- Klaipėda Port has inaugurated a modern fleet base to house all specialized equipment and Port Authority vessels.
- The base strengthens port operations with advanced infrastructure for maintenance, pollutant collection, hydrographic work, and equipment repairs.
- By year-end, the fleet base will accommodate 9 specialized vessels owned by the Klaipėda Port Authority.
The Port of Klaipėda is opening a new modern fleet base that will serve as the main hub for its specialized equipment and Port Authority vessels. The facility is built to support port maintenance, pollutant collection, and hydrographic work. It also includes repair workshops for equipment maintenance and a water supply system for the vessels. as outlined in a report from Container News.
Improving Port Operations and Supporting Sustainable Energy
“This base is a well-thought-out infrastructure solution that enhances our technical capabilities and ensures consistent, reliable port operations. The new fleet base also reflects our commitment to invest in progress, technology and people,” said Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.
The facility will offer better working conditions for divers, anti-pollution teams, and vessel crews. A meeting room will also be open to local residents living near the base. In support of green energy goals, a solar power plant will be installed on a highly energy-efficient building. The site will also include an electric car charging station, shore-side electricity for two hybrid pilot boats, and a hydrogen-electric waste collection vessel.
Port Authority Invests in Modern Fleet and Green Energy
By the end of the year, the new fleet base at Klaipėda Port will house a total of 9 specialized vessels owned by the Klaipėda Port Authority. The €5.4 million (US$6.2 million) project is a significant step in modernizing and strengthening the port. The A++ energy-efficient building was constructed by UAB Infes, which won the tender for the project.
The site of the former fleet base will soon be developed into the country’s first green hydrogen production and supply project. Construction and site preparation are set to begin soon, with plans to use the green hydrogen to power Lithuania’s first hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel, which is expected to be completed early next year.
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Source: ContainerNews
