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Green Marine UK is boldly moving into the future of offshore wind, announcing a seven-figure investment to establish a high-tech Subsea Services Department. This expansion, backed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), will bring advanced subsea capabilities to the UK’s rapidly growing offshore wind sector, strengthening Green Marine’s position as a key player in the industry.
With the offshore wind market projected to surpass £270 million in subsea O&M services by 2030, the company is gearing up to meet demand with cutting-edge technology. The newly formed department will launch in late spring and will specialize in high-precision data collection and subsea monitoring, particularly for cables, pipelines, and offshore structures. Integrating 3D survey technology, real-time SLAM analysis, and advanced sonar systems will enable faster, more accurate insights, streamlining operations across offshore sites. At the heart of this investment is the VALOR ROV, a next-generation remotely operated vehicle acquired from Rovtech (Seatronics).
Green Marine Managing Director Jason Schofield said the expansion marks a key element of the firm’s strategic growth plan. “Green Marine has built a strong track record over many years with particular success in the offshore wind sector,” he said. “The unique skills and experience we’ve developed during this period have put us in prime position to diversify in line with growing industry demand. While this entails an initial seven-figure capital investment, the longer-term company strategy is to continue investing and expanding way into the future. We benefit from a strategic location in Orkney with the world’s second-largest installed offshore wind capacity on our doorstep. This represents a significant growth opportunity for Green Marine UK and a vehicle to drive jobs and business expansion for many years to come.”
Unlike conventional ROVs, this highly adaptable system simplifies the integration of sophisticated sensors, making it an invaluable tool for deep-water data collection and intervention. Its potential extends beyond offshore wind, with applications in oil and gas, defense, and decommissioning projects.
Green Marine has already left its mark on some of the world’s most significant offshore wind projects, including Dogger Bank—the world’s largest offshore wind farm—and Kincardine, the largest floating offshore wind site. The company continues to provide specialist vessel support, facilitating crew transfers, dive operations, and the maintenance of acoustic monitoring devices across various offshore projects.
Green Marine Operations & Technology Director Myles Metson said the expansion follows a companywide ethos to acquire more assets and expand in-house operations. “Ultimately, this means we are not reliant on equipment availability or unknown personnel,” he said. “Instead, we offer a single Green Marine Team capable of reacting quickly and consistently to our clients’ requirements. We can ensure rapid mobilisation and reduced overheads during off periods. It also crucially relieves a major headache for our clients when reliant on a multitude of equipment, operators, and expertise to deliver complex services.
Mr Metson concluded this is just one step in the department’s future expansion. “We are already harnessing AI and will be continually developing and training new models to automate, simplify, and strengthen the reliability of data collected.”
By investing in subsea solutions, Green Marine UK is expanding its capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to advancing offshore wind infrastructure with precision, efficiency, and sustainability. As demand for renewable energy soars, this strategic move positions the company at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy transition.
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