Pontoon, Mostyn Dock
Summary
The Datrys approach: Being innovative, saving money… Drawing on our vast experience of working within the maritime sector, our main task was to increase the number of pontoon birthing facilities for offshore installation service vessels from two to six. The design phase presented challenges, not least because of the site’s ecological sensitivity, being located within the internationally important Dee Estuary SSSI area.
This presented the need to apply for FEPA marine licences – a lengthy process which we undertook on behalf of the client. After an international search for materials we found the perfect solution to respond to the client’s exact needs, but contractor tender submissions came in well over budget. Not willing to compromise on the specification, Datrys conducted a rigorous cost reduction exercise.
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