As with all industries that boom there will inevitably be a decline later on. Over the past few years Shetland has seen a dramatic decline in its fishing industry brought upon by EU restrictions, decline in fish stocks and competition from foreign boats. Although this has had an affect on Shetland there is a light at the end of tunnel and a bright one at that.
Yesterday (Tuesday 17th) saw the arrival of the largest structure ever to be brought ashore into Lerwick. The structure is the MSF (module support frame) for the platform TCP2 (Treatment & Compression Platform). In other words it's a great big piece off an oil rig.
Yesterday (Tuesday 17th) saw the arrival of the largest structure ever to be brought ashore into Lerwick. The structure is the MSF (module support frame) for the platform TCP2 (Treatment & Compression Platform). In other words it's a great big piece off an oil rig.
The barge and structure dwarf the decommissioning pad
The 8800 tonne structure was brought ashore by the S6000- a transport barge owned by Saipem and is the largest vessel ever to berth at Lerwick.
It is hoped that over the following three years that a total of 16000 tonnes of material will be brought ashore and decommissioned.
Looking toward town the structure provides a Contrasting frame for the Town Hall
A great amount of money has been invested to ensure that Shetland could secure part of the massive contract of decommissioning the Frigg Gas field with the aim of creating a new industry for Shetland and securing the future of the Isles.
It is hoped that over the following three years that a total of 16000 tonnes of material will be brought ashore and decommissioned.
Looking toward town the structure provides a Contrasting frame for the Town HallA great amount of money has been invested to ensure that Shetland could secure part of the massive contract of decommissioning the Frigg Gas field with the aim of creating a new industry for Shetland and securing the future of the Isles.
