COWES YACHT HAVEN UNDERWATER WELDING & LIFTING OPERATIONS

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.  I was also responsible for drawing up the dive management system and the sequence of works in order to rectify the issues highlighted in an effort to reinstate the outer seawall. I devised the welding equipment and operating checklist as well as the risk assessments and welding procedures documentation.
CLIENT	MMC Diving Services | Cowes Yacht Haven
CHALLENGES	All hot works operations carry an inherent risk, however on this project the added challenge of routine ferry traffic creating wash with a rise and fall differential of 1.0-1.5m required additional procedures to be implemented.  Each concrete section was approximately 2.5 ton requiring methodic lifting procedures to be adhered in order to ensure safety was never compromised.
RISK RATING	High Risk
OUTCOME	Project completed