After more than two years of work, Hughes Sub Surface Engineering (Hughes SSE) has completed works on the world’s second largest wind farm – Gwynt y Môr.
Since 2012 Hughes SSE has been a provider of core services to the construction efforts at Gwynt y Môr wind farm. During a 34 month involvement, Hughes SSE played a vital role in the completion of the project during which the company was formally recognised for innovation working with RWE by providing a combined Operational support and Emergency Response Teams (REA Skills Development Award 2014) and over 3,500 incident free dives.
The project saw Hughes SSE utilise more than 10 vessels, including two DP2 vessels in tandem to deploy over 250 personnel offshore, including many from the local area. Hughes SSE worked on numerous aspects of the project, providing Divers, Riggers, Specialist Confined Space and Emergency Response Personnel to assist in the completion of a great variety of work scopes.
Hughes SSE assisted with core construction tasks such as cable installation support, UXO surveys, concrete mattressing, and Internal TP inspections and provided additional topside support for cable support & installation teams, messenger wire installations, generator refuelling and guano cleaning. The eventual range of services supplied by the company truly demonstrated its flexibility and competence in adapting to circumstances and a client’s changing needs, with all tasks completed safely and with maximum satisfaction.
Hughes SSE completed over 3500 safe dives on the project without any major incidents and with an outstanding focus on safety.
One key service provided by Hughes SSE was Emergency Response, and the company’s industry leading Emergency Response Teams provided award winning rapid medical cover for over 40 incidents ranging from sprained joints to critical injuries. The diligence and expertise of these teams contributed greatly to the safe and efficient running of the wind farm, and allowed all contractors on site to operate with confidence that help was never more than 15 minutes away.
In addition to the sterling work of the offshore teams, Hughes SSE’s core team of shore side project staff provided an exemplary service in keeping the project on track, often working to tight deadlines. The team of around 25 employees ensured that a rapid turnaround for all operational support needs was consistently maintained, and a great deal of flexibility and competence was shown by all to meet the project’s changing needs.
Managing Director Ian Hughes offered his thoughts on the completion of the project, stating that: “Hughes SSE’s operations on the Gwynt y Môr project have been challenging and rewarding. The company has built strong working relationships with numerous contractors during the project and enjoyed working closely with the client. Both our onshore and offshore teams have worked tirelessly to ensure a safe and successful completion, and I am very proud to say that Hughes SSE has been involved and consistently provided the best possible service from start to finish.”
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