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Forth Ports is keen for ports on both sides of the Forth to be included in plans for a green port A STRING of key sea ports, an industrial hub and Scotland’s busiest airport could be clustered together in plans being drawn up to become a post-Brexit green port. Scotland’s largest ports operator, Forth Ports, has told the Scottish Government it will submit plans to set up a green port at the Firth of Forth. Forth Ports has announced it is keen to bring forward proposals for the SNP adaptation of UK Government plans to give tax breaks to strategic ports.
THE Iron Lady barge had a tight fit under the Forth bridges yesterday (Thursday) morning. Photos from local photographer Gordon Hamilton showcases the barge and its cargo of a topside drilling platform departing from the Port of Rosyth and passing beneath the iconic bridges. The Iron Lady had been berthed at the Port of Rosyth since its arrival on April 11 before departing for Energy Park Fife in Methil where its cargo will be unloaded prior to its decommissioning. The Iron Lady was towed by three of Forth Ports-owned tugs. What happened in April? Onlookers on both the north and south banks of the Forth Estuary were treated to a spectacular as one of the most remarkable marine operations ever undertaken on the river unfolded before their eyes.
A REMARKABLE marine operation has taken place off the coast of East Lothian. The largest construction vessel in the world – Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit – could be seen off the county’s coast for much of the weekend. The 382 metres long and 124 metres wide vessel transferred its huge cargo of a topside drilling platform onto the 200-metre-long barge the Iron Lady on Saturday. The following morning, the Pioneering Spirit, which was specifically designed for the single-lift installation and removal of large offshore platforms, separated from the Iron Lady and the cargo barge was towed clear. The Pioneering Spirit then set off once more for the North Sea.