Company

About us

Windafjord Port (Dommersnes AS) is an incorporated company owned by Vindafjord municipality and Weston Yards, freedom to operate commercially.

The purpose of the company is to develop the Dommersnes Industrial site, which has seen limited continuous activity, into an industrial port in particulary servicing the Offshore Wind industry.

Key selling points

Our business model is rental of port area to Developers or EPCs (1st tier suppliers) for executing their projects, as well as supplying logistic services in the port and facilitating further suppliers

Infrastructure and natural advantages

Planning permit is in place (development plan)
Large Area up to 530.000m2 (53 Hectars)
Sheltered waters - little current, waves or wind
Deep waters: 10-30m at quays, up to 100m+
Wet storage – ample areas in nearby waters: 10+ million m²
Bedrock – very large load capacity

Strategic location

Short distance to Utsira North (44 nautical miles) & North Sea/UK

Expertise and experience

Proven track record: Ekofisk breakwater and Hywind Tampen
Skilled workforce available in Vindafjord and the greater area

Flexibility and commercial opportunities

Incorporated company – freedom to operate commercially

The foundation

Floating projects needs a solid foundation

Windafjord Port is a world-class hub for the production, assembly, and outfitting of floating wind turbines – the foundation your projects need.

Board of directors

With a background in the navy, he has been involved in technical development projects and has gained extensive experience in both bottom-fixed and floating offshore wind since 2008. Throughout his diverse career, he has held roles in management, technical fields, and sales, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its development.

Master of Finance & Adm, NHH
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Management experience from HMV/Umoe/ABB/ Aibel, Sea Production and Apply
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Key skills; Strategy, Sales, Contract , Operations and global business
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Member of different boards

Per Bjørn Habbestad

Chairman

Higher education in resource management, administration and leadership
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35 years of experience from the public sector in various roles and functions, mostly in the municipal sector
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10 years as councilor in Vindafjord municipality

Kristian Reinert Birkeland

Board Member

MSc Offshore Technolgy
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20 yrs Project and Management positions within Operator and Service companies.
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10 yrs of different Board positions
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Key skills; Strategy, sales and business development.

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Steinar Matre

Board Member

Strong technical and managerial background

MSc in Engineering and a retired Commander SG.

Experienced in marine consulting and the SURF industry, with expertise in both technical and sales roles within the marine sector

Actively engaged in offshore wind since 2008, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and strategic insight.

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Jørgen Jorde

Managing Director

Area

1 hour

Haugesund Lufthavn - Dommersnes

2,5 hours

Stavanger - Dommersnes

3,5 hours

Bergen - Dommersnes