GMC Limited receives Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) ‘Granted’ Status
GMC Limited is proud to announce it has achieved Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) ‘granted’ status, from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
GMC Limited progressed through the F4OR North East Scotland programme, run by ORE Catapult and funded by the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ Ltd). The rigorous programme involved an extensive 18 month evaluation process designed to ensure that GMC Limited has the required sector-specific expertise, meets the highest standards of excellence, and has key management systems in place to operate within the offshore renewable sector.
Chief Executive Officer at GMC Limited, Phil Jones, said: “Achieving ‘granted’ status from the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme is a credit to the hard work of the GMC Team being able to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, processes and commitment to the ongoing growth of the company and strategic plan. F4OR builds on and goes beyond our existing ISO certifications, further strengthening our readiness to support the growing demands of the offshore renewables sector.
“Initiatives like Fit for Offshore Renewables play a vital role in ensuring that UK supply chain companies, including GMC Limited, are fully prepared to support the UK’s 2050 net-zero ambitions.
“This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to the renewables sector and will help position us as a leading provider within the offshore wind market. We are now focused on applying the knowledge gained through the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme as we continue to expand our offshore renewable solutions.”
In recent years, GMC has seen significant growth in the offshore wind sector, driving innovations such as their floating wind rapid assembly connection systems, modular connected jacket construction system and high tension mooring connections. The F4OR programme is motivated by the need to enhance the capabilities of the UK supply chain to meet the rapid expansion required for achieving UK and global net-zero targets. By building a more dynamic and highly skilled supply chain, it is expected that the wider industry will be better equipped to support the transition to net zero.
