Global Maritime is pleased to announce that it has achieved Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) granted status, a nationally recognised benchmark for excellence in the offshore renewable energy supply chain.
The F4OR programme delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult with industry partners, sets a nationally recognised benchmark for excellence in the offshore renewable sector. It acknowledges businesses that demonstrate robust management systems, processes, and competencies essential for success.
Global Maritime successfully completed the fourth F4OR North East Scotland programme, funded by ETZ Ltd, earning F4OR granted status. This achievement demonstrates compliance with the programme’s stringent standards and confirms that Global Maritime meets the levels of performance, quality, and technical capability required to support the offshore renewable energy sector.
“Achieving F4OR granted status is a significant milestone for Global Maritime and reinforces our commitment to supporting the accelerating growth of the renewables sector. This recognition demonstrates that the solutions we deliver across the full offshore wind project lifecycle are built on proven technical expertise, innovation, and a clear focus on supporting clients as we collectively advance the energy transition.” said Scott Cruttenden, Chief Commercial Officer for Global Maritime.
Dr Davood Sabaei, Supply Chain Programme Manager, ORE Catapult said: “Congratulations to the Global Marine team on achieving ‘granted’ status, following completion of our Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) North East Scotland programme.
“F4OR is a rigorous business improvement and mentoring initiative, delivered with our expert advisors and partners, that equips supply chain companies with valuable sector-specific knowledge, competencies and insights to help them enter the offshore renewable energy supply chain and win business. Companies achieving F4OR granted status have successfully embedded the requisite systems, processes and leadership necessary to compete in the important and expanding renewable energy sector.”
F4OR certification, which is site specific and remains valid for up to three years, strengthens Global Maritime’s position as a trusted partner to developers, operators, and the wider offshore renewables supply chain.
Global Maritime brings extensive offshore wind expertise across the entire project lifecycle, from early planning and engineering through installation and decommissioning. Our proven track record includes milestone projects such as Hywind Scotland, Kincardine, Green Volt and Muir Mhòr.
Completion of the F4OR North East Scotland programme and attainment of granted status underscores our strong relationship with the Scottish supply chain and reinforces our proven offshore wind track record; with recent projects including, Hywind Scotland, Kincardine Phase 1 & 2, Green Volt and Muir Mhòr.