James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS), part of James Fisher and Sons plc, announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Balfour Beatty to become the integrated marine service provider for its OFTO asset portfolio in offshore wind farms around the UK. The agreement will see James Fisher provide a fully managed service for the supply of marine access solutions, support infrastructure and operation and maintenance services for OFTO assets.

Under the scope of the agreement James Fisher will employ its specialist capabilities, resources and expertise to assist Balfour Beatty in the completion of scheduled and non-scheduled operations and maintenance works.

The first activities under this agreement have been successfully implemented including the provision of a dedicated access vessel, safety management system development, and provision of dedicated facilities in the Port of Mostyn to support the safe mobilisation and transfer of Balfour Beatty technicians to the Gwynt y Mor substations.

Richard Burmeister, managing director of James Fisher Marine Services, stated: 'This contract is a significant strategic development for JFMS, demonstrating our capabilities and ambition to be a supplier of choice to the OFTO market. The contract further enhances our relationship with Balfour Beatty - a multinational infrastructure group - and underscores the growth of the wider Group's position within the marine and offshore energy sectors.'

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Notes to editors:

James Fisher Marine Services is a division of James Fisher and Sons plc. James Fisher Marine Services was formed in 2008 to provide a single contractual interface to the specialist marine and subsea services provided by the companies within the James Fisher group. JFMS focuses on the delivery of coordinated group capabilities including the provision of specialist project management and technical support specialising in the marine, offshore and subsea environments. Its extensive marine services capabilities are unique in combining both technical expertise with stakeholder and customer focus delivered through a style of leadership and empowerment that encourages our people to innovate and succeed.

For more information visit: www.james-fisher.com

James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading service provider in all sectors of the marine industry and a specialist supplier of engineering services to the nuclear industry in the UK and abroad. With offices in the Europe, the Middle East, Singapore, India, Australia and Africa, the company serves both the private and public sectors and adopts a practical approach to the management of assets and provision of high quality services, ensuring an appropriate use of technology and a sound understanding of each customer's requirements, while building on the experience and expertise gained over more than 165 years of operating in the marine environment. James Fisher brings practical experience, innovation and commercial best practice to all its clients' projects and services.

For more information see www.james-fisher.com


Media contact:

Alex Kaihau

James Fisher and Sons plc

Marketing and Business Development Executive

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Martin Dronfield

James Fisher and Sons plc

Business Development Director

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