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Barrow shows off its offshore credentials
[ March 9, 2022 // Chris ]The Board of Trade visited the Port of Barrow-in- Furness on 8 March as part of its quarterly Cumbrian meeting. Owners Associated British Ports highlighted the essential role the port plays in the region and to the wider UK economy.
Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan was welcomed at Barrow which, as well as being home to BAE Systems’ submarine design and manufacturing facility also provides important support for the offshore wind industry.
Barrow-in-Furness is the only deep-water port between the Mersey and the Clyde and has already supported the construction of eight offshore wind farm projects. It is also the operations and maintenance base for seven offshore wind farms and has potential to support future activity in the Irish Sea.
The Secretary of State boarded a pilot vessel to see first-hand the role the port plays in supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions and defence programme, accompanied by Barrow-in-Furness MP, Simon Fell.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: “The port not only creates jobs and boosts growth in the region, but it also plays an integral role in offshore wind services, helping us transition to clean energy and reach our ambitious aim of Net Zero by 2050. I’m excited to keep working together to level up Barrow and the North West region.”
Simon Fell added: “The port at Barrow plays a crucial role in, amongst many other things, supporting our offshore wind and nuclear industries, and so is crucial to UK energy generation and independence.
“The site is absolutely fascinating, and so much great work goes on here. It’s great to see ABP in Barrow playing its part in the Made in Cumbria Board of Trade theme this month.”
The Board of Trade visited the Port of Barrow-in- Furness on 8 March as part of its quarterly Cumbrian meeting. Owners Associated British Ports highlighted the essential role the port plays in the region and to the wider UK economy.
Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan was welcomed at Barrow which, as well as being home to BAE Systems’ submarine design and manufacturing facility also provides important support for the offshore wind industry.
Barrow-in-Furness is the only deep-water port between the Mersey and the Clyde and has already supported the construction of eight offshore wind farm projects. It is also the operations and maintenance base for seven offshore wind farms and has potential to support future activity in the Irish Sea.
The Secretary of State boarded a pilot vessel to see first-hand the role the port plays in supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions and defence programme, accompanied by Barrow-in-Furness MP, Simon Fell.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: “The port not only creates jobs and boosts growth in the region, but it also plays an integral role in offshore wind services, helping us transition to clean energy and reach our ambitious aim of Net Zero by 2050. I’m excited to keep working together to level up Barrow and the North West region.”
Simon Fell added: “The port at Barrow plays a crucial role in, amongst many other things, supporting our offshore wind and nuclear industries, and so is crucial to UK energy generation and independence.
“The site is absolutely fascinating, and so much great work goes on here. It’s great to see ABP in Barrow playing its part in the Made in Cumbria Board of Trade theme this month.”
Tags: Associated british Ports; Barrow