Function
Port where equipment removed is offloaded and marshalled for next stage of processing.
What it costs*
Included in decommissioning contract for each of the components.
Who supplies them
Similar to installation ports, but also including facilities with less stringent requirements and locations dedicated to decommissioning. Examples in the UK include Belfast, Great Yarmouth and Hull and specialist decommissioning facilities at Seaton. Non-UK ports include Eemshaven, Esbjerg and Vlissingen.
Ideally, decommissioning ports will have salvage and processing facilities on site and some ports may develop expertise in handling certain types of materials. In some cases, some specialisations developed as part of oil and gas decommissioning may be valuable, even if this involves additional transit time from the wind farm site.
Key facts
Facilities similar to those used for installation will be required. Large structures to be broken up are likely to be transported to facilities dedicated to such activity.
Ideally, decommissioning ports will have salvage and processing facilities on site. Some ports may develop expertise in handling certain types of materials. Some specialisations developed as part of oil and gas decommissioning may be valuable, even if this involves additional transit time from the floating offshore wind farm site..