Osprey Delivers Second Reactor Pressure Vessel

Osprey has successfully completed the transportation of the second Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) for Hinkley Point C, marking another major milestone in the delivery of the UK’s new nuclear generation.

Weighing 486 tonnes, the RPV is a critical component in the nuclear island. Its successful delivery required precise multi-disciplinary engineering, detailed planning, and execution across marine and land transport interfaces. Osprey’s integrated approach ensured the RPV arrived safely and on schedule, ready for onward installation.

From marine transport through to final on-site delivery. Specialist marine solutions enabled controlled shipment and river transit, with careful consideration of tidal, navigational, and environmental constraints. At the port interface, Osprey coordinated secure port marshalling operations, providing controlled handling, inspection, and readiness checks prior to onward movement.

The final stage of the journey utilised Osprey’s specialist heavy transport capability, deploying Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) to move the RPV from Combwich Wharf to site. This approach delivered millimetre-level control, enhanced safety, and reduced operational risk, ensuring seamless integration with site operations and installation readiness.

Crucially, the delivery of the second RPV builds on the proven logistics methodology developed for the first reactor unit. By replicating a successful transport model, Osprey supported programme certainty, reduced interface risk, and enabled lessons learned to be embedded into delivery. This repeatable, scalable approach underpins efficient nuclear construction and supports long-term programme resilience.