Maraen Port of Nigg has awarded McLaughlin & Harvey the construction contract for its new Eastern Inner Dock Quay (EIDQ). The development will add a new heavy-duty quay covering approximately 16,000 square metres and bring additional roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) capability at the Scottish port. Construction preparations have already begun, according to the contractor.

The project represents a GBP 30 million (around EUR 35 million) investment in expanding offshore wind and energy-sector capabilities at the port, backed by a GBP 10 million (around EUR 12 million) grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part of the Scottish Government’s wider offshore wind supply chain investment programme.