Happy throwback Friday all, a snapshot back in time 📸 Our work at HMNB Clyde has been ongoing for over a decade and Cairnhill, in conjunction with Graham Construction, were engaged to fabricate, test, surface treat, ship and install four interchangeable floating pontoons located at the base. The pontoons facilitate access both from the quayside via a gangway and from the water side via Tank Transfer Barges. In addition to the compartmental fabrication (primarily in carbon steel) complete with full marine paint system (including non-slip top surface). There was a wide array of engineering elements at play during the construction, including galvanised yoke steel and handrails, stainless steel hinges and pins, cast iron bollards, rubber fenders and aluminium anodes. All plate was cut on our Ficep Gemini profiling centres and manufactured from our main base, with final fit up and shipping from Renfrew. Work commenced on a detailed design in mid-2020 with the pontoons being delivered by tug boat, they were floated up the Clyde in Spring of 2021. Cairnhill, exceeding standards and expectations. #steelsolutions
It was certainly interesting reviewing the contract for a vessel and marine time terminology at the time! Great project by Neil Goldie and team.
Plater Cairnhill structures
2wRemember those well good project