Port of Nigg strengthens its role in the offshore wind supply chain with Dogger Bank B and C marshalling appointment.
Maraen Port of Nigg, operated by Maraen, has secured a key role in the development of the Dogger Bank offshore wind project after being selected as the marshalling harbour for wind turbine generator (WTG) components for the Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C phases.
Developed in a joint venture between SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn, Dogger Bank A, B and C projects are approximately 1.2GW each. Once complete, the 3 projects will be capable of generating enough renewable electricity to power up to six million UK homes annually.
GE Vernova, turbine supplier for the projects, has announced that Maraen Port of Nigg will support the storage, marshalling and preparation of offshore wind turbine components before they are loaded onto installation vessels for transport offshore.
The award marks a significant milestone for Maraen Port of Nigg following its acquisition by Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. in 2025 and the launch of the Maraen brand in March 2026. As a fully integrated energy infrastructure solutions provider, Maraen is backed by long-term investment and a shared commitment to supporting the energy transition.
Maraen Port of Nigg is the UK’s leading integrated, deepwater port for the energy industry and a designated Green Freeport tax and customs site. Its extensive deep-water quays, significant laydown capacity and heavy ground loading capabilities make it ideally positioned to support large-scale offshore wind deployment and complex project logistics.
The latest award further strengthens Nigg’s position as a strategic energy infrastructure hub within the UK offshore renewables supply chain. Since 2018, the port has supported four consecutive offshore wind campaigns and played a key role in the deployment of almost 4GW of offshore wind capacity.
Mr Yoshihiro Hayakawa, Chief Executive Officer at Maraen, said: “We are delighted to support GE Vernova and the Dogger Bank Wind Farm B and Dogger Bank Wind Farm C projects at Maraen Port of Nigg. Building on our previous project experience with SSE Renewables’ Seagreen and Beatrice offshore wind farms, this award reflects the infrastructure, capabilities and experienced teams we have developed at Nigg to support large-scale offshore wind projects safely and efficiently.
“The Port of Nigg continues to play an important role in supporting the UK’s offshore renewables supply chain and wider energy transition ambitions, and we look forward to working collaboratively with all the projects partners as the campaign progresses.”
Justin Zerneri, VP Wind Global Projects at GE Vernova, said: “We are pleased to have secured a site at the Maraen Port of Nigg as we continue to focus on completing these important projects. The Port of Nigg has the port facilities and skilled resources needed to be able to support projects of this scale and scope. We thank our customers and the Port of Nigg for their collaboration in moving into this new location.”
