Results for: Case Studies
17th January 2017
Out of Gauge Cargo Handling in Southampton
Working alongside the special projects team at Denholm Global Logistics, our cargo team received and handled two large turbines en route to China. Weighing 27 tonnes, the cargo was offloaded from a third party haulier and loaded onto flat-racks, ready for shunting to Southampton docks. The cargo was expertly lashed and secured for shipping, ensuring full compliance upon […]
3rd January 2017
Port person – Darren Wright, marine superintendent
Working at the Port of Southampton is second nature for Darren Wright after more than 25 years service for Williams Shipping – with his loyalty having just been rewarded recently with a promotion.
17th December 2016
Cargo Transport & Logistics for Export
Working closely with engineering & procurement experts Trant Engineering, our logistics team was responsible for cargo transport to a ship bound for the Falkland Islands. Our team provided constant vital support for the duration of the project. We provided a transport service over a 7 day period, with an average of 24 deliveries per day from 3 loading sites across Southampton. […]
12th November 2016
Supporting Shoreham Adur Tidal Walls Scheme
Working closely with JT Mackley, we provided a small fleet of workboats and barges to support ongoing efforts at the Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme.
17th September 2016
Container Hire at a Prestigious Restoration Site
A prestigious site was undergoing restoration works in central London, and the team at Dædalus Conservation required storage containers and accommodation units for their site staff. Our container hire company Willbox supplied three 20′ units; a stacked pair of site cabins, and a storage container. The aesthetic impact of public-facing site cabins was important for the cultural landmark; the containers were supplied […]
5th September 2016
Barge Chartered for Giant Wooden Replica Model of London
A giant wooden replica of 17th century London was set ablaze on the River Thames in a retelling of the Great Fire of London.
17th August 2016
Docking Support for Cruise Ship Refuelling
Working closely with Whitaker Tankers, our fleet of vessels are frequently used to support cruise ships in and around the port of Southampton. Cruise ships typically have bollards on the lower exterior of their hull, and refuelling requires stable and secure mooring. We provide a docking facility for a number of tankers, enabling the vessels to attach themselves […]
Subsea Cable Replacement
We assisted VBMS (a Boskalis company) in replacing one of 3 subsea cables between Thorness Bay on the Isle of Wight and Lepe, at the mouth of Beaulieu River. We used our Wilcarry 300 barge and the Willendeavour to carry out this work. These cables supply the Isle of Wight with electricity. The project was the […]
Classic Yacht Restoration
We worked closely with Shemara Refit LLP for the latter stages of the Shemara refit – the restoration of a 65m classic motor yacht restored to her former glory. 5 vessels were used in this marine logistics project; the Willendeavour, the Wilanne, the Willjay and 2 ribs. Shemara was pulled out of a refit yard in Porchester through […]
RNLI Pontoon Improvements
Raymond Brown Construction Ltd were responsible for demolishing, removing and rebuilding the Royal National Lifeboat Institute’s (RNLI) pontoon in Brixham, Devon. Our Willcarry 1500 barge was used to carry a large crane, survey equipment and piling tripods to Brixham so that work could be carried out to make significant improvements to the RNLI pontoon. It was towed […]