Renewal Energy Brochure
3rd Floor Marine Point Belview Port Slieverue Waterford Ireland +353 - 51 - 874 907 +353 - 51 - 874 908 info@portofwaterford.com www.portofwaterford.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS ____________ INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1 WHY IRELAND AND WATERFORD?.........................................................................2 Wind Energy............................................................................................................................................................2 Ocean Energy...........................................................................................................................................................5
.......................................................................................................................................6 (PHOTO: FASTNET SHIPPING)..................................................................................6 LOCATION....................................................................................................................7 UTILITIES SERVICES..................................................................................................9 .......................................................................................................................................9 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL...................................................................................10 .....................................................................................................................................11 PORT OPERATIONS..................................................................................................12 PORT FACILITIES......................................................................................................13 .....................................................................................................................................13 CARGO BERTHS AND FACILITIES..........................................................................14 .....................................................................................................................................16 STORAGE FACILITIES..............................................................................................17 MARINE SERVICES...................................................................................................20 PORT SERVICE COMPANIES...................................................................................24 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SERVICES.......................................................25
Introduction Since it's foundation, the organisation has played a vital role in the development of the city of Waterford and the south east Ireland region. The company is focused on delivering the needs of new and existing customers. The port’s main facility is at Belview, some 5 miles downstream of Waterford City, and 12 miles from open sea. The City Quays facility is available for secure open storage of cargo and berthing of vessels. Port of Waterford is the only port in Ireland with planning permission secured for further extensions to the Belview site. In addition, the Port Company has an extensive land bank available for development. Adjacent to the port IDA Ireland has developed a business park. Port of Waterford would be delighted to hear from interested parties who may require land. Further details are contained within this document.
Warehousing
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Why Ireland and Waterford? Wind Energy Wind energy is currently the largest contributing resource of renewable energy in Ireland and has huge potential for future requirements. By 2050, Irish wind could contribute 2.5% to EU Electricity Demand and just over 5% of EU wind energy generation could come from Ireland [Ref: SEAI Wind Energy Roadmap]. Ireland has the potential to generate enough electricity to exceed domestic demand by 2030. There are approximately a dozen wind farms in the SouthEast of Ireland are in contract stage and another dozen in pre-planning stage. As a result, this shows the importance of Waterford as a gateway to servicing these sites. The map below shows both existing and potential windfarms in Ireland. We believe Waterford is capable of serving domestic developments and service and support of offshore developments.
Waterford
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Ocean Energy In addition, ocean energy is Ireland’s greatest energy resource. Given our location on the fringes of Europe, we can take advantage of the huge potential of the ocean. Our ocean territory extends to an area ten times our land area, and includes seas with some of the strongest wave energy. Through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, there is a dedicated government body providing supports, policy frameworks, research, funding and infrastructure projects to develop Ireland’s potential for delivering energy to the domestic market and beyond. Ireland is set to be a net exporter of electricity by 2016, facilitated by the new 500MW East-West Interconnector.
(photo: Fastnet Shipping)
Ireland has world leading ocean energy companies, as well as those with marine engineering and research capabilities. It has a solid reputation for R&D and clean technology services and products.
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Waterford’s Institute of Technology, is a highly respected third-level education institution, with specific programmes geared to Sustainable Energy Engineering. The Port of Waterford has over 1 kilometre of quays – with depths alongside of 8m to 10m CD. The Belview facility is compact and uncongested and has handled renewable energy project cargo in the recent past. Port of Waterford has handled the unloading of wind turbine and renewable energy equipment. It is well positioned to service tidal and wind resource developments in the south and east coasts of Ireland, and potential to service UK wind farms. Summary All these factors make Waterford an ideal base for renewable energy projects in Ireland and nearby energy markets. Read on for more detailed information on our strengths and capabilities.
(photo: Fastnet Shipping)
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Location Port of Waterford’s location is its strength. It is located in the southeast of Ireland, close to continental Europe. This location makes ideal as a stepping stone for land and water based projects.
European Wind Energy Association’s 20 year offshore network development plan shows that Waterford is well positioned to service energy infrastructure projects in the Irish Sea, Bristol Channel and beyond.
There is enough wind around Europe’s coasts to power Europe seven times over. (www.ewea.org) Page | 7
Waterford is served by motorway and high-grade national primary route. The Port's Belview facility is located 5 miles (8 kilometres) outside of Waterford, away from a busy urban environment, with associated security concerns.
Ballina
Dublin
Waterford
Waterford is a natural hub for – Sea – Road – with direct access to »
Waterford to Dublin Motorway
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Waterford to Cork
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Waterford to Limerick & Galway
– Rail - with 4 spurs connecting to rail network
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Utilities Services There are comprehensive utilities services in the area, geared to develop the Port Zone into the future: •
Waste Water Treatment
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Belview Strategic Water Supply Scheme
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€13m investment by IDA/Kilkenny County Council
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Supplies 3,300m3 water per day
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Potential to supply 15,000m3
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Existing high-voltage electrical network
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High-capacity fibre optic network
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Future potential to connect to Gas network
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Development potential The immediate hinterland of IDA Ireland Belview Park area has 247 hectares zoned as follows: •
Pharma/Industry/Technology
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Port Facilities & Industry
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Specialist Industrial activity
27 hectares [immediate availability] 165 hectares 55 hectares
In addition, the Port company has available 24 hectares for immediate use. This land is zoned “port-related”, with easy access and a short distance from the quays.
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Port Operations •
24 hrs x 7 days
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Competitive and flexible stevedoring
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Vessel maximum draft 9.5mtrs subject to tide
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Vessels length: (normally) 200mtrs
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Comprehensive CCTV and access control security system
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On-site Customs and security personnel
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Local towage operators - see section below.
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No beam restriction
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No air draft restriction
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Navigable channel of 10 nautical miles
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Transit time: mouth of harbour to Belview terminal – 1.5 hours.
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Average natural depth of 9 mtrs (at low tide) o Except two bar areas (maintained to minimum of 6.5mtrs at low tide)
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Depths available at high tide 12.5mtrs to 13.5mtrs o Except bars at 10mtrs to 11mtrs
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290mtrs turning basin
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Large vessel specific dimensions to berth can be discussed with Harbour Master.
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Port Facilities
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Belview •
general and container cargo
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secure open and covered storage
City Quays •
general cargo
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secure open storage
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Cargo Berths and Facilities
Quay Length
Depth
Facilities
450 metres
8 metres
2 x 40t wide-span 50 tonne gantry cranes Maximum span 28 metres 1 x Reachstacker 200 Refrigerated points 4 Rail sidings under cranes
Special cargo can be discharged using one of two gantry cranes. There is potential to store such cargo under the gantry cranes, or load direct on to transport, in the same move, minimising damage potential. Stevedoring with this gantry crane is performed by Waterford Container Terminal Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Port of Waterford. It’s dedicated staff are customer focused, very experienced and extremely flexible.
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Quay Length
Depth
400 metres
8-9 metres
Facilities 2 x Liebherr 50 tonne mobile harbour cranes (3rd party) 20 m3 grab 11 m3 cactus grab spreaders Mobile cranes – private hire Hoppers Ancillary equipment
Stevedoring is performed by Southeast Port Services. Bulk and breakbulk cargoes are stevedored with ample on-quay short-term storage.
(photos: Southeast Port Services)
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In addition, there is a private berth for discharging cement, and general cargoes. Quay Length
Depth
Facilities
120 metres
9 metres
1 x Liebherr mobile harbour cranes 12m3 grab 400 t/hour pneumatic discharge unit Mobile cranes – private hire Hoppers Ancillary equipment
Stevedoring is performed on this private quay by Stokestown Port Services.
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Storage Facilities Extensive local storage is available in immediate port area and hinterland. There is both racked and bulk storage available in various units. Storage Facility Southeast Port Services (non-palletised) Southeast Port Services (Belview Bulk Storage - non-palletised) Stokestown Port Services (non-palletised) Store-all Warehousing (palletisd and non-palletised) Specialised Ambient and Cold Storage (palletised) On-quay transit store (non-palletised)
160,000 sq.ft. 109,000 sq.ft 110,000 sq.ft 270,000 sq.ft 104,000 sq.ft. 16,000 sq.ft
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Secure Open Storage On-site storage capacity in specific locations in Belview
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Secure Open Storage Open storage area available for short and long term storage. Secure storage adjacent to, or on quay Up to 28, 000 sq. metres / 2.8086 hectares available Easy access to road network
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Marine Services Agents Name
Telephone Number
DFDS Logistics Excel Shipping Services Southeast Port Services Ltd. Stokestown Port Services Ltd.
+353 1 8895 100 +353 51 851 294 +353 51 851 811 +353 51 833 338
Also: agents operating from other locations for specific vessels. Chandlery Experienced chandlery firms located locally, through agents. Mooring For mooring linesman, contact appointed agent to arrange. Towage There are two licensed tug operators within the confines of the port. Others are available on request. The local tug operators have the following vessels: Name
Name Telephone Address:
Southeast Tug Services +353(0)51 852819 19 Otteran Place, South Parade, Waterford, Ireland
Email:
setugs@eircom.net
Voith Schneider, 2,500 BHP, 30 Ton BP International loadline
Voith Schneider, 1,400 BHP, 17 Ton BP
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Name Telephone Address:
Fastnet Shipping +353 51 832 946 Bridgewood House, Ballyrobin, Ferrybank, Waterford, Ireland.
Email: Website:
fastnetshipping@eircom.net www.fastnetshipping.com
Twin Aquamaster, 4,600 BHP, 45 Ton BP Twin Voith Schneider, 2,940 BHP, 25 Ton BP International loadline Also: a number smaller tugs, workboats, safety boat etc. Marine plant: Pontoon, Modular barges, Jackup barges, multi-use barges
(photo: Fastnet Shipping)
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Specialist Wind farm service vessels Fastnet Swift, Fastnet Tern, Fastnet Puffin, Fastnet Skua
(photos: Fastnet Shipping)
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Port Stevedores There are several licensed stevedores to choose from. Name
Telephone
Cargo
Southeast Port Services
+353 51 851811
bulk & general cargoes
Stokestown Port Services
+353 51 833338
bulk & general cargoes
Waterford Container Terminal +353 51 301400
lift-on/lift-off & project cargo
Port Service Companies See over.
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Warehouses
Transport Operators
Shippers & Forwarders
Stevedores Shipbrokers
Ship Agents
Reefer Maintenance
Customs Clearance
Chandlers & Suppliers
Cargo superintendents
Port Service Companies Belview Technical Services Bell Transport Services Celtic Forwarding DFDS Logistics Excel Shipping Services Endesa Ireland Leeside Shipping Morris Oil Southeast Port Services Stokestown Port Services Store-All
Fiddown, Co. Kilkenny Tel: +353 51 643 301 Knockmullan Lodge, Belview, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 851 811 Belview Port, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 422 235 Belview Port, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 831 200 Belview Port, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 833 338 Christendom, Ferrybank, Waterford Tel: +353 51 832 411
Suir Shipping Trans-Stock Warehousing & Cold Storage
Belview Port, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 830 760 Kings Lane, Passage East, Co Waterford Tel: +353 51 382 657 Belview Port, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 851 821 Docklands Innovation Park, 128-130 East Wall Road, Dublin 3, Ireland Tel: +353 188 95 100 Belview Port, Belview, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 851 294 Great Island Power Station, New Ross, Co Wexford Tel: +353 51 388 161 Belview, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 851 762
Tuskar Shipping Agencies
12 Grange Park Road, Waterford Tel: +353 51 876 847
Waterford Container Terminal
Belview Port, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 301 400
Waterford Port Services
Belview Port, Gorteens, Slieverue, Waterford Tel: +353 51 851 462
3rd Floor, Marine Point, Belview Port, Slieverue, Waterford, Ireland +353 - 51 - 874 907
info@portofwaterford.com
+353 - 51 - 874 908
www.portofwaterford.com
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Summary of operations and services Item Agents
Details Two local agents; others operating at national level.
Anchorage
Two locations: Dunmore East – stone-shingle Inner harbour – mud-sand
Approach
Waterford is a natural harbour with an entrance 3 miles wide. There is a channel access maintained for shipping, allowing vessels of 6.5m to enter the port. Vessels with deeper draught can enter at high tide, under instruction of the Harbour Master. Navigational aids as per Admiralty Chart 2046.
Berths
1. Bulk 2. Container 3. Cruise 4. Private bulk
Bunkers
Arrange through nominated agent.
Cargoes
Bulk – fertilizers, timber, grain, animal feed, livestock, steel, project cargo Lift-on Lift-off – containers, project cargo
Chandlery
Local chandlery firms are available through a nominated agent.
Maintenance
On-site maintenance personnel for truck, container and reefer maintenance and monitoring Approved mooring linesmen available through a nominated agent.
Mooring Pilotage
Compulsory for all vessels exceeding 100gt. To request a pilot, the agent should contact the Pilot Station +353-(0)51-383119
Road
N29 national primary road connecting to M9 (Waterford-Dublin) N24 Limerick - Galway N25 (Rosslare-Cork)
Rail
4 rail sidings off the mainline rail network Regular train schedule to West of Ireland – 3 times per week
Radio
VHF Channel 14 & 16 (calling); Channel 10 (berthing operations)
Reefers
200+ refrigerated plug in points
Security
Extension CCTV coverage On-site security personnel 24x7 Perimeter patrols
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Item Storage
Stevedoring Tides
Details Extensive local warehousing in immediate port hinterland: •
bulk, break-bulk and palletised cargo. 270,000sq.ft. palletised/non-palletised storage (3rd party) 270,000sq.ft. bulk storage (3rd party) 109,000sq.ft. bulk storage (3rd party) 110,000sq.ft. bulk storage (3rd party) – being constructed
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temperature controlled and ambient storage services 104,000sq.ft (3rd party)
• Quayside Transit store 16,000sq.ft. • 2 x Cement silos • Uncovered storage available in secure area There are three licensed bulk stevedores and one licensed container stevedore. Tide reference point is Cheekpoint, recording and providing UKHO with accurate data for future tide predictions. Spring range = 4m Neap range = 2m Northerly winds tend to decrease tide height
Towage
Trailer Parking
Southerly winds tend to increase height. Four tugs in immediate port vicinity 1 x 45 tonne B.P. 1 x 35 tonne B.P. 1 x 25 tonne B.P. Fire fighting equipment 1 x 13 tonne B.P. Limited On-site parking, and by arrangement.
Vessel dimensions:
Up to 160m at Belview at all times. Vessels over 160m by arrangement.
Water
Fresh Water available from at Belview through agent.
Waste reception facilities
Waste compound is available for segregated ships waste. Local waste management services are available through agent.
Weather
Waterford is a sheltered port Prevailing winds are from the West/Southwest.
Weighbridges
2 x weighbridges. The weighbridge at main entrance is used for both container and bulk traffic. It is also an approved public weighbridge for the purposes of weighing vehicles for road tax. The 2nd weighbridge is for bulk traffic.
Working Hours
24 hours, 7 days; Stevedoring hours are as required by shipping needs.
3rd Floor, Marine Point, Belview Port, Slieverue, Waterford, Ireland +353 - 51 - 874 907
info@portofwaterford.com
+353 -51 - 874 908
www.portofwaterford.com
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