The Port of Blyth has welcomed the latest massive vessel linked to the offshore wind industry to one of its berths.
The Blue Tern supports the construction of offshore wind turbines by conducting drilling and piling works. The 151-metre long vessel can operate at water depths of up to 65 metres.
With massive towers and a crane that can be seen for miles, the vessel has docked at one of the Port of Blyth’s deep-water berths, which have been specifically strengthened for heavy lift operations at the Port’s Battleship Wharf terminal.
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The stay is part of the Port’s work to support EDF Renewables UK and ESB on the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm located off the east coast of Scotland. The Blue Tern will transport components from Blyth to support the jacket installation campaign at the 450MW wind farm.
Blyth is one of a number of ports in the North East looking to cash in on a boom in the offshore wind sector. It is home to the Energy Central project, which aims to support inward investment from the renewables sector.
Earlier this year the Port announced the largest turnover in its 140-year history thanks in part to major offshore wind deals won by its main port operating business. Turnover was up 15% to £25.5m, while group operating profit grew by 64% to £2.1m.
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