UK – Freight vessels come in all shapes and configurations from containerships to LNG carriers and last week saw PD Ports welcome the world’s first purpose built wind turbine installation vessel into the Port of Hartlepool this being the first time the port operator has handled a vessel of such size at the dock. The MPI Adventure arrived at Hartlepool in late December to commence work on the Teesside Offshore Windfarm Project, for which the Port has been appointed as the main construction logistics hub.
The Teesside Offshore Windfarm Project, which is being developed by EDF Energy Renewables, requires the MPI Adventure to transport the 27 turbines, in particular the towers, Nacelles and blades, out to sea, some 1.5 kilometres off the shore of Redcar. This is expected to be completed in early spring, with over 100 people involved in the offshore construction programme operating out of the project supply base established at Hartlepool. Tim Bland, EDF Project Manager, said:
“We are pleased to welcome the MPI Adventure to the project. The vessel is much more weather tolerant than the vessel previously engaged for this work and we believe this offers the best opportunity to complete the build of the offshore Wind Turbines over the winter period.”
Peter Robinson, Managing Director at MPI Offshore Ltd., operators of the world's largest and most powerful wind turbine installation vessels, added that the company is delighted to be involved with this challenging project and are looking forward to completing the installation of the 27 wind turbines. Robinson continued by saying that MPI are proud to be part of the PD Ports and EDF Renewable Energy teams in bringing this offshore renewable energy facility to Teesside. Jerry Hopkinson, PD Ports’ Managing Director of bulks, ports and logistics,concluded:
“The arrival of the MPI Adventure highlights our capability to handle large, industry class offshore vessels at the Port of Hartlepool whilst further demonstrating our continued progression and growing strength in this sector.”
Photo: Ungainly or beautiful? The Adventure certainly stands out from the fleet.
The Teesside Offshore Windfarm Project, which is being developed by EDF Energy Renewables, requires the MPI Adventure to transport the 27 turbines, in particular the towers, Nacelles and blades, out to sea, some 1.5 kilometres off the shore of Redcar. This is expected to be completed in early spring, with over 100 people involved in the offshore construction programme operating out of the project supply base established at Hartlepool. Tim Bland, EDF Project Manager, said:
“We are pleased to welcome the MPI Adventure to the project. The vessel is much more weather tolerant than the vessel previously engaged for this work and we believe this offers the best opportunity to complete the build of the offshore Wind Turbines over the winter period.”
Peter Robinson, Managing Director at MPI Offshore Ltd., operators of the world's largest and most powerful wind turbine installation vessels, added that the company is delighted to be involved with this challenging project and are looking forward to completing the installation of the 27 wind turbines. Robinson continued by saying that MPI are proud to be part of the PD Ports and EDF Renewable Energy teams in bringing this offshore renewable energy facility to Teesside. Jerry Hopkinson, PD Ports’ Managing Director of bulks, ports and logistics,concluded:
“The arrival of the MPI Adventure highlights our capability to handle large, industry class offshore vessels at the Port of Hartlepool whilst further demonstrating our continued progression and growing strength in this sector.”
Photo: Ungainly or beautiful? The Adventure certainly stands out from the fleet.
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