The past few weeks has seen our staff carry out surveys on a wide range of vessels.
The Shapinsay, an Orkney based ferry that has been dubbed Scotlands first hydrogen-powered ferry, was down from the Islands to Peterhead to undergo its 5-year survey. The vessel is fitted with 8 large cylindrical hydrogen tanks that will be used to power auxiliary systems on board. The hydrogen tanks will be filled using the successful Surf ‘n’ Turf project which turns excess green energy into hydrogen. We carried out a successful lightship survey on the vessel which has made its way back to Orkney.
We also attended an inclining experiment in Hull at the MMS yard to survey their new yacht which has been built for private ownership. The 55ft trawler yacht has been designed by us to have a layout that is beneficial for liveaboard yacht owners and a hull designed for long-distance cruising. We look forward to sharing interior photos once the outfitting has been completed.
Finally, it was back to Peterhead to undertake another lightship experiment, this time on the 79m purser ‘F.V. Pathway’. Having only been delivered to her owners in 2017 this was her first 5-year interval survey. No issues or concerns arose from our survey and the vessel is now preparing to go back to sea.
