Decommissioning

Decommissioning

Dismantling and Recycling

Offshore Decommissioning

Krommenhoek Metals is your partner for the environmentally friendly dismantling and recycling of wind turbines, offshore structures, subsea cables, and shipwrecks. Thanks to our unique location in the Port of Rotterdam, our experienced teams, and our advanced equipment, we carry out large-scale projects safely and efficiently.

Offshore Decommissioning

Why Krommenhoek Metals?

Our Unique Advantages

We combine undeniable advantages with extensive experience and sustainable manufacturing processes. Our unique facilities make us the ideal partner for large-scale offshore and wind projects:

  • Direct access to Rotterdam’s inland waterways —ideal for transporting large structures, without the limitations of the open sea.
  • Private deep-water dock with a draft of up to 12 meters —suitable for the heaviest offshore structures and platforms.
  • Crane capacity up to 3,000 metric tons —we lift and move even the largest structures with ease.
  • Storage capacity of 265,000 m² —enough space for multiple projects at the same time, without any logistical constraints.
  • Specialized demolition and recycling facilities —from dismantling to material reuse, all in one location.

Additional benefits

  • Over 100 years of experience in metal recycling and shipbreaking
  • Certified for safe and environmentally friendly processing
  • Fully documented processes for compliance and audits
  • Flexible scheduling and fast turnaround times

The Trial at Krommenhoek

Our decommissioning process is designed for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact:

  1. Inspection and Planning – Detailed analysis of the structure and development of a customized demolition plan.
  2. Safe decommissioning – step-by-step dismantling in compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
  3. Material separation and recycling – maximizing the reuse of steel, non-ferrous metals, and other materials.
  4. Disposal and Reporting – Transparent documentation of all processed materials and environmental certificates.

Complete dismantling

Krommenhoek Metals offers comprehensive dismantling solutions for various offshore and maritime structures:

Shipwrecks

Safe and efficient recycling of all types of vessels, from small boats to large seagoing ships. Our facilities are specifically designed to process shipwrecks, with a focus on hazardous substances such as asbestos, oil, and other contaminants.

Wind Turbines

Specialized dismantling of offshore wind turbines, including foundations, towers, nacelles, and rotor blades. We partner with leading wind energy companies to ensure the safe and sustainable disposal of end-of-life wind turbines.

Offshore Structures

From drilling platforms to FPSOs, we have the capacity and expertise to dismantle even the most complex offshore structures. Our deep-water berth and heavy-lift capabilities allow us to handle entire platforms, either in sections or as a whole.

Removal of wire mesh

Professional removal and recycling of wire mesh structures (support structures) used in the transport of offshore modules and topsides.

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