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ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III
ALCIBIADES III

ALCIBIADES III 14th May 2018

ALCIBIADES III PROJECT BRIEF To organise for this vessel to be delivered from Italy and to carry out extensive works ready for a season of racing in preparation for a Fastnet Campaign.  A comprehensive WBS was drafted upon its arrival to LYH comprising of multiple tasks.  On completion of the planning and commissioning works the timeline was calculated and the tasks were categorised into Summary Tasks comprising of:-  Decommissioning works, Mechanical works, Yard works, Rigger works, Electrical works, Safety servicing…

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50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT

50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT 20th October 2017

50′ YACHT TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PROJECT BRIEF To transform this 2006 50′ performance cruising yacht back to her former glory ready for brokerage. RESPONSIBILITIES Director of Operations | Project Manager | Quality Control.  I was responsible for the creating the initial work breakdown structure (WBS), appointing all specialists including surveyors, shipwrights, sailmakers, yard hands, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, safety equipment servicing, brokers and riggers.  Co-ordinating all works from inception to completion with all final detailing including teak restoration, prop burnishing and…

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RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN
RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN

RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN 5th October 2017

RE-ENGINEER INTERIOR MAST SUPPORT COLUMN PROJECT BRIEF To rectify distorted interior mast support column on 50′ sailing yacht highlighted during survey.  I appointed and co-ordinated 6 skilled specialists to carry out each phase of the works which included riggers, yardmen, shipwrights, fabricators, engineers, and of course the yacht brokers that were marketing the yacht for sale. This was a bespoke project with the initial works to identify why the unit had failed so drastically.  It was identified that this issue…

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SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION
SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION

SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION 18th June 2015

SUPER YACHT MV SENSES DRAFT REDUCTION PROJECT BRIEF Assigned for the installation of x12 enclosed buoyancy units each with a capacity of providing 5 tonne of lift to MV Senses , a 60m super yacht within the confines of Trafalgar Wharf.  It was calculated that the correct positioning of each lift bag would provide a total lifting capacity of 60 tonne providing 6″ of uplift without compromising the A.V.S of the vessel.  Each bag was coupled to a compressor via a…

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HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION
HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION

HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION 3rd June 2015

HOLCOMBE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT The joint acquisition of this derelict property dating back to 1911 at the age of 24 years old was no mean feat!  The objective was to create a family home overlooking the sea using reclaimed and natural materials wherever possible.  My partner and I undertook the majority of all works ourselves with contractors bought in for the final fix to enable the property to be signed off.  As well as carrying out the construction works I…

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A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING
A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING

A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING 20th May 2015

A.L.B INVERSION LINE TESTING PROJECT BRIEF The brief was to rig and capture the inversion process of both a 5 tonne and 10 tonne A.L.B (Air lift bag).  Both units were secured to a 19 tonne DMA (Dead Mans Anchor) at depth.  Once fully inflated the bags were released from the DMA via a 10t SWL release hook.  The client was a global company specialising in underwater air lift bags and buoyancy systems for both inshore and offshore projects with…

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SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL
SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL
SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL
SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL
SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL
SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL

SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL 29th April 2015

SANDSTONE ROCK ARMOUR REMOVAL PROJECT BRIEF To locate and remove a number of 5 tonne sandstone boulders so that the site contractor could complete the installation of a sheet pile retaining wall.  On completion of piling works, rock armour was to be reinstated to provide a suitable means of scour protection. RESPONSIBILITIES I was responsible for interpreting the drawings provided by the client and compiling the dive management system which included everything from the sequence of works to be adopted…

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THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION
THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION

THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION 24th April 2015

THAMES WATER LIVING FILTER INSTALLATION PROJECT BRIEF Assigned to compile the comprehensive and vigorous paperwork required by Thames Water to undertake the installation of a living filter at Farmoor Resevoir.  The project comprised of several phases but primarily in the construction and anchoring systems for a series of floating reed beds housed in gabion baskets located in front of the pump house.  With the reservoir being man-made we used hydraulic machinery to drill into the reservoir substrate in which eyelets…

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RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS

RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS 24th April 2015

RIVER STOUR SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS PROJECT BRIEF The installation of scour protection surrounding the cutwater section of a main pier structure spanning the river stour.  This project used a pumpable micro concrete mix that was operated from a topside unit and directed into position by the diver.  Prior to carrying out the works, we had to prepare the area using hydraulic underwater cutting equipment to clear a number of subsurface obstructions. RESPONSIBILITIES As director of operations and project manager I…

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RIVER AVON SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS
RIVER AVON SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS

RIVER AVON SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS 23rd April 2015

RIVER AVON SCOUR PROTECTION SYSTEMS PROJECT BRIEF The installation of eco sensitive scour protection systems around the abutment structure of a main line railway bridge spanning the River Avon.  With   the site being of SSSI and the land privately owned by the Royalty Fisheries, strict protocol and operating procedures had to be adhered to at all times making this project both ambitious and complex.  With rock armour already in situ we were initially assigned to create a mattress formulated…

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COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION
COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION
COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION
COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION
COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION
COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION
COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION

COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION 26th March 2015

COWES INSHORE LIFEBOAT SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BRIEF Principle diving contractor to undertake all subsea operations in the construction and installation of Cowes Inshore Lifeboat Station.  This project ran over a series of weeks in conjunction with the topside contractor Raymond Brown Construction Ltd with our involvement from inception to completion.  Operations included numerous aspects of subsea civil engineering including but not restricted to, dredging, drilling, welding, cutting, grinding, painting/coating, cementing and final fixings. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Manager responsible for all subsurface…

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LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING
LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING
LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING
LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING
LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING
LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING
LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING

LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING 26th March 2015

LINCOLN SHEET PILE CUTTING PROJECT BRIEF Phase 2 of this project was to cut underwater using ultrathermic cutting rods burning in excess of 10,000°F at the tip.  The sheet sheet piles were installed by the contractor and once piled to the desired depth, each top section was cut at a specified height above bed level.  Due to the tidal range at this location some of the cutting works were conducted at low water using oxygen/acetylene therefore maximising our time on…

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RIVER TRENT CONTAINMENT CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT/RECOVERY
RIVER TRENT CONTAINMENT CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT/RECOVERY
RIVER TRENT CONTAINMENT CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT/RECOVERY

RIVER TRENT CONTAINMENT CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT/RECOVERY 24th March 2015

RIVER TRENT CONTAINMENT CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT/RECOVERY PROJECT BRIEF Initial brief was to install a containment curtain for construction works to commence.  Due to the fast flowing nature of this River the curtain had to be secured to the river bed via a number deadweights which comprised of x8 RSJ’s.  Upon completion of works we were contracted in the removal of the curtain, assigned the task to remove the anchor weights and finally the ground chain that was used to keep the…

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TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION
TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION

TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION 24th March 2015

TORRY QUAY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT BRIEF To secure supplied brackets to the wharf exterior which would be used to attach a purpose built articulating containment curtain during excavation works.  The brackets were provided by our client and our task was to deploy and install the curtain in situ terminating at each side of the entrance where we had installed the brackets.  Once completed excavation works could commence by onsite contractors with the curtain providing sufficient containment of sediment and…

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K1 BRITANNIA
K1 BRITANNIA
K1 BRITANNIA

K1 BRITANNIA 24th March 2015

K1 BRITANNIA PROJECT BRIEF To work in accordance with strict safety guidelines to align and secure the lifting strops on this British legacy, the yacht Britannia, a replica of the King’s famed racing yacht which was due to be restored by the K1 Britannia team in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for compiling the Dive Management System to carry out the subsea works for this operation. CLIENT MMC Diving Services | Blade Runner Shipping CHALLENGES The 64…

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COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS
COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS
COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS
COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS
COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS

COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS 24th March 2015

COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS PROJECT BRIEF Tasked to re-weld a number of brackets back onto supporting piles which created a framework for the outer seawall of Cowes Yacht Haven.  We designed and fabricated a davit system to raise and support each of the 2.5 ton concrete sections in situ prior to securing back onto the welded brackets. RESPONSIBILITIES I was responsible for initially compiling the non conformance report to the client following the dive teams investigation….

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MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE
MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE
MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE
MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE
MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE

MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE 11th February 2015

MV SEA RAIDER SALVAGE PROJECT BRIEF My company was responsible for the successful recovery of MV Sea Raider from the main channel in the Solent fairway. The vessel sank within minutes of striking a lateral mark finally resting on the seabed at 25m.  Our brief was to secure and recover without disruption to the main shipping channel and to stabilise the vessel for towage to Cowes with consideration for routine traffic and the environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Manager for the mobilisation…

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SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE
SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE
SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE
SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE
SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE

SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE 11th February 2015

SY BOOMERANG SALVAGE PROJECT BRIEF To recover and stabilise this sunken vessel from the river bed that was still attached to her mooring.  To appoint a towage contractor and and standby during towing operations until the vessel was safely alongside. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Manager responsible for all operations including the appointment of diving contractors, dive management systems, risk assessments, recovery strategies and the overall co-ordination between all those involved in the project. CLIENT Private client CHALLENGES No salvage operation comes without…

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SY BLUE ANGEL SALVAGE
SY BLUE ANGEL SALVAGE

SY BLUE ANGEL SALVAGE 11th February 2015

SY BLUE ANGEL SALVAGE PROJECT BRIEF To recover sunken vessel from the seabed that had suffered major structural damage compromising its integrity. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Manager responsible for all diving operations including the mobilisation of all units to assist in the recover of this vessel.  I was responsible for creating the dive management system which included everything from risk assessment strategies through to methodology. CLIENT Private client CHALLENGES Strong tides, poor visibility and a vessel that was structurally unstable.  Routine shipping…

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DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION
DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION

DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND DEMOBILISATION 11th February 2015

DEFLECTOR PLATE DESIGN INSTALLATION & DEMOBILISATION PROJECT BRIEF To co-design and fabricate a deflector plate to divert the main flow of water around the team of divers working within a high energy river.  The unit was fabricated off site but assembled in situ on the river bank with the trench plates being welded into position both topside and subsurface by my team upon installation of the main steel framework.  Pre site surveys depicted the exact location and installation procedures which…

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Stacey Rivers Project Management