MCA publishes draft towing guidance

Offshore infrastructure increasingly involves the renewable energy sector (Peter Barker)

The increasing number of floating and partially submerged offshore structures has prompted the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to set out draft guidance on towing requirements.

Evolving marine technology, in particular with offshore renewables and aquaculture, is seeing increased activity in the transport of structures.

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