James Fisher Launches Renewables Business
provision of James Fisher Subtech’s newly consolidated subsea capabilities, also announced today," James Fisher said.The company said that James Fisher Renewables aligned the specialist capabilities from existing group companies Rotos 360, EDS HV, James Fisher, Asset Information Services, Strainstall, James Fisher Offshore, Scantech Offshore, and Scantech AS.James Fisher Subtech will deliver subsea expertise (PLGR, UXO EOD, route clearance, IRM etc) through James Fisher Renewables as well as continuing its work in the oil and gas, nearshore marine and civil construction, rapid response &
Strainstall Wins EEEGR Innovation Award
James Fisher and Sons plc’s group company Strainstall has been recognized for its approach to delivering improved safety and cost-effective solutions to the offshore wind industry. Strainstall won the EEEGR Innovation Award 2015 for its Intelligent Fender System (IFS), which was assessed on its capability to deliver a contribution to the low carbon economy, show real innovation and add value to the industry. Addressing key issues, IFS provides clarity and understanding of the live and cumulative impact forces exerted during transfer operations through vessel push-ons. The system also
Wind Farm Vessel Named
bow thrusters in each hull to increase low speed maneuverability and route following capability for survey operations; enhanced bow fendering system supplied by Manuplas, intelligent Fender System; a vessel impact and thrust load sensing and verification system developed by James Fisher group company Strainstall; VMMS system that reports on actual motions experienced by vessel and crew in real time; and a Palfinger Deck Crane to be used for ROV work and offshore equipment load/offload. After taking delivery of the first of type SMV 24 vessel from Supacat on April 14, 2014, Dart Fisher entered service
James Fisher Wind Farm Support Vessel Named
in each hull to increase low speed maneuverability and route following capability for survey operations, enhanced bow fendering system supplied by Manuplas, intelligent Fender System – a vessel impact and thrust load sensing and verification system developed by James Fisher group company Strainstall, VMMS system that reports on actual motions experienced by vessel and crew in real time as part of the wider James Fisher OWMS marine management and coordination system and installation work for Palfinger Deck Crane to be used for ROV work and offshore equipment load/offload. After taking
Sensors Installed on New Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation
Strainstall has been subcontracted by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) to install sensors, as part of its Structural and Environmental Monitoring (SEM) solution, on to a new Suction Bucket Jacket foundation, which is currently being trialed at the Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany. Deployed in August 2014 by Dong Energy as part of its collaboration with the UK’s Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), the new foundation structure has been designed to help cut the costs of electricity from offshore wind farms. The tripod foundation structure has
Strainstall Provides Advanced Tension Monitoring Solution
fed through a tensioner before being loaded to and from the carousel system as part of the laying process. Maintaining the correct tension in the pipe or cable is crucial to achieving its successful seabed deployment, as well as for the avoidance of equipment malfunction and associated downtime. Strainstall was able to provide MAATS with a simple and non-intrusive system comprising of bespoke load cells and amplifiers to provide real-time information on pipe/cable tension levels. Readings from the load cells are sent directly to the tensioner controls, enabling the system to increase or decrease
Offshore Wind Farm Vessel Motion Monitoring Trials
Strainstall Marine undertake vessel motion monitoring trial on an offshore wind farm transfer vessel off the UK East Coast. The company's new Vessel Motion Monitoring System™ (VMMS™) provides accurate motion monitoring for wind turbine transfer vessels to improve safety during transfer operations, as well as impact load measurement combined with a data logging capability. An accurate motion monitoring system can increase the operational window considerably during critical personnel and equipment transfer manoeuvres by allowing the user to monitor all motion parameters, rather than
February 2025
