September 17, 2011
Isle of Man

Wind farm warning from Packet

Manx Radio, www.manxradio.com 17 September 2011

The chief executive of the Steam Packet says the growing number of wind farms in the Irish Sea is a cause for concern for the company.

On Thursday, Dong Energy showcased its plans for an extension to a facility off the coast of Fleetwood, well away from Manx ferry routes.

But Mark Woodward says, while that development isn’t a concern, the Irish Sea is becoming increasingly crowded with wind turbines.

He is warning that could create problems in the future: