Associated British Ports has taken delivery of a new £5 million airbridge in preparation for the opening of the new Horizon Cruise Terminal, according to ABP’s release.
The 235-tonne airbridge has been custom-built for the Port of Southampton’s newest £55 million cruise terminal. Providing ship to shore access for cruise vessels calling in Southampton, the airbridge is designed to adjust automatically with the tide.
Horizon Cruise Terminal is due to welcome its first cruise ship at the beginning of July and this airbridge is one of two that will be permanently positioned at the state-of-the-art cruise terminal.
The airbridge arrived at 102 berths and was tandem lifted into position using specialist quayside cranes.
The Port of Southampton is Europe’s leading cruise turn-around port and the Horizon Cruise Terminal is in the port’s Western Docks, inside Dock Gate 10.
Port of Southampton
As one of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports, Southampton is a natural choice for a wide range of customers and trades, with facilities to handle virtually any type of cargo. Its natural deep-water harbour and unique double tide allow unrestricted access for the world’s largest vessels. ABP Southampton provides VTS & pilotage services throughout Southampton Water and much of the Central & Eastern Solent.
