a unique offshore and marine cargo handling terminal
Shepherd Offshore’s offshore supply base, Offshore Technology Park (OTP) is a unique offshore and marine cargo handling terminal and manufacturing cluster. It has a world class reputation in service, cost effectiveness, safety, efficiency and flexibility. Our superb terminal is dedicated to handling all types of cargo, including offshore-marine, conventional & break bulk related materials for import or export. Shipping through our specialised multi-modal facility gives you many direct advantages.
Site Characteristics
Over 40 Years’ Experience
750m Quay Frontage for Short/Long-Term Berthage
Deep Water Quay up to 8m Below Chart Datum
Abnormal & Heavy Load Transport Routes
Gangway/Fender Hire
Office Accommodation Available for Short/Long-Term Hire
Heavy Load Out Pad – Front – Capability of up to 325T Reels
Heavy Load Out Pad – Front – Maximum Load of 590T Reels with Supportive Grillage
Heavy Load Out Pad – Rear – Capability of up to 350T Reels
Heavy Load Out Pad – Rear – Uniformly Distributed Load of up to 19.7T/m²
21,316m²/229,443 ft² Open Storage Areas Adjacent to Quay Frontage
Heavy + Abnormal + Regular Storage Areas Available
Short/Long-Term Storage Solutions Available
Additional Local Open Storage Areas Available
Project-Specific Operational Areas Available
Over 500,000 ft² of Warehousing Available
325T SWL Hammerhead Crane with Maximum Reach of 55.75m and 20T Piggyback Crane (325T SWL @ 24.25 m)
40T SWL Hammerhead Crane with up to 36.20m Reach for Fast Turnaround
In House Mobile Crane Capability up to 250T
In House Forklift Capability up to 32T
In House Transport Capability up to 120T
Material & Product Handling Equipment/Solutions Available
Vessel Berthage/Embarkation Teams
Vessel Mobilisation or Demobilisation Services
Project Management/Tailored Support
Lifting Specialists/Engineering
Heavy + Abnormal + Regular Load Out & Lift Capabilities
Rigging/Lifting Services
Material/Product Handling Services
On-Site Fabrication & Engineering Services
Cargo Releasing Services
Cargo Seafastening Lashing & Securing Services
Freight Forwarding Services
Devanning + Consolidation Services
Procurement Services
Security Support
Company Certified and Accredited ISO 9001 & 18001
Port Security License
Waste Management Licence
6 Miles to mouth of River Tyne
10 Miles to Newcastle International Airport
1.3 Miles between Offshore Technology Park and Neptune Energy Park by Road
0.4 Miles between Offshore Technology Park and Neptune Energy Park by River
365 Days a Year, 24 Hours a Day (Subject to Notice & Agreement)
If you would like to find out more about how you could benefit from our unique services, please do not hesitate to call us any time on: + 44 (0) 191 262 9614 or email us at: headoffice@shepherdoffshore.com
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