Located on the Danish island of Bornholm, the Port of Rønne plays a central role in supporting offshore wind projects across the Baltic Sea.
Phase 3 of the port’s futureproofing project, closely aligned with a broader climate and infrastructure strategy, began in late 2023. This phase added over 100,000m² of project space, a 280-meter quay, and a new Ro-Ro ramp, among other upgrades. The new facilities further strengthen the port’s growing importance as a logistics hub for wind turbine shipments and offshore activity in the region.
SFT was selected to collaborate with the contractor MT Højgaard, continuing a partnership built over previous development phases at the Port of Rønne.
The delivery prominently featured 24 Element Fenders (FE 1,250-by-1,000mm, G2.4) with closed-box steel panels measuring 2,250-by-2,850 mm. The project scope also included 10 steel ladders and 28 T-head bollards, 24 of them with 125-tonne mooring capacity and four with a capacity of 200 tonnes. Faced with high demands on design, performance, testing, and rubber quality our in-house engineering team designed the Element Fender systems to fully meet all requirements. The final solution included tension chains to control deflection, ensuring efficient energy absorption, durability, and structural integrity during berthing impacts. With Phase 3 completed, the port has doubled its capacity to handle concurrent offshore wind shipments — a milestone that strengthens its role in the Baltic Sea. As the Port of Rønne moves into Phase 4 of the futureproofing project, SFT remains dedicated to delivering highperformance fender systems that support the port’s future ambitions.
