The Port of Ferrol has achieved a significant milestone in offshore wind infrastructure logistics with its first XXL monopile handling operation. This complex operation demonstrates the port’s strategic role in the offshore wind industry and its advanced heavy-lift capabilities.
Project Specifications
Operation Details:
- Total Units: 10 monopiles
- Vessel Movements: 3 incoming, 4 outgoing
- Destination: Ronne, Denmark
- Timeline: Through July
- Maximum Unit Length: 86 meters
- Maximum Unit Weight: 2,100 tonnes
Operational Parameters
| Component | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monopile Length | 86m | Maximum |
| Unit Weight | 2,100t | Per piece |
| Vessel Calls | 7 total | 3 in, 4 out |
| Operation Window | 3 months | Until July |
| Planning Period | 1 month | Pre-operation |
Stakeholder Coordination
| Entity | Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Port Authority | Coordination | Overall management |
| Navantia | Technical support | Engineering |
| Noatum Logistics | Logistics | Cargo handling |
| Mammoet | Heavy lift | Specialized equipment |
| Maritime Services | Port operations | Vessel support |
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- FR2 Infrastructure – Constructability advise and project and planning controls
- Staging Diagrams – Staging diagrams for possession planning
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