Inverlussa Marine Services has won a multi-million pound contract to help Dong Energy build a wind farm 28km off the eastern coast of England.

In a joint venture with Mainprize Offshore, the Mull-based company will provide offshore support during the construction phase of the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm.

The two-and-a-half year deal involves Inverlussa Marine Services performing a number of roles, including guard-asset protection; dive support; supply of fuel, food, water and spares; maintenance of meterlogical buoys; debris clearance; and emergency tug.

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Ben Wilson, MD of Inverlussa Marine Services, said: "Winning this major contract is a great start to our expansion into the renewables sector. There was a lot of competition from very experienced European vessel operators for this contract, but our vessel offered something very different from the normal guard vessel. We look forward to working with Dong Energy and Mainprize Offshore Ltd on this project."

Jason Ledden, Construction Project Manager for Race Bank at DONG Energy, added: "DONG Energy is absolutely committed to using UK suppliers whenever possible and we are very happy to be working with Inverlussa Marine Services and Mainprize Offshore Ltd on our Race Bank project."

Once completed, the 91-turbine Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm will be capable of powering over 400,000 UK homes.

(LM)