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...
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...