Successful load in of Ninian Northern topside to Dales Voe Decommissioning pad, Lerwick Harbour.

The operation to load-in the 14,200 tonne Ninian Northern topside at Lerwick Harbour's Dales Voe Base has been completed successfully.

The complex operation to slide the topside 185 metres from Iron Lady to a newly-built heavy duty concrete pad, was undertaken over two days.

The process involved synchronising the barge to the quayside to remain absolutely level and a push/pull system of hydraulic engines sliding the total transfer weight of 16,200 tonnes along a purpose built railway.

Footage (c) Lerwick Port Authority/Rory Gillies - Shetland Flyer Aerial Media.