Seaway7 has landed a substantial contract for the transport and installation of pin-pile jacket foundations and transition pieces at the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. The deal, awarded by Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables, underscores Seaway7’s growing role in the UK’s offshore wind sector.
The 1.1GW Inch Cape project, located in the Scottish North Sea, about 15 kilometers off the Angus coast, is set to become a key contributor to the UK’s renewable energy ambitions. The farm will feature 72 wind turbine generators, bolstering the country’s efforts to enhance energy security and reduce emissions.
Seaway7’s scope covers the transport and installation of 18 pin-pile jacket foundations and 54 transition pieces, with offshore works scheduled to begin in 2026. The company, a part of Subsea7 Group, classifies a contract of this scale as valued between $150 million and $300 million.
Lloyd Duthie, Seaway7’s VP UK & Asia, commented: “We are looking forward to supporting ESB and Red Rock on the Inch Cape project and at the same time making a contribution to the UK’s energy security and emissions reduction targets.”
The Inch Cape team is equally optimistic about the partnership. John Hill, the project’s Director, stated: “I am extremely pleased to have such an experienced party as Seaway7 sign with the project and take responsibility for the installation of our jacket foundations and the transition pieces.”
As the UK pushes forward with offshore wind expansion, contracts like this reflect the growing demand for expertise in foundation installation. The Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, once operational, will provide power to hundreds of thousands of homes, reinforcing the country’s transition to renewable energy.
