It was a momentous occasion at our Leith project on Tuesday (30th July), with the 293m long Carnival Legend cruise vessel calling into the port’s new deep-water berth. The 88,500-tonne cruise vessel, with around 3,000 passengers and crew on board, was berthed as part of the first full marine trial using the new outer berth.
The project is set to spearhead Scotland’s net-zero goals, accommodating the world’s largest offshore wind installation vessels and will feature a heavy lift capability of up to 100 tonnes per quare metre (t/m2), backed up by 175 acres of adjacent land for associated renewables logistics, marshalling and manufacturing.
The berth is due to be completed at the end of summer and will support Scotland’s energy transition plans, create new high-quality green jobs, and contribute to the country’s goals in achieving net zero emission targets.
Anthony Merron, GRAHAM Project Manager said:
“Witnessing the arrival of the cruise vessel marks a significant milestone on the project and demonstrates the team’s effort in moving the project forward ready for completion at the end of summer”.
A regular visitor into the River Forth, the Carnival Legend is calling into the Port of Leith itself for the first time, with over 3,000 passengers and 930 crew on board.
The ship is 293m long, which is the length of around 25 buses, or three full size football pitches, rising to 12 decks above the water with a tonnage of 88,500 making her over 15 times the size of the Royal Yacht Britannia berthed nearby in Leith. Her guests will disembark in Leith and take advantage of pre-planned day excursions or travel into the city centre to enjoy the many attractions of Scotland’s capital city.