Port of Sunderland

Ideally positioned on the North East coast, Port of Sunderland offers immediate access to open sea and the North Sea wind farm developments. With deep water berths open 24/7 and large ship capability, the port can play a major role in supporting the offshore and renewable energy sector, as well as providing comprehensive port operations services and potential for operations and maintenance activities. 

Sunderland is already growing its reputation as a destination for offshore renewable energy and subsea engineering businesses and provides a niche service to companies that can support the ongoing demands of the offshore wind sector. 

With heavy involvement in supporting a number of renewable energy projects, including multiple vessel port calls and the storage of assets within the port prior to their deployment in the field, the port continues to garner a reputation of being ready and able to commit to projects that require planning and control over longer periods of time. 

Port of Sunderland is one of the major economic regeneration sites in the North East and has brownfield development sites with premises and land available on attractive lease terms. Two of these sites have Enterprise Zone Status which will focus on providing excellent facilities for the offshore renewables and subsea manufacturing sectors, as well a base for companies that can utilise the marine facilities of the port.

A skilled and flexible workforce and proximity to major transport links such as Newcastle International and Teesside International Airports, the A1(M) and A19 make the port an ideal location for undertaking crew changes and vessel mobilisations.