Aberdeen Harbour welcomed the largest vessel to have ever docked in the city last week.
The MV Pacific Adventure, which was carrying a cargo of oilfield materials from Mauritnia, now holds the record of the biggest vessel at Nigg Bay – an accolade previously held by diving support vessel, Skandi Arctic.
Colin Parker, Aberdeen Harbour chief executive, said: “Our ability to accommodate vessels of this size is thanks to a programme of strategic engineering work, completed in 2012, which widened and deepened the navigation channel.
“It illustrates a trend towards bigger, more efficient vessels requiring access to Aberdeen and further reinforces the need for the development of a second, deeper port facility at Nigg Bay, if the North East of Scotland is to remain economically competitive.”
The ship’s arrival comes as plans for a proposed expansion at the harbour are on display at Aberdeen’s Maritime Museum.
The $320million development, supported by Aberdeen City Council and Scottish Enterprise, is expected to create 7,000 jobs.
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