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The departure of the subsea support vessel TSV AETHRA from the Port of Cork consolidated the completion of a critical phase for the Celtic Connector electrical interconnection project. The specialized vessels from Asso.subsea, designated ATHENA, ARGO, and AETHRA, maintained continuous operations off the coast of Youghal since early February of this year.
Operational and Logistics Management Challenges at the Port of Cork
Regarding working conditions, the crews faced severe weather difficulties during the months of March and April in the work area. Despite the adverse weather conditions, close cooperation between Port of Cork Company and the personnel on board ensured the continuity of activities in a safe manner.
In this way, the maritime agency Ronayne Shipping comprehensively coordinated the consignment and stevedoring services throughout the entire process. The company successfully managed nearly 50 port calls and approximately 600 crew movements under strict operational safety standards.
Regarding onshore support, the execution of logistics maneuvers required the participation of multiple suppliers from the Cork region. Several local companies contributed their technical knowledge and specialized resources to ensure compliance with the established schedules at the dock.
For this reason, entities such as East Cork Crane Hire, Ambipar Revenue (Ireland), MB Transport, and Diamond Freight proved fundamental in the supply chain. Likewise, firms such as Stuart Rodgers Taxi Services, Robbie Walsh, Metlab, and Glenmill Engineering Cork added capabilities to facilitate the return of Asso.subsea vessels in subsequent phases of the project.
Source and photo: Irish Mainport Holdings
