The Port of Argentia has received its first shipment of those massive offshore wind turbine foundations.
Earlier this year it was announced that the port was being established as a transit route and laydown yard for the equipment—the first of its kind in North America.
On Friday evening, the Boskalis heavy transport vessel Target arrived with the first shipment of the foundations, which are known as monopiles.
The port says the milestone comes after 10 months of intensive preparations.
After months of intensive preparations here at Argentia, Boskalis heavy transport vessel Target has arrived with the first shipment of monopiles. Congrats to all workers & contractors for your amazing can-do attitude & execution in establishing NA's 1st monopile marshalling port. pic.twitter.com/IdW5F6MrKl
— Port of Argentia (@PortofArgentia) August 12, 2023
Boskalis heavy transport vessel Target prepares for discharging massive offshore wind foundation monopiles; each exceeding 110m in length & weighing over 2000t. Foundations will laydown at secure marshalling yard at Argentia for eventual install offshore US wind fields. pic.twitter.com/PuLLTJvePO
— Port of Argentia (@PortofArgentia) August 12, 2023
