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Combi Dock I Carries Wind Turbine Towers to Northern Europe

Combi Dock I is transporting wind turbine towers from Seville to Northern Europe. The vessel, on long-term charter to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, is now serving the East Anglia THREE development.
Combi Dock I transports wind turbine towers from Seville, Spain, to Northern Europe. (Source: SAL via LinkedIn)

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The heavy lift vessel Combi Dock I is transporting wind turbine towers from Seville, Spain, to Northern Europe.

The voyage runs from the shallow waters of the Guadalquivir to the open North Sea, requiring careful planning and precise execution on each trip. With shallow-draft capability and three onboard cranes, Combi Dock I is used to connect inland production locations with offshore installation sites.

After supporting the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, Combi Dock I remains on long-term charter to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. The vessel is now serving the East Anglia THREE development, continuing its role in the transport of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure in Europe.

COMBI DOCK I (IMO: 9400473) is a Heavy Lift Vessel and is sailing under the flag of PORTUGAL. Her length overall (LOA) is 169.4 meters and her width is 25.73 meters.

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This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools to enhance clarity and efficiency.
All information has been reviewed and verified by the HMT News editor.
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