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Case Studies

Raised GRP Walkway for Oil Tanker, Scotland

Safety on Deck

Raised GRP Walkway for Oil Tanker

Project

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Raised GRP Walkway

Location

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Scotland

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Project Overview

Vital GRP partnered closely with our client over a 13-month
period to successfully secure a turnkey contract to design and
deliver a Raised GRP Walkway for the deck of an oil tanker.

Client Challenge

The oil tanker was in dry dock in Scotland, was being refitted with a heavily populated deck that lacked safe walking routes and adequate maintenance accessibility.

 

The client required a turnkey solution to protect crew safety and prevent damage to vital M&E services.

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Our Solution

Over a 13-month collaboration, Vital GRP designed and delivered a Raised GRP Walkway that:

  • Provides secure walking routes in harsh​ maritime conditions.

  • Reduces slips, trips, and falls for crew members.

  • Protects pipes, conduits, and other M&E infrastructure from accidental damage​.

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Outcomes & Benefits

  • Enhanced crew safety in high-risk areas.

  • Reduced risk of M&E Service damage.

  • Compliance with international safety and accessibility standards.

  • Minimal vessel downtime and rapid project delivery.

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Key Features & Compliance

Substructure and Handrail System

GRP Open Mesh Anti-slip Grating Flooring

Fully compliant with BS and EN anti-slip standards

Corrosion-resistant, low maintenance finish

Long-term, safe access solution 

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