CASE STUDY WORKBOAT FACILITIES 2016 GREAT YARMOUTH AND SOUTHAMPTON metres in length form the basis of the structure, with 600 mm of freeboard. Handrails were fi tted at each end and along the back edge, and the decking is tough GRP mesh. Additional features include freshwater, safety pedestals, lighting, CCTV navigation lights and CCTV. The foundations for the 67 turbines for the windfarm and the off shore cabling are currently being installed, and it is expected to be fully commissioned by Dec 2017. By July 2016 Walcon Marine had completed work on two berthing facilities, designed and built specifi cally to take the rough and tumble of workboat operations. One of these was an installation (pictured above and right) at Great Yarmouth for vessels supporting the build and futur

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