Houlder Limited contracted the Diving Consultancy Service of HydroEye during the design phase of a Subsea Piling Template for the Dutch offshore construction specialist, Jan De Nul. The Template is designed to be part operated using divers, to adjust the template’s angle depending on seabed topography. Hydroeye were called upon to review the associated diving operations and help Houlder optimise the design for use by Divers. Hydroeye were able to highlight operational shortfalls and provide contingency plans. As a result, safety was improved and the design was frozen more rapidly saving overall project cost. The Template has since been built and successfully operated.
James Russel, Marine Equipment Business Stream Director commented: Paul and Hydroeye brought a wealth of experience to this small but critically important aspect of our design. His knowledge enabled us to resolve outstanding issues and finalise the design for fabrication quickly. Our thanks to Hydroeye and the team.