Humber Ports UK Wind Turbine Shipments
WWL ALS has completed a series of port operations for wind farms for Nordex involving the Humber Ports. These include four wind farm projects completed for Seven Trent and Todmorden wind farms, the latter of which is an on going project.
Todmorden
5 Nordex N90/R80 wind turbines featuring LM 43.80m long blades. The towers comprise of four sections, the longest of which measures over 20.80m long and largest diameter 4.30m.
Seven Trent
Four identical N100/R80 wind turbines chosen for three different sites: Wanlip, Newthorpe, and Spondon. The blades measure 48.80m long.
WWL ALS’ role encompasses vessel operations, port operations, storage, quality and stock control and dispatch to individual wind farms.
Vessel operations/ ships husbandry
Controlling vessel movement within the Humber estuary and port, liaising with pilots, customs, mooring, port authorities, port health, crew welfare and vessel owners requirements.
Port Operations – Phase 1
Responsibility for: managing and arranging all cargo discharge operations from vessels including: stevedoring, crane hire, welders, organising and liaising with specialist transport for removal to storage area.
Port Operations – Phase 2
- Managing, receiving storage and dispatch in allocated storage areas at port.
- All quality control including: inspection and condition reporting of individual components.
- Care and maintenance of stock
The team offers an individual service of the highest standard with a global presence and reliable partners, providing clients with the most suitable and cost-effective solutions.
Additional project services include the provision of vessel chartering and road transportation.
