Aberdeen Harbour welcomed the largest vessel of all time this week as the Lewek Express called in to port.
At 20,643 gross tonnes and 162m long, the pipelay construction vessel has two reels capable of holding up to 3,000 tons of pipe as much as 14 inches in diameter. A large open deck allows the vessel to carry multiple removable reels of additional product up to 11.4 metres.
The vessel berthed at Clipper Quay to pick up two modules before leaving the port and heading for Rosyth.
Colin Parker, chief executive of Aberdeen Harbour said: “The Lewek Express is a stunning vessel. She’s indicative of the need to ensure that we are equipped to handle larger vessels that are now commonplace in the many industries that Aberdeen Harbour serves.
“The proposed expansion of Aberdeen Harbour into Nigg Bay would mean that vessels such as the Lewek Express would be more regular visitors to Aberdeen.”