Who owns Kishorn port?

Kishorn Port Ltd is a 50/50 joint venture between Ferguson Transport (Spean Bridge) Ltd and Leiths (Scotland) Ltd.

How deep is loch Kishorn?

around 92 metres
Loch Kishorn is a northern branch of Loch Carron about 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) wide and 4 kilometres (2 mi) long, with a maximum recorded depth of around 92 metres (302 ft).

What was built at Kishorn?

Kishorn was used in the 1970s for the construction of the Ninian Central oil production platform. Weighing more than 600,000 tonnes, the platform was the world’s largest floating concrete structure. Now Kishorn is to being used for servicing the world’s biggest semi-submersible offshore drilling rig, Ocean GreatWhite.

Where was Ninian Central built?

Loch Kishorn, Scotland
The Ninian Central Platform is an oil platform in the North Sea. When constructed in Loch Kishorn, Scotland in 1978 the 600,000 tonne platform was the world’s largest man-made movable object before being towed to its current position and sunk to the sea floor.

Who owns the Ninian field?

Oryx UK Energy Co
At the end of 1988 over 811 million bbl (129 million m3) had been produced. Originally operated by Chevron Petroleum (UK), a division of Chevron, the field was acquired and operated by Oryx UK Energy Co.

Is the Ninian Central Platform still operating?

In May 1978, the 600 tonne concrete platform was towed by a total of 8 tugs to east of Shetland. It took 11.5 days and is still in operation today.

Is westeros named after Wester Ross?

Wester Ross is the location for the adventures of John Macnab in the book by John Buchan. American author George R. R. Martin took the name of fictional Westeros in his fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire from Wester Ross.

What is the meaning of Ullapool?

Ulla’s steading
Ullapool itself is said to be derived from the norse ‘Ulla-Bolstadr’ meaning ‘Ulla’s steading’. Fish and sea trade played an important role in why people chose to live here. This was hugely important in the development of what many regard as ‘modern’ Ullapool.

Where is the Tiffany oil rig?

the North Sea
Often referred to as the “T-Block,” the Tiffany, Toni and Thelma fields are located in the central portion of the North Sea, around 250 kilometers north east of Aberdeen. Tiffany began first production in 1993.

What country is Westeros based on?

medieval Britain
Most of the action in Game of Thrones takes place in Westeros. Author of the series George R.R. Martin has stated that Westeros is based on medieval Britain, but as a full-sized continent that is roughly the same size as real-life South America.

Is Ullapool a town or a village?

The picturesque fishing town of Ullapool, nestled on the shores of Lochbroom, is a great holiday destination and a gateway to the Northern Highlands. Situated in one of the least spoilt natural environments in the UK, the town boasts a wealth of things to see and do.

Why is Ullapool called Ullapool?

Ullapool itself is said to be derived from the norse ‘Ulla-Bolstadr’ meaning ‘Ulla’s steading’. Fish and sea trade played an important role in why people chose to live here. This was hugely important in the development of what many regard as ‘modern’ Ullapool.

Is Westeros bigger than America?

But George R. R. Martin, author of the books upon which Game of Thrones is based, says that Westeros, the continent where most of the story’s action takes place, is about the size of South America. The other continents stem from that space.