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

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

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

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

With the decreasing demand, the city began to decline.

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.

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

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

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

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.