Local projects, national expertise, international experience
Over 10,000km of coastline, 130 inhabited islands, over 30 ferry routes, a rich history in maritime engineering, and a vibrant coastal and offshore industry makes Scotland a hotbed for maritime engineering.
Beckett Rankine has unrivalled experience in delivering maritime infrastructure projects in the UK and across the globe. From our Glasgow office, we channel this broad expertise into local solutions, employing Scottish contractors and suppliers wherever possible.
Highlighted projects
Maritime infrastructure
Orkney & Shetland Inter-Island Transport Studies
In 2015 and 2016, Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council commissioned Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) studies for their respective areas to investigate the future of air and ferry services within the Orkney and Shetland Archipelagos.
Beckett Rankine produced working papers that summarised the specifics of each port or harbour in the Orkney & Shetland Islands, including: a high-level and non-technical overview of infrastructure at each location; a condition assessment; a review of shore-side assets; and commentary on the current state of repair of each facility.
RNLI Campbeltown pontoon replacement
The RNLI required a new pontoon structure for their all-weather lifeboat. They required an existing pontoon to be refurbished and used to replace the one in-situ, with the work meeting RNLI and national safety standards.
Beckett Rankine carried out a number of inspections and an options study. From this, we designed a refurbished pontoon, pontoon restraints, a bankseat and a brow access, as well as demolishing the original pontoon, all with minimal disruption to their operations.
Maritime heritage
The sea is woven into Scottish heritage. Scotland is home to many historic vessels, docks and infrastructure, some of which we are privileged to support with bespoke conservation project management initiatives.
Other key areas we support
From initial conception to final construction, Beckett Rankine designs, plans and project manages maritime infrastructure projects worldwide.
Services we provide
The full package of Beckett Rankine’s services are available from our Scottish branch, including but not limited to:
- Structural engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Naval architecture
- Diving/underwater engineering
- Asset and life-cycle optimisation
- Creative and detailed design
- Feasibility and options studies
- Hydraulic modelling
- Masterplanning
- Statutory consents and licensing
- Navigational risk assessments
- Project management and supervision
Beckett Rankine Glasgow
Beckett Rankine’s Scottish arm is headed up by Associate Director, John Monasta, an accomplished Naval Architect, maritime engineer and native Glaswegian.
Our three office locations – Glasgow, London and Bristol – put us in a prime position to build local relationships and respond rapidly to local needs, with the backing of the whole company’s bank of skills and knowledge.
