SWL of Marine Bollards: Load Testing Risks and Why NDT Is Safer
Across UK ports and harbours, marine bollards play a critical but often under-evaluated role in daily operations. They form the essential interface between vessel and shore. And as a result, they absorb complex and highly variable forces during mooring and towing...
Cruise Port Infrastructure: When Cruise Ships Outgrow Existing Ports
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...
UK Harbour Storm Risk: Lessons from the Past 12 Months
Over the past year, the UK has endured a series of severe storms that have tested the resilience of ports, harbours, and marine infrastructure. From Storm Éowyn in January 2025 to Storm Goretti and Storm Ingrid in early 2026, these extreme weather events have...