Infrastructure & Assets, Marine Bollards
We’ve just come off a recent inspection where a clear case of marine bollard failure developed in a way that, externally, looked relatively unremarkable. However, once we started working back through the structure, it became clear this wasn’t a sudden event. Instead,...
Infrastructure & Assets, Marine Bollards
The global cruise industry has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years, and nowhere is that more evident than in the increasing pressure placed on ports to demonstrate they can meet modern cruise ship berth requirements. What was once a relatively stable operating...
Infrastructure & Assets, Marine Bollards
In high-load environments, the smallest components often carry the greatest risk. Bolts hold critical infrastructure together – from the anchor bolts securing marine bollards to the high-strength bolts connecting wind turbine towers and blades – yet their...
Infrastructure & Assets, Marine Bollards
Across the UK, cruise port infrastructure is increasingly shaping both the economic and logistical reality for ports, harbours, and surrounding communities. Ports are adapting to a clear shift in maritime operations. Cruise ships are growing in size, operators are...
Infrastructure & Assets, Marine Bollards
Visual inspection gives you what you can see. Unfortunately, it often misses what lies beneath. When that hidden damage grows unchecked, failure can happen quickly and without warning. For example, on New Year’s Day 2026, severe storm seas breached a section of the...
