The Port of Świnoujście is home to Poland’s first offshore wind terminal and one of the most modern in Europe.
Designed to support the country’s transition to renewable energy, the terminal will supply clean electricity to 1.5 million households. As part of this multi-stage project, Quay 1 and Quay 2 have been upgraded and extended to a total length of 500 meters to accommodate specialized vessels for offshore wind farm installations.
To equip the expanded infrastructure, the contractor commissioned ShibataFenderTeam to supply 51 Cone Fender systems (SPC 1000, G3.0) with closed-box steel panels (2,300-by-3,300 mm) and UHMW-PE pads, along with 13 SD Fender systems (200-by-200- by-1,600 mm). The project scope also included 26 T-Head Bollards, each with a 100-ton capacity.
The terminal is designed to handle jack-up barges and heavy-lift vessels needed for the 15 MW wind turbine installations. These large vessels transport 100-meter- high, 1,000-ton foundations and 150-meter-long Windmill components, with safety and precision being core requirements. Engineered for reliability, our high-quality fender systems are responsible for protecting people, vessels, infrastructure, and cargo during these demanding operations.
Despite global supply chain challenges and shipping delays, seamless collaboration among all stakeholders resulted in the fenders being delivered ahead of schedule. Diligent management contributed to the project’s overall progress, aligning with the port’s early readiness by a week. Efficient coordination between in-house and external teams kept everything on track, showcasing SFT’s supply chain efficiency.
