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...
Bollard SWLs: Setting Safe, Realistic Limits Without Overreaction
Bollard SWLs determine port safety, vessel operations, and liability management. Meanwhile, applying overly conservative down-ratings can unnecessarily restrict operations and create inefficiencies without improving safety. For harbour masters and engineers, the...
The Underground Truth: Why Marine Infrastructure Subsurface Assessment Matters
Storm Goretti recently battered the southwest coast and the Channel Islands, bringing red weather warnings, strong winds, and heavy seas. Yet, while bollards, harbour walls, jetties, and piles may look solid above water, extreme weather events like this highlight why...