Completion of the first phases of an US$15.7 million (£11.95 million) quay extension at Lerwick Harbor’s deepwater Dales Voe Base has facilitated mobilization of a large offshore construction vessel ahead of a contract offshore Canada.
Subsea 7’s 18,666-tonne, 146m long Seven Waves berthed earlier this week, the day after handover of the second phase of the quay to Lerwick Port Authority. Last week, the completed phase one was used for the first time, with the coaster Eendracht delivering kit for transfer to the construction vessel.
“Seven Waves is an early harbinger of the type of work which the expanded Dales Voe Base, with its enormous capacity, quay strength, water depth and laydown space, it is ideally suited for supporting a wide range of offshore industry projects,” said Calum Grains, Lerwick Port Authority’s harbormaster and deputy chief executive.
With the quay being extended by 75m to 130m, BAM Nuttall, the principal contractor, is expected to hand over the final phase three section around the end of July.
Complementary works at the base, including reclamation, laydown yard and demolition of a redundant building, will continue until the autumn with local contractor, FL Johnston.
Image: Captain Calum Grains (right) presents Captain Marcin Trejtowicz (center), accompanied by Offshore Manager John Seldon (left) of the Seven Waves with a commemorative plaque to mark the vessel’s visit to the extended Dales Voe Base/Lerwick Port Authority
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