UK port operator Peel Ports Group and A&P Group, a ship repair and marine specialist, have announced a strategic partnership at the Peel Ports Great Yarmouth to bolster the service offering to East of England’s thriving offshore energy sector.
A&P will work collaboratively with Peel Ports to provide its marine and ship repair services as well as the mobile ship repair service, Afloat, as part of Peel Ports’ commercial diversification and extended offer to customers.
Richard Goffin, Port Director at Peel Ports Great Yarmouth said: “Our partnership with A&P Group is part of an ongoing commitment to offer added value services at Peel Ports Great Yarmouth, building on our existing investment programme that has seen £7m invested in facilities to support the offshore sector. A&P Group is a leader in its field and the impact of this partnership will create new opportunities in the supply chain, benefiting the local economy.”
A&P Group has opened a dedicated office on site, staffed by two full-time project managers, to deliver this service.
The A&P team will be on site to provide support to clients from the oil and gas, offshore wind and tidal sectors.
“This is a strong alliance for the A&P Group as it gives us an invaluable presence on the east coast and importantly, establishes an even stronger, working relationship with Peel Ports Group,” David McGinley , managing director of A&P Group, said.
“In particular, we have a strong history of supporting wave, tidal and offshore floating wind developers as well as major renewable companies, and it’s this experience and heritage that make us well placed to partner with Peel Ports Group in the creation of a marine services hub.”