What is an MCC?

A Marine Coordination Centre (MCC) is a central point for managing marine and offshore operations such as:

• Safe access to and from offshore platforms
• Construction activities
• Maintenance and servicing requirements
• Emergency Responses
• Weather and sea state monitoring
• Ensuring the location and safety of operatives

Location

Cornwall’s location in the Celtic Sea make it an ideal location for an MCC. Celtic Sea Power and Treveth Holdings LLP propose a new £9m MCC at Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Why Cornwall Airport Newquay for a Marine Coordination Centre?

• Celtic Sea Power have identified that an MCC can be located at distance from offshore operations and operate efficiently and effectively.
• CAN has excellent transport links
• The site offers fast and reliable internet and power connections

What will the MCC provide for offshore developers, operations and maintenance providers and local people training to access the offshore sector?

• Multiple training areas, offices and communal spaces
• Fast reliable internet connection
• Starlink, VHF/UHF connectivity
• Battery power back up
• Eco friendly building features
• Robust security features

Funding

Celtic Sea Power and Treveth LLP have successfully won funding from both The Crown Estate and the European Growth Zone Fund.

Developing the Celtic Sea

• The Crown Estate (TCE) is responsible for the leasing of the seabed in the Celtic Sea Region for Offshore Wind Development.
• To aid the development of the Region TCE established a £50m Supply Chain Accelerator fund.
• The aim of the fund aim is to catalyse the capacity and capability of the UK supply chain to support a thriving offshore wind industry.
• The development of the Celtic Sea is predicted to create 5300 jobs and a £1.4bn economic boost for the UK.

Expected Benefits of the MMC project

• Long term careers within the offshore sector
• Reduction in the offshore wind skills gap
• Training facilities
• The cementing of Cornwall’s role in the development of the Celtic Sea
• Encouraging Floating Offshore Wind developers into Cornwall
• The creation of future supply chain opportunities

Who will deliver it?

A partnership of local Cornish subsidiaries of Cornwall Council

• Celtic Sea Power – https://www.celticseapower.co.uk/
• Treveth Holdings LLP – https://www.treveth.co.uk/
• Corserv – https://www.corservltd.co.uk/