Buss Terminal Eemshaven has completed the Load-Out campaign for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind farm in the German part of the North Sea.
Buss Terminal Eemshaven (BTE) had been contracted by Heerema Marine Contractors. The campaign ran from January 2024 until August 24 and comprised the handling and load-out of monopiles and transition pieces for the 960 MW offshore wind farm which is located approx. 90 kilometers northwest of the island of Borkum and 110 kilometers west of Helgoland.
Serving as Base Port for He Dreiht, BTE played a key role in the project’s success. BTE was the center for unloading the massive monopiles that measured 9,2 m in diameter, up to 71 m in length and weighing up to 1.350t and the 35-metre-high and 640t weighing transition pieces. The terminal also managed the storage of these components, and their subsequent loading onto seagoing barges for installation.
Beyond the terminal logistics in Eemshaven, the engineering and project management aspects associated with the logistics scope of this project, were covered by the Team of Buss Offshore Solutions in Hamburg.
Buss’ partner Sarens provided an impressive line-up of flexible and independent services and solutions in completing the challenging project for the Transition Piece manufacturer Smulders, the monopile manufacturer Steelwind Nordenham GmbH and the Transport & Installation party Heerema Marine Contractors. The equipment comprised three cranes of the highest capacity class (CC8800/1, CC9800 and LR12500-1) lined up at BTE’s quay side. In addition, over 100 SPMT axle lines transported the components with precision and care.
“The remarkable success of this project roots in the team spirit at Buss Terminal Eemshaven,” Haaye-Paul Ravensbergen states. “On site, there was a strong hands-on mentality that went far beyond the contractually defined areas of responsibility. No matter which company the individual team members and employees belonged to. Everyone worked hand in hand to achieve the common goal.”
For Buss Ports, this major project is another milestone in positioning its expertise in port logistics and demonstrating the capabilities of the 300,000 m² heavy lift terminal BTE with its state-of-the-art infrastructure. Source: Buss Image: Weltenangler
