Independent Technical Reviews & Appraisals

This is a service where our engineers make a field visit to review either systems of work, performance levels of personnel (including Crane Operator Assessments to international standards) or standards of maintenance on plant and equipment with a view to their cost effectiveness. They can also perform feasibility studies for proposed modifications to plant and/or any changes to existing operational procedures. This service includes mechanical handling reviews on oil & gas installations during construction, vessels and drilling rigs prior to them being chartered by the operating company.

NSL also perform Failure Investigations. We are often called upon as third party / expert witnesses in court.

 

Engineering Design

This is a specialist service dealing with all mechanical handling and installation problems incorporating everything from the initial offshore survey to the production of the final implementation work pack.
The service includes detailed fabrication drawings, structural calculations, procedural drawings, relevant text / instructions and equipment lists.

Note: NSL can offer the services of expert riggers who are experienced in design / fabrication / offshore implementation and are available to go onsite to supervise any installation or removal of plant and equipment.

 

Provision of Management Facilities & Services

The placement of specialist personnel qualified in the field of crane operations, mechanical handling and / or lifting equipment to control all aspects of lifting operations including the following:

• Maintenance / Certification Requirements
  Suitability of Contractors and Equipment Types for Particular Projects
  Review / Assessments of Completed Projects
  Technical Library Enquiries
  Liaison with Certifying Authorities
  Compilation of Procedural Documents
  The preparation of operational / procedural documents to ensure the safe and efficient use of machinery and equipment in compliance with current HSE and legislative requirements

 

The Site Competent Person

NSL are now offering multi-disciplined Lifting Specialists on a long or short-term contract basis.
All of our specialists have a minimum of 15 years experience in the lifting industry and are subjected to rigorous in-house training programmes prior to going on contract.
This qualifies them to supply the following:

• Rigging & Lifting training to International standards
  Banksman / Slinger training to International standards
  Crane Operator assessments to International standards
  Working at Height awareness

In addition, they can supervise and/or actually perform

Technical reviews of client and contractor operations
All categories of lifting operations
On-site coaching and mentoring
Implementation of certification systems