EEMSHAVEN: HUB IN OFFSHORE WIND LOGISTICS
FOLLOW THE
ENERGY
EEMSHAVEN MEETS
MARITIME REQUIREMENTS
OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY
PLANNING
UP TO 2030
• Draught: 7.5 - 15 m.
TOTAL
• Quay age: 5,085 m. (private and public quays)
- 35 parks within 70 NM
• Width of fairway and basin(s): 110 - 350 m.
- approx. 2,500 turbines
• Wide port entrance: suitable to transport assembled
three-blades rotors
- 12 parks within 48 NM
(power lines, bridges, locks, etc.)
- approx. 975 turbines
• Limited tide range (2.5 m.)
Follow the energy and you will find your way to Eemshaven. Recently, this seaport has developed into one of
the largest energy ports in the Netherlands. Eemshaven accounts for the onshore production of about 8,000
MW of energy. Moreover, being the operating base port for (planned) wind farms in the North Sea Eemshaven
follows the offshore wind energy at the sea side.
- approx. 12,200 MW
SME MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
• No infrastructural restrictions sail in/out of big material
• Jack-up possibilities in front of the quays (1 m.)
Geographically the Eemshaven is excellently situated for the offshore wind activities in the North Sea.
Moreover, the Eemshaven meets all maritime requirements. The Eemshaven offers a wide range of opportunities for the offshore wind sector, in order to meet the next years developments with respect to more than 1000
new buildings of wind turbines. To serve the fast moving sector of offshore wind, Eemshaven demonstrates to
be a hub for offshore windparks on the North Sea.
- approx. 4,750 MW
Energy production from the wind farms tracks the way to Eemshaven for inland distribution.
It is not only the logistical connection between land and sea, but also the energy connection. Eemshaven is
the energy junction of the Netherlands, and perhaps even of Northwest Europe! Follow the energy and get
connected with Eemshaven.
TWO DUTCH PARKS WITHIN 48 NM
• Over 100 hectares offshore sites available
- Gemini and Clearcamp
• Heavy mobile cranes available
- 175 turbines
• Loading capacity quay walls up to 30 tons/m2 (2015)
- total 875 MW
PLUG IN
Follow the energy and plug into your opportunities in the Eemshaven.
Please contact one of our business managers below.
Distances measured from pilot station
SJOERD PETERS
business manager offshore wind
E-mail sp.peters@groningen-seaports.com
Phone +31 (0)65 141 6976
ERIK BERTHOLET
business manager logistics
E-mail e.bertholet@groningen-seaports.com
Phone +31 (0)65 393 9275
‘EEMSHAVEN CAN
EASILY ACCOMMODATE
THE LARGEST HEAVYLIFT JACK-UP VESSELS’
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. EEMSHAVEN: ..........................................
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HUB IN OFFSHORE WIND LOGISTICS
2.EEMSHAVEN:
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SERVICE PORT FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
3. BEATRIXHAVEN:..........................................
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DEDICATED FOR OFFSHORE WIND FACILITY
4. HELIPORT EEMSHAVEN
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5. OFFSHORE WIND .......................................... 11
TEST SITE EEMSHAVEN
6. STEVEDORING COMPANIES
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7. EDUCATION AND TRAINING .......................................... 13
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIANS EDUCATED IN DELFZIJL
8. REFERENCES EEMSHAVEN OFFSHORE WIND
9. SOIL CONDITIONS EEMSHAVEN
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SUITABLE FOR JACKING
10.WIDE SPREAD BASINS ..........................................
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WITHOUT BARRIERS; NAUTICAL POSSIBILITIES
11.DUTCH AIM ..........................................
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FOR OFFSHORE WIND POWER
EEMSHAVEN:
HUB IN OFFSHORE
WIND LOGISTICS
GENERAL SETTINGS EEMSHAVEN
• Within nautical range of planned windfarms
(low costs)
• Direct access to the North Sea
• Competitive purchase and lease prices
• Tax advantage for owners offshore vessels
(ETR less than 5%)
• Multimodal accessibility (road, rail, water)
• Close to airport and rail
• Over 100 hectares offshore sites available
• Sufficient paived/unpaived storage area
available (also adjacent to quay)
• Heavy cargo storage areas available
• Development of a heliport (2015)
• Experience in recent offshore windfarm projects
• Specialized stevedoring companies available:
Orange Blue Terminals, Sealane, Wagenborg,
and Wijnne Barends
OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY
The Dutch government wants renewable energy to meet at least 14% of the overall demand for energy in 2020
and 16% in 2023. Wind seems to be an auspicious option. The government clears the way for the realisation of
4450 MW offshore wind energy in the year 2023. Eemshaven is excellent situated, close to the North Sea, and
well-equipped to accommodate logistic (offshore) projects. The last years it has been busy in Eemshaven
regarding assembly and shipping activities of wind turbines. These have been destined for Bard 1 wind park
and the 60 MW Alpha Ventus wind farm, which was the first offshore wind farm operational in German waters
and other wind parks like Bard offshore I, Borkum West II, Riffgat, MEG offshore I and Riffgrund I. In the near
future many offshore wind projects are planned, in which Eemshaven fits as a hub in offshore wind logistics.
OFFSHORE TERMINAL EEMSHAVEN
Many facilities are available in Eemshaven, like business sites, service locations, storage possibilities, (heavy)
quays, etc. which makes this port excellent suitable as offshore hub. The distance to the wind farms (under
construction) is short. It is only 23 nautical miles from Eemshaven to the nearest planned wind farm.
CONNECTIONS
Due to the uncongested roads and ports, and efficient logistics there are hardly any waiting times in the
Eemshaven. Eemshaven has a direct road connection via N46 and N33 with the Dutch road system and is also
directly connected tot the Dutch railway system. An airport is in the vicinity and a heliport will be developed.
MAJOR INVESTMENT
In the western part of Eemshaven over 100 hectares are available for offshore facilities. Groningen Seaports
invests about € 25 million in 700 metres new heavy quay facilities and extends the Beatrixhaven by 500 metres
which is regarded to be an important investment in order to meet the requirements for the offshore wind
industry. Building activities are expected to be finished in 2015.
“EEMSHAVEN: BASE PORT AND FUTURE SERVICE
PORT FOR THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY”
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EEMSHAVEN:
SERVICE PORT FOR
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Thousands of wind turbines are being built in the North Sea over the coming years. Eemshaven is perfectly
situated and well-equipped for both logistics and the offshore wind industry. In addition Eemshaven offers a
wide range of opportunities for service and maintenance companies. With connections for power supply and
fresh water, mooring/berthing facilities, storage possibilities and the presence of several logistic providers
Eemshaven meets all requirements to accommodate maintenance and service companies.
FACILITIES
There are sufficient berthing places for small and medium sized vessels in the Emmahaven and it is possible
to embark passengers. Besides that, plenty of storage areas are available: paved or unpaved, outside and/or
in warehouses. The areas are suitable for the storage of containers. Moreover, the Emmahaven disposes connections for power (220 VAC and 380 VAC), fresh-water, and offers possibilities for fuel bunkering and grey
water disposal. Furthermore, several sites for permanent use are available around the Emma- or Beatrixhaven
and can be bought or leased. It is also possible to rent existing locations or make use of existing facilities.
Next to that Groningen Seaports will realize onshore locations for testing prototypes of future offshore wind
turbines and will construct a starting and landing site for helicopters close to the Eemshaven. It is expected
that the heliport will be operational in 2016.
“EEMSHAVEN IS PERFECTLY SITUATED AND
WELL-EQUIPPED FOR BOTH LOGISTICS
AND THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY.”
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BEATRIXHAVEN:
DEDICATED FOR
OFFSHORE WIND FACILITY
2015: HEAVY LOAD QUAY; 30 TON/M2 | NEAR QUAY JACKING
Groningen Seaports has examined the logistic
possibilities of the Beatrixhaven for offshore
construction and transhipment vessels like
jack-ups, pontoons and freighters with large
cranes. Simulations demonstrated that most
offshore vessels can approach this basin without problems in wind conditions mounting 8
Bft.
THE BEATRIXHAVEN
In 2008 Groningen Seaports constructed a basin
dedicated to shortsea and offshore activities: the
Beatrixhaven. This new harbour measures now
about 700 metres and after completion in early
2015 1,200 metres. A loading/unloading quay
has been constructed on the southern part of
this harbour. The Beatrixhaven connects directly
to the port infrastructure.
In the first phase of the project Groningen Seaports
constructed a harbour basin measuring 375 metres
long and about 150 metres wide with a total quay
length of 375 metres and a depth alongside of 9
metres NAP. Both AG Ems, and Wijnne Barends,
have established their new terminal there and are
in full operation.
MAJOR INVESTMENT
The Beatrixhaven is extended by 500 metres including
turning area. Next to that Groningen Seaports constructs
about 700 metres new heavy quay, of which the western
quay wall of appproximately 220 metres will have a maximum capacity (uniformly distributed load) of 30 ton/m2.
Jacking of vessels will be permitted directly adjacent to the
quay wall. A major investment from about € 25 million and
very important to meet the requirements for an offshore
wind facility. Building activities are planned to be finished
in early 2015. In the near future many offshore wind
projects are planned in the North Sea within nautical
range of the Eemshaven.
CONNECTIONS
Due to the uncongested roads and ports, and efficient
logistics, there are hardly any waiting times in the Eemshaven. Eemshaven has a direct road connection via N46
and N33 with the Dutch road system and is also directly
connected to the Dutch railway system. An airport is in the
vicinity and a heliport will be developed.
AVAILABILITY OF LAND
Sites for permanent use can be bought or leased. In the
Eemshaven is over 100 hectare available for offshore facilities. It is also possible to build a private terminal behind
the quay.
FOR SALE OVER 100 HECTARES
OFFSHORE SITES IN THE EEMSHAVEN
± 35 ha
± 19 ha
± 48 ha
BUSINESS SITES • (HEAVY CARGO) QUAYS • MOORING FACILITIES FOR JACK-UP VESSELS
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HELIPORT
EEMSHAVEN
OFFSHORE WIND
TEST SITE
EEMSHAVEN
In recent years Eemshaven has become the backdrop to large-scale activities concerning the assembly and shipping of wind
turbines. For the next years many wind park initiatives are planned for the North Sea as well. Eemshaven is able to play a
key role in maintaining and repairing these planned wind turbines. Therefore a starting and landing site for helicopters will
be constructed close to the Eemshaven. All required procedures are under development and it is expected that the heliport
Eemshaven will be operational in 2016.
Groningen Seaports together with its partner ECN, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, will realize an offshore wind
test site within close vicinity of Eemshaven. This test site will have the following specifications:
10 km zone heliport
• 6 Onshore test locations for future offshore wind turbines with the following dimensions:
- Up to 15 MW
- Up to 180 m hub height
- Up to 230 m rotor diameter
• Excellent wind climate > 8 m/s at 100 m height
• Excellent transport facilities either by road or over water
• First 2 prototype locations available in 2014
• Up to 4 additional prototype locations available in 2015
LOCATION
Below a visualisation is shown with the planned test site location west of Eemshaven.
TEST SITE
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STEVEDORING
COMPANIES
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING: WIND
TURBINE TECHNICIANS
EDUCATED IN DELFZIJL
The Orange Blue Terminal Eemshaven ensures loading,
unloading and port services. Eemshaven stands out its
excellent infrastructure and handling conditions for offshore wind parks and is therefore the ideal home port for
wind energy projects in the North Sea. We recognised the
potential of this business location at an early stage. Since
July 2011 the new Orange Blue Terminal is available for
business round the clock - backed by the comprehensive
expertise and many years of experience of the Buss Group.
Eemshaven has ideal logistics proximity to 21 wind farms,
adequate draught for construction vessels, appropriate
space to handle all the components required and adequate
quay length for efficient transhipment operations.
Sealane was established in 1979 in the (at the time) brand
new Eemshaven Seaport in the North of the Netherlands.
Sealane stores, handles, tranships and distributes both
dry, general and conditioned cargo shipped in either by
sea or by road. We have 2 stevedoring terminals close to
the entrance of the port. Sealane provides door-to-door
distribution and forwarding services. We offer a comprehensive package of shipping agency services to ships
calling in at Eemshaven. Sealane and Nor Lines A/S run a
weekly liner service between Eemshaven and Norway. We
offer a comprehensive package of agency services to ships
calling in at Eemshaven including bunkering, provisions,
crew changes.
www.orange-blue-terminals.nl
www.sealane.nl
The region provides a wide range of education and training facilities. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Hanzehogeschool
offer higher, scientific and post-graduate education.
The Energy Academy Europe is an international center of excellence in energy education and technical vocational education
is provided by the Energy College. Noorderpoort College offers certified courses and training in the field of offshore wind
(e.g. wind turbine technicians), using practice rooms, simulators, and a training vessel in the port of Delfzijl.
“EXCELLENTLY SITUATED, WIDE SPREAD
BASINS, APPROACHABLE WITHOUT
Wijnne Barends offers more than 15,000 square metres of
sheltered storage at Beatrixhaven in the Eemshaven (the
Short Sea Basin). Located directly by the sea the port can
handle ships transporting cargo to and from the European
ports thereby saving about six hours sailing. The Wijnne
Barends’ quay in the Eemshaven extends to 400 metres.
Three 100-metre ships can be handled simultaneously
along this quay.
Wagenborg has a modern multipurpose terminal in the
port of Eemshaven. The quay has a length of 1,400 metres
and roll-on roll-off facilities and a great depth. The storage
capacity of Wagenborg is 140,000 m2. Goods from the
Netherlands and Germany are stored and loaded into
ships by Wagenborg. Loads for the Northwest European
markets find their way through the modern transshipment
terminal in Delfzijl over land and water.
www.wijnne-barends.nl
www.wagenborg.com
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SEA LOCK INTERFERENCE, AND
SEVERAL SPECIALIZED STEVEDORING
COMPANIES AVAILABLE TO HANDLE
OFFSHORE LOGISTICS.
NO DOUBT EEMSHAVEN IS
THE BEST LOCATION.“
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REFERENCES
EEMSHAVEN
OFFSHORE WIND
Oleg Strashnov for Riffgat Wilhelminahaven, September
2012
“EEMSHAVEN OFFERS OPTIMAL CONDITIONS FOR OFFSHORE VESSELS. SPACE,
WELL-SKILLED LOGISTIC PROVIDERS AND
THE PRESENCE OF FACILITIES WE NEED”
JB 114 transporting for Alpha
Ventus - Julianahaven, July
2009
Thor (Hochtief ) loading for
Alpha Ventus - Wagenborg,
Julianahaven, June 2011
Wave Walker for Windpark
Gemini - Sealane, Emmahaven,
August 2014
MPI Adventure loading for
Borkum West - Orange Blue
Terminals, Julianahaven,
September 2013
Brave Tern loading rotors for
Bard Offshore 1 - Wagenborg,
Julianahaven, April 2013
Innovation loading for Global
Tech 1 - Orange Blue Terminals,
Julianahaven, July 2013
Borwin Beta for MEG Offshore Wijnne Barends, Beatrixhaven,
March 2014
Pacific Orca loading MP’s en
TP’s for Riffgrund 1 - Orange
Blue Terminals, Julianahaven,
March 2014
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SOIL CONDITIONS
EEMSHAVEN SUITABLE
FOR JACKING
JULIANA- AND BEATRIXHAVEN BASINS
Based on cone penetration tests a W-E profile has been
constructed directly North of the western part of the
Juliana harbour basin. The depth of the soil profile is
50 m starting at approximately NAP+4,5 m. The profile
shows a sandy top layer to approximately NAP -15 m,
followed by a layer of clayey silt, silty clay to NAP-19 m/
NAP-23 m. Underneath follows generally a well compacted sand layer.
FIGURE 1 >>
Soil profile W-E North side western part of the Julianahaven
basin (length profile appr. 600 m.). The soil profile shown in
The port of Eemshaven is situated in the north of the Netherlands at the river Ems close to Germany, bordering the Wadden
Sea. Most of the port area is reclaimed land outside the primary dikes. The area has been raised with 4 to 5 m sand, therefore
providing stable soil conditions for on-shore developments.
figure 1 gives an impression of the soil conditions of this part
of the Eemshaven. Variations can occur depending on the exact
area of interest.
JACK-UP VESSELS
Jack-up vessels frequently visited Eemshaven during the
last years. Due to the recent offshore wind farm projects
these vessels frequently visit Eemshaven to load heavy
equipment required for the construction of these wind
farms.
The depth of the Juliana harbour basin varies between
NAP-14 m and NAP-17 m. For jack-up vessels visiting the
Juliana harbour leg penetration analysis have been carried out based on cone penetration tests. These results
indicate that for loads between 150 Mega Newton and 250
Mega Newton penetrations between 4 m to 7 m below the
seabed are to be expected. The legs penetrate the silty clay
layer but penetration in the underlying sands is limited.
The maximum safe proximity of the legs of a jack-up vessel
to the quay depend on the penetration depth of the legs.
In order not to endanger the stability of the quay walls,
leg penetration is not allowed in the passive zone of the
quay walls. Depending on the exact loads, quay and soil
conditions distances from 15 m are to be expected. Please
note that calculations of leg penetration and safe distance
of legs to the quay wall are mandatory before acquiring
permission from the harbour board.
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WIDE SPREAD
BASINS WITHOUT
BARRIERS
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A
1
B
2
C
D
E
3
F
NAUTICAL POSSIBILITIES
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1. Roro facility AG Ems
2. Roro facility Groningen Seaports
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3. Oil jetty Julianahaven
4. Roro facility Wagenborg
5. Loading/unloading facility Wagenborg
6. Services jetty
7. Floating jetty
8. Loading/unloading facility Wilhelminahaven
Eemshaven has no nautical restrictions regarding the offshore wind industry. All depths and heights are relative to
Normal Amsterdam Level (NAP). This means with mean tide LW is 1.38 m below and HW is 1.18 above NAP.
BEATRIXHAVEN
WILHELMINAHAVEN
Length 670 m (1,200 m in 2015)
Width110-150 m
Draught max.
7.5 m
Jacking permitted
Yes (2015)
Length 1,200 m
Width275-350 m
Draught max.
15 m
Jacking permitted
Not allowed
QUAY:
Quay age (south)
1,160 m (pressure 4-6 ton/m2)
Quay age (west; from 2015)220 m (pressure 30 ton/ m2)
Quay width
30 m
Quay height
4.4 m
QUAY:
Quay age (north)
Quay age (south)
Quay age (east)
Quay width
Quay height
525 m (pressure 4-6 ton/m2)
450 m (pressure 4-6 ton/m2)
275 m (pressure 4-6 ton/m2)
40 m
5.5 m
JULIANAHAVEN
EMMAHAVEN
Length 1,200 m
Width200-250 m
Draught max.
11.5 m
Jacking permitted
Yes, >15 m from quay *
Length 500 m
Width110-150 m
Draught max.
7.5 m
Jacking permitted
Not allowed
QUAY:
Quay age (north)
Quay age (south)
Quay width
Quay height
QUAY:
Quay age (north)
Quay width
Quay height
1,100 m (pressure 6-20 ton/m2)
1,200 m (pressure 2.5-7.5 ton/m2)
varies
4.4 m
135 m (pressure 4-6 ton/m2)
varies
4.4 m
OTHER FACILITIES:
Services jetty
120 m
Floating jetty
740 m
Losstoep Wagenborg
320 m
(mooring location pontoons)
* Subject to changes
“Groningen Seaports believes that the mentioned details are correct, but some data may be subject to changes”
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DUTCH AIM FOR
OFFSHORE WIND
POWER
1800
5000
1600
4500
4000
1400
3500
START BUILDING BASED
ON NEXT TENDER
(ROUND III)
1200
1000
3000
2500
GEMINI
800
2000
600
400
LUCHTERDUINEN
1500
EGMOND AND AMALIA
1000
200
500
0
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
MW PER YEAR (LEFT)
2015
2016
2017
2018
ON OFFER (LEFT; ENERGY AGREEMENT)
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2019
2020
2021
TOTAL MW (RIGHT)
2022
2023
MORE INFORMATION
GRONINGEN SEAPORTS
Handelskade Oost 1
9934 AR Delfzijl
P.O. Box 20004
9930 PA Delfzijl
The Netherlands
Phone +31 (0)596 640400
Fax +31 (0)596 630464
E-mail info@groningen-seaports.com
Website www.groningen-seaports.com