Rosyth manufacturer Oceaneering unveiled the plans in a major boost to Scotland’s place at the forefront of the global energy transition.

The project will be delivered with the support of a £400,000 grant from economic development agency Scottish Enterprise.

Cabinet secretary for climate action and energy, Gillian Martin visited the company’s dockside site to hear more about the £1.6 million project.

She said: “I’m delighted to recognise the significance of this R&D grant award from Scottish Enterprise, which reflects the Scottish Government’s continued commitment to supporting innovation and growth in key sectors, such as offshore wind.

“Scotland’s growing offshore wind industry is creating opportunities, delivering jobs and attracting major investment across the country.

“Oceaneering’s project exemplifies the kind of high-value, future-focused investment wind that we want to attract - supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies for the global energy transition and helping to build a fair, green and growing economy for Scotland.”

Senior research and development roles will be created at the site to deliver the project. 

The manufacturing facility has been operating in Rosyth since 1999, providing subsea communication, power and hydraulic umbilicals to fixed and floating offshore oil and gas facilities.  

The immediate project will make use of existing manufacturing equipment on-site for the initial phase of research and development. Once the product has been designed and certified, the company is set to invest in new equipment and machinery for added project capacity.

Shaun Roedel, senior vice president of manufactured products at Oceaneering, added: “We anticipate that this funding will enable us to make critical investments that will drive job creation in and around Rosyth.

“By leveraging our strategic location for the UK offshore floating wind market, we can develop and strengthen our local supply chain and reduce logistical complexities. This will enhance efficiency and directly support our commitments to sustainable and responsible operations.

“This investment strengthens our commitment to innovation and leverages more than 30 years of expertise in delivering dynamic solutions designed for, and operating in, the most demanding offshore environments.”

Scottish Enterprise director for energy transition, Suzanne Sosna, commented: “We are proud to support pioneering companies like Oceaneering who are seizing upon a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our energy landscape.

“Scotland is the windbreak of Europe and perfectly positioned to accelerate the energy transition and maximise its economic benefits. SE’s vision is for Scotland to be viewed around the world as a centre of excellence for offshore wind, with supply chains that are world-leading in terms of value, competitiveness and service.

“We are working to accelerate technology innovation, supply chain capability and investment in manufacturing and key infrastructure and Oceaneering is a prime example of the kind of company that encapsulates this ambition.”