Arven sponsor our 2024 scheme

Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”), a 2.3GW floating offshore wind development off the east coast of Shetland, has supported our charity which will help to deliver our ship placements next year.

The Arven team decided to support Sail Training Shetland because of the strong alignment between the project and the charity’s dedication to nurturing maritime skills. Arven hopes to use the sponsorship to grow young people’s interest in pursuing careers related to the sea, such as those in offshore wind.

Ewan Walker, Project Director for Arven, said: “Arven aspires to be a flagship project for floating wind technology, and one of our goals is to spark enthusiasm among young people for wind energy and motivate them to consider future careers in the sector. We also aim to bring long-term job opportunities to the Shetland community. “Initiatives such as Sail Training Shetland play a crucial role in developing the skills and qualities that young people will need for their future careers, so this partnership is an excellent fit.”

Melanie Henderson, Chair of Sail Training Shetland commented: “Sail Training Shetland has been providing young people with valuable life skills for over a decade. With the high level of interest each year, the support from funders and sponsors is crucial to helping continue to provide sail training placements for young people and the life-changing experiences it offers. “This partnership with Arven will enable us to capture the enthusiasm from The Tall Ships Races 2023 at Lerwick to make another great impact in 2024, recruiting sail trainees to participate in our placements.”

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