Navigator Terminals
Jetty 4
Fender Panel Removal
MARINE ENGINEERING | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | STRUCUTRAL ASSESSMENT | SPECIALIST MARINE CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Simpson Coulson delivered the specialist removal of a severely damaged marine fender panel at Navigator Terminals’ Jetty 4 facility in Seal Sands, Teesside.
Following a vessel impact during berthing operations, the jetty’s downstream fendering system sustained substantial structural damage, compromising its ability to safely accommodate vessel movements.
Simpson Coulson was engaged to assess the extent of the damage, undertake engineering evaluations and develop a safe, coordinated solution for removing the damaged fender assembly.
EXPERTISE
The project involved a complex marine lifting operation using a 300-tonne mobile crane positioned on the foreshore, supported by specialist rope access operatives, diving provision, marine safety teams and carefully sequenced cutting and lifting activities.
COLLABORATION
Working within the constraints of an operational marine terminal, Simpson Coulson coordinated the engineering, specialist subcontractors, construction methodology and site operations to successfully deliver the removal works.
ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
Navigator Terminals’ Jetty 4 is a critical marine asset supporting vessel berthing operations at its North Tees facility. Following an impact involving a vessel, the downstream fendering system suffered extensive structural damage.
A subsequent engineering inspection identified significant deformation of the steel fender panel, damage to the supporting chain assemblies, a sheared lower fender cone, missing protective face pads and deformation of supporting steelwork.
The extent of the damage rendered the affected fender unsafe for continued use and reduced the jetty’s operational berthing capacity.
SCOPE OF WORKS
Simpson Coulson provided an end-to-end engineering and constructionsolution, combining detailed structural assessment, engineering planning, specialist marine construction and full project management.
Marine Structural Assessment
• Initial inspection and condition assessment
• Identification of structural damage
• Engineering evaluation and berthing analysis
• Review of vessel berthing energy against design parameters
• Recommendations for removal and future reinstatement
Engineering Planning & Temporary Works
• Detailed removal methodology
• Crane positioning and lifting arrangements
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Specialist lifting plans and access arrangements
Specialist Marine Construction
• Mobilisation of 300T mobile crane
• Specialist rope access personnel
• Commercial diving team and rescue arrangements
• Controlled disconnection of chains and fixings
• Cutting and separation of cone assembly
• Lifting and removal of fender panel
Project Management & Safety
• Overall project management
• Coordination of specialist subcontractors
• Permit to work and inductions
• Management of lifting risks
• Marine rescue and emergency response
• Completion and demobilisation
PROJECT OUTCOME
From Assessment to Removal
A structured and carefully planned approach, combining engineering expertise with specialist marine construction delivery.
A SAFER, MORE RESILIENT JETTY
Simpson Coulson successfully delivered a complex marine fender removal project at Navigator Terminals’ North Tees facility, combining specialist structural engineering with the coordination of heavy lifting and marine construction activities.
The project demonstrates our capability to respond to damaged port infrastructure, develop technically robust engineering solutions and manage specialist construction operations in challenging marine environments.
Through detailed assessment, carefully planned lifting operations and coordinated specialist delivery, we provided an integrated solution for the safe removal of the damaged fender panel.
300T
Mobile Crane
10+
Specialist Personnel
100%
Safe and Controlled Removal
On Time
Project Completion