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In Pictures / Pioneering Spirit delivers Ninian Northern platform for decommissioning

The world’s largest construction and decommissioning vessel on her first visit to a UK port

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The process of moving the topside from the Pioneering Spirit to the barge continued through the hours of darkness. Photo: John Waters
The Ninian Northern topside – soon to be decommissioned by contractors Veolia/Peterson at the new decommissioning pad at Dales Voe. Photo: Shetland News
The new decommissioning pad at Dale Voe seen from the opposite shore at Califf. Photo: Shetland News

To read our story on the arrival of the Ninian Northern topside please click on the link below:

Ninian Northern rig arrives in Lerwick for decommissioning

Aerial photos: John Waters

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