Port opens new quay

LERWICK Port Authority celebrated achieving another milestone in developing the harbour when the latest deep-water quay was brought into use this week.

The 100-metre Berth 7 at Greenhead Base provides an extension to a new 100-metre-plus quay added there in February 2012, providing nine metres’ water depth.

These together with Mair’s Quay, which was completed in summer, represent an investment of £11.5 million in the port’s infrastructure.

With three quays built within the last three years, the authority is now turning its attention to its next capital projects as part of an ongoing investment plan.

Harbourmaster Captain Calum Grains said: “With the current high activity level in the offshore sector in particular, and a positive outlook for the foreseeable future, the latest quay is a timely addition to our deep-water infrastructure.

“Development is ongoing to ensure we continue to meet new opportunities.”

Lerwick now has almost 4,000 metres of quay, including over 1,300 metres of deep-water berthing, following developments to accommodate larger vessels now operating.