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Hebrides News, Giant ll,Stornoway

Giant heavy cargo ship in port                         18/11/11

The largest vessel ever to berth in Stornoway Harbour is loading tide energy turbine components at Arnish.

The offshore construction vessel OIG Giant II went alongside at Arnish Pier yesterday.

The Giant II tips the scales at a mighty 18,118 gross tonnes was built as a heavy lift dock ship in 2010.

The 172m long vessel underwent a major conversion the following year and is now fully equipped for installation of structure and equipment at offshore renewable energy developments.

The current visit of the Giant II to Stornoway Harbour is to load the sub-frame and ballast components of a tidal turbine, which will be installed in a test location off the coast of Orkney next week.

If the tide turbine proves successful, then it is likely that orders will be placed for multiple units, some of which may be built at Arnish.

The ship is expected to sail for Orkney early on Saturday morning.