The rapidly expanding renewable energy cluster at Port of Blyth received a major boost with the announcement of two long term deals linked to the offshore wind sector.

Alnmaritec, an aluminium boat builder with a focus on the offshore wind sector, has been operating at the Port on a temporary basis for the last year but has now committed to a major long term expansion. From 2011 a 100 strong workforce will now be constructing 15+ vessels per annum at the Port’s Wimbourne Quay terminal. Alnmaritec Managing Director Chris Millman confirmed “We chose the Port of Blyth as the best location to expand our operations and are now well placed to take advantage in the expected boom in the requirement for offshore windfarm support vessels.”