Lerwick is one of the first ports in the UK to handle significant offshore decommissioning projects.

Lerwick Harbour is building on its role as a leader in decommissioning offshore installations, with two key facilities at Greenhead Base and recently expanded deep-water infrastructure at Dales Voe.  The port’s strategic location is combined with the ability to accommodate the biggest heavy-lift vessels and rigs and flexibility to handle both large heavy lift and piece small decommissioning operations.

One of the first ports in the UK to handle major offshore industry decommissioning projects, Lerwick’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.   The port also handles piece small materials, decommissioned cargoes and subsea equipment.