Site 3 – ferryside
0.57Ha
1m – 6m depth
Sheltered
Testing activities supported at this site
Material, Component & Subassembly Testing
Support structures, moorings & foundations
Scientific instruments & monitoring equipment
Location
Our Ferryside Site, sometimes referred to as Site 3, is located nearshore of the Irish Sea ferry berthing quay. 
Site Features at a Glance
- 1m – 6m depth
- 59ha area
- pontoon available to support testing
- pontoon or vessel access
- sheltered
- seabed – mud / sandy mud
more Detailed information
- The site is 5900 m2 (115m x 50 m and can be accessed from a number of pontoons installed in the vicinity.
- The site varies in depth from 0m to 6m chart datum.
- The metocean conditions at this site are consistently benign, with maximum tidal currents of <1 knot (0.5m/s) and very limited wave exposure.
Gallery
Outline of site area
Ferryside Bathymetry Map
Ferryside Site in use
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.
