The British-owned Pritchard-Gordon group of companies with maritime expertise has launched PG Renewables, a turnkey contractor providing offshore and nearshore unexploded ordnance (UXO) identification and clearance services to the marine renewables markets in Europe. Focused on reducing risk and optimizing productivity for offshore wind farm developers, PG Renewables offers clients the benefit of highly experienced explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists, proven low- and high-order techniques, and the only remote ordnance lifting system to be proven at scale.

PG Renewables has secured the experience of UXO and EOD solutions provider EORCA UK on an exclusive basis. This arrangement provides clients with access to an extensive and innovative range of EOD equipment, as well as highly skilled EOD supervisors, technicians, and divers.

PG Renewables’ full-service offering encompasses:

-UXO reacquisition and identification services.

-High and low order UXO disposal services utilizing Barracuda (bomb and mine disposal system) variants, depending on operational circumstances.

-Time-saving “multi-shot” ROV placement system allowing for several Barracuda systems to be deployed in one operation.

-Proven unmanned remote ordnance lifting system for the safe and effective movement of UXO outside of the project work site.

-Mobilization and supply of offshore UXO spreads: workshop, magazine, etc.

-Competent and skilled teams for the completion of nearshore and offshore scopes using diver or ROV intervention as required.

-A comprehensive fleet of fast-response support craft, including specialist daughter craft.

-Provision of multi-role, multipurpose vessels to support UXO operations and boulder clearances.

-Project documentation, reporting and management.

PG Renewables’ purpose is to enable the construction of offshore infrastructure for the advancement of the global energy transition while safeguarding the marine environment.

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