Atlas NextWave Connects with the Offshore Wind Industry at Global Offshore Wind 2026

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Atlas NextWave was proud to exhibit at Global Offshore Wind (GOW) 2026, held in Manchester on 16–17 June, joining developers, operators, contractors, manufacturers and industry stakeholders from across the offshore wind sector. Located within the Maritime & Offshore NL Pavilion, the Atlas NextWave team spent two days engaging with industry partners, discussing workforce challenges and exploring the opportunities shaping the future of offshore wind in the UK and beyond.

Bringing Workforce Expertise to the Industry

As offshore wind projects continue to grow in scale and complexity, workforce planning remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. Across development, construction, installation, commissioning and operations, access to skilled and experienced personnel is critical to successful project delivery. Throughout the exhibition, Atlas NextWave met with organisations from across the offshore wind value chain to discuss workforce requirements, talent availability, project mobilisation and long-term workforce strategies. With decades of experience supporting offshore energy projects worldwide, Atlas NextWave continues to help clients navigate increasingly competitive labour markets while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance and operational readiness.

Supporting Offshore Wind Around the World

Atlas NextWave’s offshore wind track record spans more than 100 offshore wind farms and 12 offshore substations and converter platforms across Europe, with growing involvement in emerging offshore wind markets in North America and Asia-Pacific. This global experience enables the company to support clients across all phases of the project lifecycle, providing workforce solutions tailored to the unique requirements of offshore wind developments. From survey and site investigation activities through to installation, commissioning and operations, Atlas NextWave works closely with developers, contractors and supply chain partners to ensure projects have access to the skilled personnel needed to succeed.

Valuable Conversations Across the Sector

Global Offshore Wind 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to reconnect with existing clients, strengthen industry relationships and establish new connections across the offshore wind community. The event highlighted the continued importance of collaboration across the sector. Conversations throughout the exhibition focused on project delivery, supply chain readiness, workforce development and the practical challenges of bringing large-scale offshore wind projects from planning through to operation. It was encouraging to see the industry come together to share knowledge, experience and ideas that will help support the next phase of offshore wind development.

Workforce Challenges Remain a Priority

As offshore wind projects continue to increase in size and complexity, access to skilled personnel remains one of the industry’s most significant challenges. Across development, construction, commissioning and operations, organisations are looking for workforce partners that understand both the technical requirements and the realities of delivering projects on schedule.

The conversations held throughout Global Offshore Wind 2026 reinforced the importance of workforce planning, collaboration and long-term talent development. Atlas NextWave remains committed to helping clients navigate these challenges through specialist recruitment, workforce management and project support solutions built on decades of offshore energy experience.

We would like to thank everyone who visited the Atlas NextWave stand during Global Offshore Wind 2026 and look forward to continuing the conversations in the months ahead.

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