultancy, Global Maritime (GM), has been selected by Iberdrola to provide critical Marine Services in support of operations and maintenance (O&M) on the Saint-Brieuc (StB) Offshore Wind Farm – the second large-scale offshore wind project in France.
Developed by Ailes Marines and owned by Iberdrola, the Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm is a 496 MW facility located approximately 16 km off the coast of Brittany, France. The project, worth about €2.4 million, aims to generate 1,820 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean energy annually. This will supply energy to 835,000 people, equivalent to 9 percent of the total electricity consumption in Brittany. The Saint-Brieuc project is regarded as a landmark step toward achieving France’s energy transition goals.
Robert Askins, Country Manager at Global Maritime Consultancy, said they are delighted to have been appointed to the framework agreement by Iberdrola. “This collaboration underscores our expertise in marine services and our commitment to supporting offshore renewable energy projects.” Charlie Simcox, UK Marine Lead at Global Maritime, said the agreement highlights GM’s commitment to supporting the offshore wind sector with high-quality marine expertise.
Iberdrola stated that they look forward to having Global Maritime support the marine services required for the O&M phase of Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm. “Their extensive knowledge and experience in the marine industry will be of great benefit to the daily operations of the wind farm.”
Marine Services
Global Maritime, as part of the agreement with Iberdrola, will leverage its extensive experience to deliver a comprehensive range of Marine Services, including vessel inspections and audit services, general marine support, and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality). The framework also covers marine consultancy, marine warranty surveying, engineering, and technical support. Moreover, the framework agreement will be managed through GM’s London office with support from its multidisciplinary teams across Europe, including Spain, Germany, and Norway.
According to the official statement, Global Maritime will draw on the MoU established with Boslan (part of Accenture) in April 2024 to support the effective delivery of this framework agreement. This strategic collaboration combines a strong track record of relevant project experience, access to highly skilled technical personnel, and in-depth knowledge of Iberdrola’s operational practices and expectations.
Boslan has a longstanding relationship with Iberdrola, having delivered a range of marine consultancy and assurance services, including technical advisory support, bidder evaluation for the Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm, and marine coordination and HSE services.
