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In the course of September, a number of vessel movements punctuated activities in the dock basins of the Saint Nazaire port facility. Among the notable operations was the departure of the cruise liner World Asia for sea trials, before her return a few days later to the Quai de Penhoët quay.

Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port was among the participants attending the WindEnergy Hamburg Trade Show, which took place from 22nd to 25th September. This event is one of Europe’s leading gatherings dedicated to offshore wind power. This trip provided an opportunity to meet numerous players in the sector and to discuss the development prospects of this rapidly growing industry.

On 18th September, the Decarbonization and Energy Transitions Department at Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port welcomed a delegation from electricity transmission system operator RTE to Montoir de Bretagne.

As part of its industrial and energy transformation strategy, Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port has become a member of France’s Renewable Energy Federation (SER). This move aims to strengthen the Port’s links with industrial players involved in the development of new energy sectors and to support the Regional Community’s energy transition efforts.

In August, Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port personnel replaced a gangway serving berth UB3 at Quai Émile Cormerais quay, which is used for liquid bulk cargo by the CHANE Group.

Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port has just become a member of this international benchmark-setting network that brings together experts in dredging and sediment management in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.