Site 2 – mainstay quay
0.87Ha
Intertidal – 6m depth
Very sheltered
Testing activities supported at this site
material, Component & subassembly Testing
Dip Testing of devices
Support structures, moorings & foundations
Scientific instruments & monitoring equipment
Location
The Mainstay Quay site, sometimes referred to as META Site 2, is adjacent to Site 1 (Carr Jetty) to the east. 
Site Features at a Glance
- Intertidal – 6m Depth
- 0.87Ha Area
- Slipway and quayside access
- Wet basin, boat hoist and gantry cranes available through Mainstay Marine Solutions Ltd.
- Very sheltered
- Seabed – Mud / Sandy mud
more Detailed information
- A large majority of this site dries at LAT, mostly to 1m, with an area drying to 2m in the south-eastern corner
- The remainder of the site slopes to a depth of 5m.
- The seabed is thought to be muddy throughout the site
- The site encompasses a wet basin with multiple attachment points, including pontoons.
- It can be accessed via a railed slipway which can be used by 2 x 6 tonne gantry cranes.
- The site can also be accessed by quayside crane or boat.
- Metocean conditions at the site are consistently benign, with max tidal currents of <1 knot (0.5m/s) and very limited wave exposure.
Mainstay Quay Gallery
Mainstay Quay Site Outline
Mainstay Quay Bathymetry Map
Mainstay Quay in use
Aerial images of Mainstay Quay
Pembroke Port Aerial Image
Our Quayside test sites
Our quayside test sites provide an easy access, low risk area to test marine energy equipment.
They allow you to effectively monitor and evaluate performance tests, easily adjust device parameters and retrieve equipment quickly – meaning you can repeatedly deploy at low cost and learn lessons quickly.
Want to discuss this test site?
If you have a marine energy project that you are looking to test at this site or any of our others, please get in touch.
With over a decade of experience in the marine renewables industry, our team can also provide support on a range of topics including project management, consenting and stakeholder engagement.
