AF Environmental Base
AF Environmental Base
AF Miljøbase Vats in Rogaland is purpose-built for the handling of offshore installations and other marine structures. In addition to optimal depth conditions, the fjord is well-sheltered. The area has been designated for industrial activity and serves as an ideal starting point for business operations.
Port overview
AF Environmental Base Vats is a modern industrial area of approximately 300,000 m2 that is used for recycling offshore structures and maintenance projects. The facility can currently receive all types of rigs and heavy-lift vessels. The base is also favourably located in relation to offshore wind assembly with proximity to Utsira and the Southern North Sea.
Main fatures
- Extreme weather depth in fjord and at quay, no width or length limitation. Can accommodate any type of vessel/rig. Multiple high strength mooring points around the fjord (up to 1300 ton).
- High strength deep water quay that can accommodate more than 20 000 ton load in/out.
- Green shore power and water supply available.
- Located in area with strong supply chain towards offshore industry.
- AF Gruppen is its own Port authority
Background
- The Vats facility was developed in 1980 for construction of large Oil & Gas GBS platforms. Troll A, the largest structure ever moved was constructed in Vats.
- Vats was selected due to the sheltered location and extreme water depth (400m)
- AF tok over the site in 2004 and further expanded the site. Since then the site it has been usen for various construction and decommissioning projects.
Contact
Sigrid Ramuz Bomann-Larsen
Project Director
AF Offshore Decom AS