Kishorn Port and Dry Dock is a 45 hectare site on the west coast of Scotland with a 160m diameter dry dock with up to 13.8m of water at MHWS over the sill. There is 450m of hard edged quay space and 4.5km2 of in-shore deep water lay down areas for wet stacking.
The site, formed in the 1970’s for the construction of the Ninian Central Platform has benefited from significant investments over the last 24 months with the following improvements being made:
Testing and resealing of the dock
1:9 concrete ramp access into the dock floor rated for 50t axle loads
New galvanised flood tunnels c/w fendering
Cathodic protection on the sheet piles
Self-sufficient pumping system & associated pump house
Fibre broadband ducting
The site is ideally located for decommissioning from the North Sea and further afield, with the following attributions:
Load bearing on dry dock floor of 200,000 tonnes
80m deep channel in Loch Kishorn
100m+ deep sheltered berths in Raasay Sound
On-site quarry with concrete batching facility and excellent aggregates
Stevedoring and transport facilities
Extensive hard standings and lay down areas
Contained area within dry dock
Planning permission for oil and gas related activities and decommissioning.
KPL is currently working with SEPA to obtain the relevant “authorisation” for Decommissioning floating structures & recycling where possible, with zero waste and circular economy, as part of an “Integrated authorised framework”
Lee Energy Systems is proud to be a part of the Global Energy Industry. Our hydraulic-based stimulation and completion tools and assemblies can ship anywhere around the world and operate under the harshest conditions. Lee Energy Systems offers several core tools: The Gator Perforator (explosive-free unlimited perforation tool); The Speed Squeeze (unlimited multi-zone isolation tool); and Mega Packer (A/B Annulus cement support barrier tool) – which can be configured in multiple abandonment, well intervention, stimulation, and completion applications. By eliminating contingencies otherwise required when operating with explosives, reducing run times, and reducing well consumables, our technologies reduce costs – operational and environmental. By focusing on safety, reliability, and efficiency, LEE ENERGY SYSTEMS designs custom solutions for the Energy Industry that Increase value and reduce operational risks and environmental impact.
Lerwick is one of the first UK ports to handle major offshore industry decommissioning projects. The port’s proximity to oil and gas activities in the northern North Sea and Atlantic, complemented by its deep-water capabilities, mean the harbour is ideally positioned to meet the needs of the industry in the recycling and disposal of large structures.
With two entrances, the sheltered, deep-water port is open to shipping in all weathers operating 24 hours a day, handling over 5,000 vessels per year. Lerwick’s natural attractions as an extensive, all-weather harbour are enhanced with modern infrastructure, much of which servicing the oil and gas industry, including decommissioning projects, to handle the latest construction/heavy lift and diving support vessels.
Dales Voe has been identified in a nation-wide feasibility study as the optimal location for the UK’s ultra deep-water decommissioning facility. It is an ideal location for an ultra-deep quay to allow Semi-Submersible Crane Vessels an alongside UK port solution for offshore operations and decommissioning.
Key advantages in using Lerwick Harbour include deep-water quays suitable for the largest offshore construction / supply vessels; reduced sailing times for SSCV and support vessels; reduced towage times; shorter sailing distances resulting in smaller weather windows required and a reduction in downtime offshore; zero port closures and facilities ideally suited to support offshore operations.
Innovo is an engineering, construction and equipment rental company. We support the oil and gas, renewables and marine industries operating worldwide with custom-designed and rental products including jack-up systems, modular pontoons, cable laying equipment, engineering solutions for subsea and offshore applications, and equipment and services for decommissioning.
ITC is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in the Northeast of Scotland providing equipment design & build, fabrication & machining, assembly & installation, refurbishment, and service & repair. Complimenting these products and services is an extensive fleet of rental equipment. ITC is also the Scottish/UK distributor for a number of premium component manufacturers.
Founded 23 years ago by husband-and-wife, Tracy and Ian Clark, the company has developed a reputation of innovation, quality, flexibility, timely response, and value. Innovation has seen the company develop several unique and world first technologies for use in decommissioning and subsea operations.
ITCs’ Integrated Management System (IMS) was developed in-house and is UKAS certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. ITC was is granted Fit 4 Offshore Renewable (F4OR) status company.
ITC focuses on customer relationships and achieving the best possible outcomes for every client. This has been recognised and appreciated over the years by numerous positive job reviews and industry awards.
J+S Subsea provides proactive, responsive, and cost-effective solutions for design, engineering, operational support and maintenance of subsea equipment, primarily related to the subsea production control market. After decades working in the subsea environment, we understand customer drivers and priorities, delivering competitive and timely engineering solutions.
The culture at J+S Subsea is based on collaboration and communication with clients and it is essential for delivering competitive, timely-engineered solutions. J+S Subsea is leading the way in the Oil & Gas industry to optimise the value of existing, unwanted capital equipment, combating the downturn in the offshore market.
J+S Subsea have also developed a business in Marine Renewables and is committed to adjusting economic, social and environmental behaviours to build a resourceful and sustainable future and by applying our knowledge and experience in power and signal cable applications.
To find out more about our services please get in touch.
James Fisher Offshore is your trusted partner across the oil and gas life of field from drilling to decommissioning.
We combine knowledge, innovation and experience to provide engineering solutions, equipment and full project support for offshore and subsea operations.
We are global experts in the field of offshore decommissioning, fully embedded in the methodology and execution of our customers decommissioning campaigns, with a proven track record in well severance, jacket removal and pipeline cut and recovery. Our dedicated engineering and offshore teams understand the demands and challenges faced by our customers. We work with you to deliver against your specific requirements and provide complete support across the full life cycle of your offshore projects, enabling the work to be completed safely and efficiently.
With over 15 years operational experience, a global footprint and the backing of our FTSE 250 listed parent company James Fisher and Sons plc, we are a market leader within the industry, instilling confidence to our customers, saving you time and money.
