The base in the Port of Grimsby East will support the construction, operation and maintenance activities of the offshore wind sector.

It was chosen due to the growing presence of renewable energy companies which see the region as an attractive location from which to service their wind farms.

“This latest expansion of our operational footprint enables us to increase both the range of services and the speed of response and service levels to our customers engaged in the development and operation of offshore wind farms off the east coast of England,” says Jim Hey, managing director of James Fisher Marine Services.

“With