Thursday 11th June, 10:30 – 11:30, Conference Room 1
Owner‑Led Insights for the Workboat Supply Chain: Hear from real-world case studies of Workboat Operators on their technical investment and company expansion plans – then, have the opportunity to meet them and discuss how your business may help them.
SMI and the Workboat Association Technical Workgroup are jointly hosting a conference and workshop session to put the buyers in front of the supply chain.
Do you have a product that meets a speaker’s needs? Do you have an idea that needs the right vessel-owning partner? Or are you looking for your next personal opportunity? Find out what the owners are planning in this co-organised show and tell session.
Ben Wheatley, Marine Superintendent
MARINE PLANT HIRE
Marine Plant Hire was founded to meet demand for reliable, flexible and professionally-supported marine plant charter across the UK and Europe. With access to an extensive fleet including workboats, tugs, hopper barges, pontoons, crane-barges and other specialist marine equipment, we provide a tailored solution for marine construction, dredging, harbour-maintenance, offshore support or other water-based projects.
Our pedigree stems from our sister company, TMS Maritime, a seasoned marine and civil engineering contractor with more than 31 years’ experience delivering complex projects such as jetties, quaysides, flood-defences, inland-waterway works and dredging across the UK and Europe.
By combining TMS Maritime’s deep engineering know-how, safety standards and project-delivery track record with our dedicated hire-fleet capabilities, Marine Plant Hire delivers dependable service, flexibility and value. Our clients benefit from a partner that understands the full spectrum of marine and civil-engineering needs, whether they require one-off vessel hire, turnkey support, or long-term plant deployment.
Contact:
Web: www.marineplanthire.co.uk
Tel:+44 (0)1626 866066
Email: info@marineplanthire.co.uk
Tim Greenwood, Owner & Managing Director
ALPHA MARINE
Based on the east coast of Ireland, Alpha Marine is a multi-disciplinary marine organization supplying a variety of survey, construction, engineering, vessel charter and consultancy services to the marine sector in Ireland, the UK, and Worldwide.
We began working in offshore construction in the early 1990s and then in offshore wind-farm support in 2004 on one of Europe’s first Offshore Windfarms at Arklow. Since then we have continued to supply tugs and workboats for crew transfer, survey, diving, towage and dredging in Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe, while running geophysical and environmental surveys.
Currently Alpha Marine is involved in offshore construction & survey projects with a variety of clients including Offshore Windfarm Developers, Marine Contractors, Port Authorities, Universities, Marine Research Bodies, Tidal and Wave Energy Developers, Diving Companies and Marine Engineering Consultants.
Safety, training, reliability and client focus guide Alpha Marine’s approach to marine operations. Alpha Marine’s Integrated Management System is fully ISO certified by Bureau Veritas to the following standards: 9001 Quality, 45001 Health & Safety, 14001 Environment.
Contact:
Web: www.alphamarine.ie
Tel:+353 404 61623
Email: info@alphamarine.ie
Ian Baylis, Founder
Seacat Services
Operators of a fleet of vessels designed and constructed to conduct safe, fast, comfortable transport and transfer of personnel and equipment in the toughest of marine environments. They are specifically designed to offer a reliable, capable and flexible solution to the challenges faced by customers requiring access to offshore assets, either during construction projects, long term operations and maintenance or upgrade phases.
Our fleet of highly capable offshore energy support vessels maintain industry leading low noise and vibration levels and are fitted with high speed code certified seating and comfortable onboard welfare facilities. An onboard system constantly monitors and transmits data on vessel motion during transit and transfer.
Known for high cargo payload capable large deck areas, they are fitted with ISO certified container mounts and multiple load tested cargo tie-down points. The crew are trained and certified in lifting operations and each vessel is fitted with an onboard crane. Equally, Diving containers can be installed on deck and supplied with power. The interior has cabins for changing, a hot shower and welfare facilities. Boarding for Divers is easy, via integrated ladder or stern platforms.
In addition, all Seacat vessels are capable of metered transfer of fuel, either on or off, while offshore. Fuel hoses are equipped with hand controlled nozzle and breakaway coupling, the onboard pumps can supply up to a 40m head pressure. Our stable catamaran workboats with extremely manoeuvrable propulsion, which provide an ideal platform to conduct towed or side scan survey.
Contact:
Web: www.seacatservices.co.uk
Tel: +44 1983 475 315
Email: info@seacatservices.co.uk
David Gowing, Commercial Manager, DMS‑NG
BRIGGS MARINE
Briggs Marine is a leading provider of environmental and marine services, specialising in port and marine operations, subsea and environmental support and vessel charter.
The Company’s strengths lie in delivery of safe, high quality, cost-effective, multi-discipline marine-based solutions in diverse and challenging environments, on time and budget. By leveraging its successful track record across the full spectrum of marine operations, Briggs Marine enables its customers to focus on and achieve their own strategic goals.
The family-owned and operated company has over 50 years’ experience in offering its clients comprehensive solutions that minimise risk exposure and gain competitive edge.
Contact:
Web: www.briggsmarine.com
Tel:+44 (0)1592 872939
Email: enquiries@briggsmarine.com
Joseph Hodgson, Naval Architect
O.S. ENERGY (UK)
O.S. Energy is a trusted provider of offshore support vessels and specialised services for the offshore industry. Founded in 2002 as a family-owned company in Hamburg, we are headquartered in Glückstadt, Germany, with additional offices in Flensburg (Germany), Esbjerg (Denmark), and Newcastle (UK). Over the past 20 years, we have worked successfully on almost all offshore wind farms and projects across both the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
We manage and operate a fleet of nine group-owned, specialised multi-purpose service vessels. Supported by our in-house marine and technical engineering team, we deliver customised and cost-efficient service solutions tailored to the specific demands of the offshore industry.
From Offshore Service & Operations to Shipmanagement, our expertise ensures compliance and efficiency, with our customer’s benefiting from professional support at every stage of a project. Our Consulting & Customised Service Solutions provide technical engineering and tailored guidance to tackle even the most complex challenges.
Contact:
Web: www.os-energy.de
Tel:+49 (0) 4124 609 1801
Email: info@os-energy.de
Richard Thurlow, Technical Director
NR MARINE SERVICES
NR Marine Ltd. specialise in efficient and high-quality crew transfer vessels. Our fleet is operated by fully qualified staff, with more than 20 years’ experience in wind farm transfer. Our vessels range from 16 to 20 meters and have been designed with both safety and comfort in mind. We have operated on wind farms throughout the UK and Europe including East Anglia ONE, Greater Gabbard and Gwynt y Môr.
We provide workboat charters 24/7 with vessels that have been designed with both safety and comfort in mind. Workboats are available for a variety of operations, including; ship transfers, cargo, cable barges, harbour and bridge projects and further services we offer cover activities such as; Dive support, Underwater Survey Operations, Turbine TP Pressure Washing, Refuelling, Jack up Support Operations and Survey Works.
Contact:
Web: www.nrmarine.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1493 543315
Email: richard@nrmarine.co.uk
