Kishorn scene set for trailblazing stakeholder event at historic port and dry dock in Wester Ross
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A WESTER Ross port has set the scene for a first of its kind two-day event aimed at developers and stakeholders from across Europe.
KPL of Kishorn says it is very much looking forward to its "developer and stakeholder learning journey" at the port and dry dock this week.
It is being held on Thursday and Friday, April 27/28.
KPL, with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and DeepWind, will bring together developers and stakeholders from all over Europe.
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It is being touted as a great opportunity for industries specialising in particular concrete manufacturing, assembly, load-out and wet storage for Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) to come together in one place.
On day one, around 50 guests will be given a full tour of the port and dry dock, followed by guest speaker sessions from each sector of the offshore wind market.
The day will conclude with an open Q & A session and time to network.
A spokesperson said: "This is an ideal opportunity to showcase Kishorn Port’s development and expansion plans to the FOW sector, sharing the future capabilities at the port."
Day two will include a tour of the port and surrounding area from the seaward side, taking in a tour of the turbine wet storage and anchorage.
The spokesperson added: "This event will be the first one of its kind at the port and we are excited to bring everyone together for what is sure to be an informative and worthwhile couple of days."
Kishorn Port and dry dock has been serving the energy industry since 1975.
KPL is a 50/50 partnership between two family businesses, Ferguson Transport & Shipping and Leith Scotland Ltd.
KPL has secured a number of contracts at the port in recent times with anchorage, maintenance, and marine support of one of the largest semi-submersibles in the world, the Ocean Great White, as well as the layup and supporting marine and port services of Voyager Spirit.
The dry dock is currently hosting one of the largest jack-up rigs in the world, the Noble Intrepid, for inspection, maintenance, and repair.
