Maraen has secured a major offshore wind contract after GE Vernova selected Maraen Port of Nigg as the marshalling harbour for wind turbine generator components for the Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C offshore wind farms.
The Dogger Bank projects, developed through a joint venture between SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn, represent one of the world’s largest offshore wind developments. Each phase has a capacity of approximately 1.2GW and, once fully operational, the three projects will generate enough renewable electricity to power up to six million UK homes annually.
Under the agreement, Maraen Port of Nigg will support the storage, marshalling and preparation of turbine components before offshore installation. The award marks an important milestone following the acquisition of the Port of Nigg by Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. in 2025 and the official launch of the Maraen brand earlier this year.
Located in Scotland, the Port of Nigg is recognised as one of the UK’s leading integrated deepwater energy ports and benefits from Green Freeport status. Its heavy lift capabilities, deepwater quays and extensive laydown areas position the facility to support large scale offshore wind logistics and infrastructure projects.
Since 2018, the port has supported four consecutive offshore wind campaigns and contributed to the deployment of almost 4GW of offshore wind capacity.
Yoshihiro Hayakawa, Chief Executive Officer at Maraen, said the award reflects the infrastructure, operational capabilities and project experience developed at Nigg to support major offshore renewable developments safely and efficiently.
