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Balmoral Comtec, a Balmoral Group company and a leading provider of buoyancy, protection and insulation services to the global offshore energy market, has announced it has invested £1 million in the development of a state-of-the-art Wave and Current Simulation Facility at Balmoral Business Park in Aberdeen. The purpose-built facility simulates surface, subsea and seabed conditions, making it suitable for evaluating offshore wind, solar and other subsea systems under dynamic water conditions.

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OEG Energy Group (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business, has announced that Specialist Marine Consultants  (“SMC”) one of the companies in its topside division, has been awarded a three-year contract by Ørsted to deliver crane and lift servicing, lifting inspection and maintenance support across its German offshore wind cluster, comprising six wind farms.

Finning UK & Ireland, one of the world’s largest dealer of Cat power solutions, has announced it has supported Mainprize Offshore with the delivery of six Cat C32B engines for its fleet of multi-role Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). This investment sees the first commercial application of the Cat C32B engine in the UK and is the continuation of a long-term investment in Cat engines by Mainprize Offshore, reflecting the company’s ongoing expansion.

Reflex Marine and MintMech have announced they have teamed up to tackle mooring challenges.

MODS, a leading provider of intelligent industrial asset management software, has announced it has secured a two-year contract with one of the world’s largest industry-leading offshore engineering consultancies.

Xodus a  Global energy consultancy has announced it has acquired Daymark Energy Advisors to expand its power networks capabilities across international energy transition projects.

EnerMech has announced it has secured a five-year contract extension to provide North Oil Company (NOC) with leak testing and flange management services, building upon a strong relationship which stretches back to 2017.

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Editor's Comment 

The Chancellor’s recent Budget statement reflects the delicate balancing act required to manage national finances while laying foundations for future growth. While there are encouraging elements for the UK’s manufacturing sector, the immediate cost implications raise significant challenges for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Having attended Maintec at the NEC on 5-6 June as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024, it was evident that there was a considerable amount of new technology and educational content on display.

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