Expanding our current facilities at Hatston for growing industries
Orkney Logistics Base will be an expansion of our current quay at Hatston, able to provide berthing facilities to a range of sectors year-round.
Located north-west of Kirkwall, Hatston is used primarily to host our world-renowned cruise activities. We welcome over 200 cruise vessels and 200,000 passengers to Orkney per year, with Hatston being our main cruise terminal. As a result, Hatston is one of the most active cruise ports in the UK.
Our development of the existing quay will provide additional berthing space to support industries such as offshore wind, oil and gas, freight and aquaculture. This expansion will free space at other harbours around the islands, contributing to improved logistics and services.
With additional space and quay length, Orkney Logistics Base will be able to support current operations and encourage growth across a number of other key sectors.
Orkney Logistics Base at a glance
- 7.5 hectares of adjacent new hardstanding laydown area
- A 300m extension to provide 685m of quay, with a 150m inner berth
- 10m water depth
- Facility for future ‘Roll-on, Roll-off’ lifeline ferry services
- Boat lift facility
- Community amenities
- Shoreside expansion and commercial opportunities
Notices
Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority has applied to the Scottish Ministers for marine licences under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 to construct and dredge for a Logistics Base Development at Hatston Harbour. Copies of the applications and associated reports can be viewed by clicking the button below.
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