With Mr Dominguez describing Navantia as a “a global supplier for the offshore wind market”, Mr Swinney said the deal had come at a “critical point in the development of Scotland’s offshore energy capacity”.
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Speaking to workers at the Fife site he said: “This yard has a really proud history, it has an incredibly strong workforce, it is a workforce that has deployed its skill over many, many years.
He told workers in Methil: “The commitment of the UK to offshore wind, your facilities and experience, combined with Navantia’s management, are a perfect starting point for a new journey.”.
John Swinney hailed the “landmark moment” as the head of new owners, the Spanish firm Navantia, visited the site in Methil in Fife.
