Decommissioning

Lerwick is one of the first ports in the UK to handle significant offshore decommissioning projects.

A proven track record includes the landing and dismantling of an 8,800 tonne module support frame from Total E&P Norge’s Frigg Field, brought ashore in 2007.

A major dredging project by the Port Authority in 2008 deepened access channels for larger vessels, including heavy lift ships and transport barges, and creates additional land for possible future decommissioning development. The Authority is also considering developing more deep-water berthing.

Find out more about this decommissioning project and the Authority's future plans from our Bulletins page.

All quays are operated by the Port Authority and are common-user, giving the flexibility for marine support, with or without using the licensed decommissioning pad at Peterson SBS’s base.

The port also provides sheltered, deep water (over 45 metres) in both its north and south approaches which is suitable for deballasting/lifts close to berths; experienced onshore decommissioning contractors and decommissioning waste management.

Lerwick Port Authority is a member of Decom North Sea. 

Decommissioning facilities and services include:-

Greenhead Base

• Strengthened quays, with up to 9 metres’ water depth alongside
• Licensed decommissioning pad
• Controlled discharge areas
• Open storage, laydown & warehousing

Dales Voe

• Quay with up to 12.5 metres water depth alongside
• Workshop and warehouse facilities
• Open storage and laydown