Lerwick Port chief hails Rosebank hub investment as ‘huge boost’ for Shetland
Jobs will be created at Lerwick Harbour which will host the main marine support hub for the oil and gas field.
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Lerwick Harbour evolving to meet new challenges
Fifty years ago, when the offshore oil and gas industry first exhibited in Aberdeen, there was already growing appreciation of the role and potential of Lerwick and Shetland as a far-north support centre.
Lerwick Port reinforces lead role in decommissioning
The successful two-phase Ninian Northern decommissioning project contributed to Lerwick Harbour’s reputation as a leading centre, with the platform jacket disposal at Dales Voe Base by the Veolia/Peterson partnership, including being completed ahead of schedule.
‘Decade of work’ ahead as Lerwick engineering firm expands to meet energy transition
A management buyout will see Jake Watt take the helm at Lerwick Engineering & Fabrication (LEF), as he positions the firm to take advantage of low-carbon opportunities on Shetland and beyond.
Lerwick harbour facing strike action on Monday
Negotiations between Unite the Union and Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) to avert a hugely damaging strike at the harbour on Monday seem to have collapsed.
Strike threat still hangs over Lerwick Port as offer is made
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) says the prospect of strike action by labour body Unite is “extremely disappointing” given the fact it has made an unspecified offer to solve the pay and conditions dispute.
Main port on Shetland Isles could reach ‘standstill’ as strike action planned
Unite the union has confirmed that workers at the Lerwick Port Authority on Shetland are set to begin an all-out strike action in a dispute over pay, terms and conditions.
Video: Gargantuan vessel brings Ninian Northern jacket into Shetland
The world’s largest offshore construction ship has delivered the 8,500-tonne Ninian Northern platform jacket for decommissioning in Shetland.
Industrial action at Lerwick Port expected to hit oil and gas operations hard
Oil and gas operations in Shetland are expected to be “severely impacted” with workers at the islands' main port poised to re-start industrial action.
Ninian Northern jacket arrives in Shetland for decommissioning
The jacket that supported the Ninian Northern platform for decades has completed its trip from the northern North Sea to Shetland for decommissioning.
Lerwick lands decom deal for Ninian Northern jacket
Lerwick Harbour is to be the staging location for decommissioning of the 8,500-tonne jacket of the Ninian Northern platform.
£9m funding pledge for Shetland decom facility a step in right direction
Harbour and industry chiefs say a £9 million funding pledge for a “game-changing” ultra-deep water decommissioning facility in Shetland is an important step in the right direction.
Continuing development of decommissioning at Lerwick
A series of significant milestones - shaping the next generation of deep-water infrastructure developments at Lerwick Harbour - are expanding capability and competitiveness for the offshore decommissioning and renewables industries.
Lerwick Port reaps benefits of oil and gas recovery
The gradual recovery in the offshore oil and gas sector’s fortunes has been reflected in the latest traffic statistics from Lerwick Port Authority (LPA), which the organisation said showed an “improving picture” throughout 2019.
The other side of Lerwick’s story
Lerwick harbour continues to add to its reputation as a leading support hub for the oil and gas industry in northern waters through its contribution to the offshore sector’s operations west of Shetland.
Lerwick Port sees upsurge in offshore energy-related business
Lerwick port bosses have reported a continued upturn in offshore energy-related business during the third quarter of 2019.
Shetland shows ‘can do’ approach to Atlantic Frontier operations
Growing confidence in the Atlantic Frontier is generating a ‘gravity-shift’ towards a Shetland supply chain willing and able to capitalise on its geographical advantages.
Lerwick: Port with proven track record
Lerwick Harbour’s strategic location has been the building block for its huge contribution to the development of east Shetland Basin oil fields over the past 50 years.
Former Lerwick port chief delighted with ‘out of the blue’ OBE
A former Shetland port boss who recently retired after more than 40 years’ service has spoken of her pride at being made an OBE.
Oil and gas activity drops at Lerwick harbour
More visits by cruise liners, fishing boats and roll-on-roll-off ferries contributed to an 8.4% jump in traffic at Shetland’s main port in the first nine months of this year.
Harbour project hope for government green light
A major project aimed at helping Shetland win more decommissioning work does not hinge entirely on the UK Government agreeing to provide financial support, Scotland’s energy minister said yesterday.
Lerwick Port Authority CEO to retire after 40 years
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) chief executive Sandra Laurenson is to retire in November after more than 40 years’ service at the UK’s most northerly commercial harbour.
Hurricane’s Lancaster buoy leaves Lerwick Harbour
The turret buoy for Hurricane Energy's Lancaster development west of Shetland has left Lerwick harbour.
Port expansion plan to attract rig dismantling
Plans to expand a Shetland port to create a “one-stop-shop” for North Sea decommissioning have been lodged with the islands’ council.
‘Industry will decide’ best venues for North Sea decommissioning, Lerwick says
Bosses at Lerwick port have said “industry will decide” on the best location for decommissioning oil rigs after plans for a new facility in Ayrshire were revealed.