James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) has completed its project scope for tidal kite developer Minesto’s Holyhead Deep scheme off the coast of north Wales.
The marine contractor supported the installation of Minesto’s 500kW-rated DG500 device in 80-metre depth waters with high tidal flow.
JFMS joined the project team onshore in Holyhead, where preparations were made to install the turbine foundation including a ballast-able gravity base and subsea cabling.
The second phase included the installation of a microgrid system buoy, which analyses power output and performance, and connects to the DG500 via an umbilical tether and gravity base.
All the components and systems needed for power delivery are now in place to start power generation.
The operations were performed from the MV Island Vanguard, an anchor handing tug supply vessel and the MV C-Fenna.
James Fisher Marine Services project director Paul Scullion said: “We have some very talented engineers, consultants and technicians at JFMS and it was a pleasure to be able to support Minesto as its project draws closer to full commercialisation.”
Source:renews
