Sheerness Port Upgrade: Successful Implementation of Anti-slip Solution
Sheerness Port Upgrade: Successful Implementation of Anti-slip Solution
- Marine
Summary
Located in Sheerness, a town in north Kent, England, Sheerness Port required an upgrade to enhance safety and increase routes outward of Europe. WJ Marine, known for their turn-key expertise and swift project completion, was chosen as the preferred contractor. The port’s objective was to restore the anti-slip properties of the corroded span, which had worn out over the past 10 years.
Objective
The project aimed to address the loss of anti-slip properties by applying the Bimagrip LS Anti-slip and Waterproofing System. Despite the limited time available for the works, WJ Marine meticulously planned to ensure a high-standard application, free of any moisture. The project aligned with the port’s goals of improving safety measures and preparing for Brexit resilience.
Solutions
WJ Marine employed a comprehensive process to achieve the desired results. In October, a notoriously wet month in the UK, every precaution was taken to ensure the surface was dry for the application. Skid steer bobcats with abrasive attachments and breakers were used to strip back the old substrate to steel. WJ Marine’s jet-mounted dryer proved to be a life-saver, drying the surface after heavy rainfall. The corroded span underwent captive blasting with WJ Marine blast 245-D Lorry, followed by the application of anti-corrosive polyurethane primer and a heavy-duty anti-skid polyurethane resin system, Bimagrip LS, incorporating a 3-5mm Emery aggregate.
Results
The project was completed in a remarkable two days, covering an area of 775 sqm. The final morning was dedicated to cleaning the surrounding area and site. The application of the Bimagrip LS system provided a new guaranteed safe surface for the next 10 years, ensuring the port’s longevity.
