Three huge offshore vessels could boost the Port of Sunderland’s renewable energy hub development, reports NeBusiness news portal.
The Normand Pioneer, Maersk Responder and MPI Resolution have all docked at this port.
This comes as a result of their decision to use Wearside’s waterside as a base for their projects.
MPI Resolution, the 140m jack-up wind turbine installation vessel, is waiting for a new job, the cable laying vessel, Normand Pioneer, underwent cable-spooling operation, while the Maersk Responder, offshore construction vessel, is on a mobilisation project.
Port director Matthew Hunt said that their efforts to build Port of Sunderland’s reputation as a hub for new, renewable and offshore energy and subsea engineering projects, are paying off.
Hunt expressed his excitement by saying: “It doesn’t get much better than seeing three major offshore vessels berthed in the port at one time, a very visible sign that our endeavours and those of the council and port board are paying off. It really does set out a very clear message to people in the city, region and beyond that Port of Sunderland is no longer a forgotten port, but one that is making a name for itself among some of the biggest names in the sector and competing with ports up and down the country.”
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Press release, May 21, 2013; Image: Port of Sunderland