Exit from Invergordon and 2nd sea day (with the AIDAaura to Greenland and Iceland 3)

Oñemoherakuãva: 30.07.2022

When leaving Invergordon, we saw several oil drilling platforms in the fjord.


Oil drilling platforms
Oil drilling platforms


Some were decommissioned and could be purchased, as our tour guide explained to us. However, we had no need for them.


Oil drilling platform
Oil drilling platform


Others had been brought to Invergordon for maintenance. Before the oil crisis, Invergordon had developed into an important industry for oil platforms.


Oil drilling platforms
Oil drilling platform


With the decreasing demand, the city began to decline.


Exit from the fjord
Exit from the fjord


However, a new industry has emerged here, which will probably become increasingly important in the future: The foundations for offshore wind turbines are prepared in Invergordon (after import from China) for use at sea.


Foundations for offshore wind turbines
Foundations for offshore wind turbines


We passed by a whole series of 'feet' of such turbines, which were waiting to be sunk into the seabed.


Foundations for offshore wind turbines
Foundations for offshore wind turbines


We also encountered a ship on the way that was bringing a foundation to its deployment site.


Foundation for offshore wind turbines
Foundation for offshore wind turbines


When exiting the fjord, we also saw dolphins that accompanied our ship for a while.


Dolphin
Dolphin


Our journey became somewhat uncomfortable when we left the protective Scottish coast: At wind force 9, we spent the day at sea towards Iceland, which led to some discomfort but also to sufficient space for eating and at the buffet.

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Reino Unido
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