Survival Systems International (UK) has just completed a major contract for the full refurbishment of six lifeboat capsules at its Great Yarmouth base.
The six-month project for an Aberdeen customer has meant long days and extra hours for the busy workshop. And it will quickly be followed by a similar contract to refurbish another six capsules for a European client.
“They are big orders for us and have our workshop at near capacity,” said George Teece, SSI’s vice-president Eastern Hemisphere operations.
“The great thing is that the quality of the refurbishment work means that these lifeboats – mainly around 15 years old and being used on North Sea installations – will have many more years of good and completely reliable service in them.
“Each is designed to save the lives of at least 50 people in an offshore emergency so each of these orders is helping protect around 300 people.”
“We are fortunate to have a dedicated workshop team in Dave Goodwin, Allan Fuller, Martin Smith, Dave Wallace and Nicholas Scott who have worked tirelessly on this project since April working many hours overtime to complete on time.”
With the extra business for SSI, the company is looking to recruit additional staff, with some offshore opportunities. Anyone interested should email [email protected]
