Ocean Kinetics to showcase comprehensive engineering solutions at All-Energy

OCEAN KINETICS TO SHOWCASE COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS AT ALL-ENERGY

Engineering specialists, Ocean Kinetics is exhibiting at All-Energy at the SEC in Glasgow on 14 and 15 May. Alongside partners on the Orkney stand (ORK38), the company is set to showcase its extensive range of advanced fabrication, welding, and marine services to those attending the show. A key highlight will be the company’s recent addition of advanced water jet cutting technology, underscoring its commitment to precision, efficiency, and sustainability.

Established in 1992, Ocean Kinetics has built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across various sectors, including energy, renewables, marine works, power and utilities, aquaculture, and decommissioning. The company’s expertise encompasses fabrication in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium; machining and manufacturing; inspection and testing; industrial insulation and cladding; as well as marine works, rope access, and underwater services. And now, available for hire, is a range of high specification barges, pontoons and workboats.

The recent integration of water jet cutting technology enhances Ocean Kinetics’ capabilities in delivering precision-cut components essential for many clients in marine-related industries. Water jet cutting is a versatile and environmentally friendly method that uses a high-pressure stream of water, often combined with an abrasive, to cut through a wide range of materials without generating heat-affected zones, thus preserving material integrity. ​

Managing director of Ocean Kinetics, John Henderson, said: “As soon as we introduced the water jet cutting service, it was called upon to support and deliver a challenging repurposing project for Pelagia Shetland.

“Faced with two redundant fuel storage tanks at their Lerwick base, SSE were looking to have the tanks repurposed rather than having them cut up and scrapped. Shetland fish processing plant, Pelagia Shetland expressed an interest in taking the tanks, but the size of the two tanks, each – 13m high x 12.5m in diameter, and with a capacity of 1.5 million litres – meant that transporting the tanks was a major challenge.

“The size of the tanks meant that they could not be transported by road, so our first thought was to employ our cargo barge. Unfortunately, it was not possible to deploy a crane large enough to carry out the lifting and installation work at its final destination on the island of Bressay, due to the single track road and ferry loading limitations. A further challenge in this process was the potential risk of petrochemicals in the tanks.

“We therefore proposed to cut the tanks in half, with the new abrasive jet water cutting service. A smaller crane could then lift them into place, before we welded them back together.

“This project would have been much more hazardous without our water jet cutting technology, which combines the power of high-pressure water and advanced abrasives to create clean, accurate cuts across a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and stone. It’s not only a highly precise and efficient technique but it is also a much safer method of cutting allowing the operator to carry out the cutting from a safe distance. The cutting technique is also more eco-friendly solution with no hot works required which could emit unwelcome fumes.

“Providing a turnkey solution for our customers is one of the strengths of Ocean Kinetics, we are continually looking at new and improved solutions, this project was a great example of our engineering teams and marine teams working together to overcome all the obstacles to provide a great outcome.  We are investing in plant, equipment and up skilling our staff to provide the best solutions for our customers.”

Together with partners, MMG Ocean, Ocean Kinetics offer a full-service support for the marine sector, which includes MMG Ocean’s patented gangway systems for safe compliant crew transfer. MMG Gangways facilitate compliant crew and passenger transfer at all stages of tide staying within +/-55° (30° for passenger craft) achieved through a combination of hinge system and proprietary step profile.

All-Energy serves as an ideal platform for industry professionals to explore how Ocean Kinetics’ innovative solutions contribute to the advancement of energy-related projects.

For more information about Ocean Kinetics and its services, visit oceankinetics.co.uk or contact info@oceankinetics.co.uk.