DORMAC Dock 1 is alongside the purpose-built quay, and permanently connected by means of two heavy-duty piles driven 20m deep into the seabed, thus allowing far more stability and control during docking and undocking operations.

The quay has been designed with recesses, allowing the dock to operate close to its edge, thus reducing crane span lengths and maximising efficiency.

Access is via heavy-duty compensating vehicle access ramps, as well as two biometrically-controlled personnel embarkation points. These not only enhance safety and productivity, but adhere to existing Dormac ISPS-approved procedures.

Based on client demands, the new quay has also been designed with back-of-quay support to accommodate offshore supply base activities and services.

The arrival of DORMAC Dock 1 allows DORMAC to not only accommodate a greater number of dry dockings of vessels up to 8,500 ton displacement, but also frees up space in the large graving dock for larger vessels up to Panamax size. The dock is equipped with the latest energy-efficient technology and a computerised levelling system, as well as two brand new 16m 7.5-tonne cranes (instead of the typical 5-tonne cranes).