Offshore wind port

An offshore wind port is a port facility that is used to support construction and operation of an offshore wind power project. Offshore wind turbine components are larger than onshore wind components. Handling of such large components requires special equipment. Transporting of components between manufacturing and assembling facilities is to be minimized. As a result, offshore wind port facilities have been specifically built in the regions with high concentration of offshore wind developments.[1] For large offshore wind farm projects, offshore wind ports become strategic hubs of the supply chain.[2]

Types

Small oceanic ports

These are small port facilities to launch survey vessels used in an early stage of an offshore wind farm development.[3]

Manufacturing ports

Large offshore wind turbine components are difficult to transport over land. Locating a manufacturing facility at a port is more desirable. Subcomponents and materials may be brought through roads or railways. After components are built, they are typically shipped to a marshaling port for the final assembly.[3]

Marshaling ports

Marshaling ports (also known as staging ports[1]) are used to collect and store wind turbine components prior to loading them on to wind turbine installation vessels.[3]

Operating and maintenance ports

Operating and maintenance ports house facilities and vessels that are required for ongoing operating and maintenance of offshore wind farms. This may include part warehouse, offices, and training facilities.[3]

Notable ports

References
  1. Supply chain, port infrastructure and logistics study for offshore wind farm development in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu (PDF). June 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. U.S. Offshore Wind Port Readiness (PDF). Garrad Hassan America. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  3. Parkison, Sara B.; Kempton, Willett (April 2022). "Marshaling ports required to meet US policy targets for offshore wind power". Energy Policy. 163: 112817. doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112817. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  4. Annual report Port of Esbjerg 2018 (PDF). 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2022.


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