Vessel supply chain shapes up for offshore wind

THE OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES THAT WILL FULFIL THE UK'S ROUND 3 NEEDS REQUIRE A SOPHISTICATED SUPPLY CHAIN OF SERVICE AND INSTALLATION VESSELS, NOT TO MENTION HIGHLY-DEVELOPED PORT FACILITIES. THE INDUSTRY HAS SOME WAY TO GO TO REACH GOVERNMENT TARGETS BUT, AS GEORGE MARSH EXPLAINS, MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE WILL DEVELOP ON THE RIGHT TRACK - AS LONG AS COMPANIES CAN KEEP UP WITH DEMAND.