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<title><![CDATA[South Tyne Viaduct]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[SGS Limited were contracted by Amco Giffen to perform the design, erection, inspection and dismantle of scaffold required for the steel repairs and blasting/painting of South Tyne Viaduct.
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<content><![CDATA[SGS Limited were contracted by Amco Giffen to perform the design, erection, inspection and dismantle of scaffold required for the steel repairs and blasting/painting of South Tyne Viaduct.

The main challenge here was the implementation of certain environmental agency restrictions as follows:


	Only 1.5 spans could be erect at any one time.


This presented significant programme challenges with regards to other trades having continuity of work throughout the scheme. To Assist with this, SGS provided part accessible spans, providing contained areas for coatings works and steel repairs, whilst providing adaptions during weekends to facilitate openings in the scaffold for trackside works during possessions. We then worked progressively around main possession works to ensure enough scaffold was dismantled in time to erect further access for works to continue within the 1.5 span constraint.


	Any part of a span above land which was within 2.8m of the ground had to have the scaffold suspended from the structure rather than based off from the ground.


Spans 4 and 5 were completely above land and therefore hybrid birdcage/underslung scaffolds needed to be erected to provide both the required level of access but with commercial savings for Amco within the given constraints.


	Access to the viaduct could only be provided from one side.


SGS designed a cantilever arrangement from the pier caps to carry a walkway the full length of the structure to accommodate works in any span within the 1.5 span constraint.

Client: Amco-Giffen

Duration: March 2021 &ndash; October 2021

Location: Hexham, Northumberland

Services Provided:


	Access Scaffolding 
	Containment 
	Scaffold Inspection
	Scaffold Design
	Project Management


Innovation


	Beamed underdecks installed from pontoons to expedite works.
	Pier access hanging scaffolds installed as standalone scaffolds so they could be removed in flood conditions.
	Spans erected progressively to meet environmental agency conditions.


 
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<pubDate>07 Nov 2021 23:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.wescottcoatings.com/projects/beatrice-offshore-windfarm-wtg-jacket-foundation-gvi-jacket-repairs-207s54</link>
<title><![CDATA[Beatrice Offshore Windfarm &#150; WTG Jacket Foundation GVI &amp; Jacket  Repairs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Located in the Moray Firth, the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm project is Scotland&rsquo;s largest offshore wind farm, comprising of 84 Siemens turbines and providing 588MW capacity since being fully operational in 2019, enough to power some 450,000 homes.
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<content><![CDATA[Located in the Moray Firth, the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm project is Scotland&rsquo;s largest offshore wind farm, comprising of 84 Siemens turbines and providing 588MW capacity since being fully operational in 2019, enough to power some 450,000 homes.

Wescott Industrial Services were contracted by SSE to complete a GVI to 42 WTG Jacket Foundations and remedial Coating Repairs to 3 Jackets. We took on the scope of work on reimbursable contract. We completed the works to a very high standard and worked extremely closely with the SSE management team to execute the works.

We had 2 POB working on the Inspection Survey of the 42 WTG Jacket Foundations, the team liaised with SSE onshore management and vessel crew to ensure the inspection survey was efficient as possible, often having to visit different assets to what were originally planned due to other conflicting works in the field. Weekly updated programmes from Wescott assisted SSE in their planning, ensuring a better safe working environment.

Detailed Inspection Survey Reports accompanied with a pictured punch list of average 300 defects were provided for each WTG Jacket Foundation.

Following the completion of the WTG Jacket Foundation GVI, we completed coating repairs to 3 Jacket Foundations. This was a very challenging work scope due to the majority of the defects being submerged and only accessible during low tide. The Wescott team worked alongside the vessel crew to ensure sailing times met with the low tide, and eliminating as much down time as possible. Daily reports were submitted to SSE to provide information of works carried out that day, along with a 24hr lookahead to assist with planning. Even with challenging environmental conditions and access limitations, Wescott completed all works within timeframe allowed.

All work carried out is supported by a three-year warranty.

Scope of Work:


	Offshore painting works to jacket.
	GVI Paint Inspection
	Rope access.
	Inspection and supervision
	Logistics and project management


Client: SSE Renewables 

Duration: August 2021 &ndash; September 2021

Location: Offshore, North Sea, UK

Services Provided


	Surface Preparation &amp; Coatings
	Rope Access
	Inspection Survey
	Inspection &amp; Supervision
	Project Management


Client Quote

&quot;All aspects of the GVI / repair scope executed and delivered to an excellent standard. Huge levels of detail contained within the completed reports / punch list summary. 

All documentation, from initial RAMS, shipping manifest, DPRs, completed reports etc, submitted to site as per requested timescales and again to an excellent standard.

Clear and concise communication from all staff (both deployed on site and back office staff).&quot;

Paul Durrand, Asset Engineer
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<pubDate>11 Oct 2021 00:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.wescottcoatings.com/projects/global-tech-oss-platform-207s52</link>
<title><![CDATA[Global Tech &#150; OSS platform]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The OSS offshore substation was installed in May 2013, located in the North Sea, 138km off the cost of Emden &ndash; Germany. The windfarm consists of 80 turbines with a total output of 400MW.
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<content><![CDATA[The OSS offshore substation was installed in May 2013, located in the North Sea, 138km off the cost of Emden &ndash; Germany. The windfarm consists of 80 turbines with a total output of 400MW.

Wescott Industrial Services were contracted by Global Tech to complete the remediation of all paint touch ups on the Offshore Transformer Module (OTM) &ndash; OSS. This project was awarded as part of a 4 year framework agreement.

Wescott had 6 crew total with 3 POB working on the OTM at any given time. Wescott overcome many logistical challenges with the impact of COVID19 and mobilising the men across Europe. Added with the further impact of Brexit, we still successfully utilised all cargo getting transported from UK to Germany, with all relevant export / import documentation completed to a high standard, ensuring material was sent offshore as per programme.

All work carried out is supported by a three-year warranty.

Scope of Work:


	Surface Preparation &amp; Coatings
	Inspection &amp; Supervision
	Rope access
	Inspection and supervision
	Logistics and project management


Client: Global Tech

Duration: July 2021 &ndash; September 2021

Location: Offshore, North Sea, Germany

Services Provided


	Surface Preparation &amp; Coatings
	Rope Access
	Inspection Survey
	Logistics
	Inspection &amp; Supervision
	Project Management


Client Quote

Overall Performance: we can evaluate the overall performance excellent as in all departments the feedback was very positive (HSE, Coordination, Legal, QA, Asset Management, OSS-Team). Also the COVID-Situation was handled very professional.

Technical Competence: excellent, the works have been supervised Offshore by our Frosios and documentation is reviewed at the moment (only minor comments).

HSE: all works have been prepared excellent from HSE point of view. Also the feedback of the SS&#2;Teamregarding the Rope Access works was very positive.

Delivery Performance: good- the seafastening inside the paint container can be improved 

Attitude: very good and uncomplicated working together with Wescott-back office and the offshore teams. Wewould like to work together with the same persons next year.

 
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<pubDate>04 Oct 2021 00:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.wescottcoatings.com/projects/easter-wester-fearn-207s49</link>
<title><![CDATA[Easter &amp; Wester Fearn]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott Industrial Services were contracted by AMCO Giffen to perform the surface preparation and coatings on these two structures.
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<content><![CDATA[Wescott Industrial Services were contracted by AMCO Giffen to perform the surface preparation and coatings on these two structures. Wescott supplied all necessary information, permits and QHSE documentation prior to starting the works. The works were performed off a fixed access scaffolding during
days shifts and possession works on nightshifts.

Wescott prepared the surface to SA2.5 &amp; ST3 standards complying to all current regulations surrounding the removal of lead paint, we utilised decontamination units, double bagged waste and ensured all waste was disposed of safely and correctly with an authorised waste handler, we then applied the protective coating system via airless spray machines. We worked from a fully contained scaffolding when performing grit blasting operations. The biggest challenge on this project was working over water and working during the winter months.

We completed the surface preparation and coatings work on time and within budget including possession work on the trackside.

The works were performed in two phases to allow for steelwork to be performed.

Scope of Work:


	Surface preparation and application of coating system.
	Waste removal.
	Inspection QA and supervision.
	Project management


Client: AMCO Giffen

Duration: January 2021 - March 2021

Location: Inverness, Scotland

Services Provided:


	Surface Preparation
	Protective Coatings
	Inspection &amp; QA
	Project Management


 
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<pubDate>04 Apr 2021 23:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.wescottcoatings.com/projects/beatrice-offshore-windfarm-otm-1-otm-2-207s53</link>
<title><![CDATA[Beatrice Offshore Windfarm &#150; OTM 1 &amp; OTM 2]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Located in the Moray Firth, the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm project is Scotland&rsquo;s largest offshore wind farm, comprising of 84 Siemens turbines and providing 588MW capacity since being fully operational in 2019, enough to power some 450,000 homes.
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<content><![CDATA[Located in the Moray Firth, the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm project is Scotland&rsquo;s largest offshore wind farm, comprising of 84 Siemens turbines and providing 588MW capacity since being fully operational in 2019, enough to power some 450,000 homes.

Wescott Industrial Services were contracted by Siemens to complete the two Offshore Transformer Modules (OTM) hook up works. We took on the scope of work on a target cost, reimbursable contract model with KPI conditions attached based on delivery and completion of the service. We completed the works to a very high standard and worked extremely closely with the Siemens management team to execute the works.

We had 55 POB working on the two assets at any given time over the period, which meant that our project management and logistics team had to ensure we were as efficient as possible at all times, including in period of inclement weather to ensure our client was receiving value for money. Our crew performed many alternative tasks and moved scopes around daily to ensure we were always working, this allowed us to complete the scope in a timely manner.

One of the main influences in Wescott being awarded this contract was our innovative approach in dealing with SWARF / Fly Rust, which is caused from hook up, commissioning, grinding and cutting activities offshore. Fine metal particles which are carried by the wind are transported to all structures on the platform, which causes many problems as they are generally hot when created an embed themselves into the coatings and rapidly amplifies and speeds up the corrosion process. The normal approach is to remove the coatings and reapply the protection system wherever it is affected, generally meaning a new coat is applied to the majority of the asset. Wescott, however, came up with a solution that allowed us to apply a product, leave it for 24 hours, scrub and high pressure wash the area to remove SWARF. This saved over 4000 productive hours offshore for our client, one month offshore and approximately &pound;1,500,000.

All work carried out is supported by a three-year warranty.

Scope of Work:


	Offshore painting works to topside and jacket.
	Rope access.
	Scaffold and contain designated areas for blasting and coating.
	Inspection and supervision.
	Mechanical and electrical change out.
	Logistics and project management


Client: Siemens Transmission &amp; Distribution Limited

Duration: March 2019 &ndash; August 2019

Location: Offshore, North Sea, UK

Man Hours: 81,381

Services Provided: 


	Surface Preparation &amp; Coatings
	Rope Access
	Scaffolding
	Rigging
	Appointed Person
	Mechanical
	Welding
	NDT
	Electrical
	Inspection &amp; Supervision
	Project Management


Client Quote

&ldquo;Wescott provided fully competent teams of men that were experienced in their respective fields of supervision, inspection, rope access, blasting and spraying. All work undertaken was completed to a high standard, meeting all project quality requirements. The level of professionalism and the manner in the way all personnel conducted themselves whilst working on this project is a credit to their management. The flexibility and willingness of management and site personnel to work with other parties on site was a real benefit in helping push this project to a completion through challenging times.&rdquo;

John Davidson, Project Manager
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<pubDate>09 Sep 2019 00:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.wescottcoatings.com/projects/claude-monique-barge-207s51</link>
<title><![CDATA[Claude Monique Barge]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott prepared and re-painted the barge, Claude Monique, owned by contractor Farrans Construction, located on the River Wear for more than two years, providing a platform for the team to work from, and the piling rig to operate from.
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<content><![CDATA[Wescott prepared and re-painted the barge, Claude Monique, owned by contractor Farrans Construction, located on the River Wear for more than two years, providing a platform for the team to work from, and the piling rig to operate from.

Originally constructed in the 1960&rsquo;s, 45m-long Claude Monique weighs some 514 tonnes and is equipped with two 20m hydraulic spud legs and four remote-operated anchor positioning winches, which enables the vessel to keep perfectly on station during lifting and piling operations.

The barge is based on large ballast tanks, which were blasted clear and then re-coated, by a team from Wescott, during a five-week contract that has maintained the barge up to full specification.

The works to the ballast tanks were necessary due to the very severe amount of corrosion which was present in the tanks, this process will add another 20+ years to the lift of the barge.

We supplied all necessary information, permits and QHSE documentation during the works.

Scope of Work:


	Cleaning of ballast tanks.
	Surface preparation and coating of ballast tanks.
	Erection of scaffolding.
	Disposal of waste.
	QA and supervision.
	Project management


Client: Farrans Construction 

Duration: April 2018 &ndash; June 2018

Location: Sunderland

Services Provided


	Surface Preparation
	Protective Coatings
	Scaffolding
	Inspection and QA
	Project Management
	Site Supervision
	Blasters 
	Sprayers


Client Quote

&ldquo;As a team Farrans are impressed with the service provided by Westcott Coatings during the maintenance painting of the Claude Monique Barge.

After a few early issues with nightshift crews leaving early and slow production Westcott made a change in personnel to remedy this. I thank Stuart for acting and placing Stephen Spencer as supervisor for the remainder. Your team performed well and stuck to task on what was a challenging project given the issues with tanks leaking.

I would thoroughly recommend Westcott for any future painting contracts we may have.&rdquo;

Ryan Dillon, Section Engineer
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<pubDate>09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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