Ocean Winds and Aker Offshore Wind have formed a new partnership for the development of offshore wind in Scotland using floating technology. Currently partnering in California, USA, and Korea, the companies will join forces to bid in the ScotWind leasing round, which is making new seabed leases available for the development of offshore wind in Scottish waters. Aker has been instrumental in the design and delivery of more than half of the world’s semi-submersible floating offshore installations, working effectively with supply chains in harsh weather globally and Ocean Winds is delivering the largest wind and infrastructure project in Scotland today. Further strengthening the proposition is their combined majority ownership of Principle Power, the developer of the leading and most proven floating turbine foundation suitable for Scottish ports and supply chain. In partnership they will accelerate new, green industry creation based on field-proven and leading offshore wind technology. Central to the contribution will be an emphasis on job creation, skills transition and technology development in the local supply chain.