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...
Harbour Wall Integrity: Supporting Scottish Ports, Safety, and Communities
Safety and Community at the Heart of Ports Harbour wall integrity is crucial because harbour walls form the backbone of port operations and the lifeblood of local communities. Many of Scotland’s quays and harbour walls were constructed or substantially upgraded during...