Supporting Scotland’s growing offshore energy sector, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a heavy-duty pontoon system in Eyemouth Harbour as part of the new operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the Neart na Gaoith Offshore Windfarm.
The bespoke pontoon system comprises a 58m x 4m and 27m x 4m pontoons, both with one metre freeboard to match that of the vessels, creating a quality berthing facility for crew transfer vessels (CTVs) serving the new wind farm 15km off the coast of Fife.
With a capacity for displacement vessels up to 140 tonnes, both pontoons are connected to the shore via 28m x 1.5m access bridges and are with topped with GRP decking suitable for commercial application offering excellent anti-slip properties. High-level lighting further ensures safe working conditions all year round.
“We installed NNG’s new pontoons in the busy harbour basin, on the marine side, during the build phase of the O&M building, which meant working closely with multiple contractors to ensure the project was completed safely and on time,” said engineering sales manager at ICMS Calum MacDougall.
“We’ve been delighted to be involved with a project that will bring long lasting benefits to the local community, businesses and the economy.”