Case Studies
Here you can see case studies of the varied work carried out by Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster members. If you'd like your company to feature, please submit your case study to project.manager@forthandtayoffshore.co.uk
A.F. NOBLE & SON 4x4 Hire
A.F. NOBLE & SON 4x4 Hire is a vehicle rental company that specializes in offering 4x4 and off-road vehicles to customers in need of rugged, reliable transport for remote areas, adventure tourism, and business use. The company operates in regions where off-road vehicles are crucial. The business caters to both individual customers looking for adventure travel experiences and businesses requiring durable vehicles for professional tasks like construction, logistics, and surveying.
Challenges Faced by A.F. NOBLE & SON 4x4 Hire:
- Seasonality and Demand Fluctuations: The demand for 4x4 vehicles is heavily influenced by seasonal factors, with peak demand during holiday seasons or during extreme weather conditions (such as floods or snow). This leads to underutilization during off-peak months, increasing maintenance costs.
- Vehicle Maintenance and Availability: Regular wear and tear on the vehicles used for off-roading require significant investment in maintenance. Keeping a large fleet in working condition, especially for vehicles exposed to harsh environments, posed logistical challenges.
- Increasing Competition: With the rise of adventure tourism, new competitors entered the market offering 4x4 vehicles at competitive rates. Additionally, some customers preferred private ride-hailing options, reducing the traditional demand for rental vehicles.
- Customer Education and Safety: The target market for 4x4 Hire often includes individuals unfamiliar with off-roading. Ensuring that customers knew how to properly handle a 4x4 vehicle, particularly in difficult terrain, became a major challenge. This created both safety and reputational risks for the company.
First Principle Design
Established in 2017, FirstPD is an experienced engineering and project management business based in East Lothian, Scotland. They specialise in delivering high-quality solutions across various sectors, including:
• Oil & Gas and Offshore
• Renewables
• Nuclear
• Marine
• Saturation Diving and Subsea
Their structured, methodical approach ensures they consistently meet the most challenging and bespoke engineering requirements. By emphasising best practices and compliance with global standards, they deliver tailored solutions that add tangible value to their clients.
FirstPD have kindly provided two case studies to demonstrate their work:
Case Study - Hoist System Modelling | Case Study - Saturation Dive System
Head to their website to find out more or get in touch.
Propeller Fuels: Supporting the Offshore Wind Industry in the Forth and Tay
Introduction
The offshore wind industry is a cornerstone of Scotland’s renewable energy drive, with projects in the Forth and Tay regions leading the way. Ensuring the uninterrupted operation of offshore wind farms requires meticulous planning, efficient logistics, and reliable fueling solutions for crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and workboats. Propeller Fuels has established itself as a trusted partner, delivering high-quality marine gas oil (MGO) to keep these vessels operational and ensure project success.
The Challenge
Offshore wind projects demand precision and continuity. CTVs and workboats play a critical role in transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies to offshore turbines. Delays in fuel delivery can lead to project disruptions, increased costs, and potential downtime. The Forth and Tay regions, characterized by variable weather conditions and high activity levels, present logistical challenges that require a reliable and flexible fueling partner.
Motive Offshore Group Limited
Motive Offshore Group is a leading energy industry specialist, providing marine and lifting equipment, services and engineering solutions for the oil and gas, marine, renewables, and decommissioning industries.
A trusted partner to clients working with leading operators worldwide, the Group comprises three divisions:
• Motive Rentals
• Motive Engineering
• Motive Certification & Inspection
Supporting on-site installations, commissioning, testing, and operating, typical operations supported include cable lay and pull-in, subsea installation, umbilical deployment, and recovery, mooring of barges and vessels, and quayside transpooling.
Motive have shared two case studies to showcase what they can do.
Pure energy (REGen) Ltd
Collaboration is at the heart of Pure energy’s core business strategy.
The company specialises in providing integrated B2B renewable energy solutions, examples include a rooftop solar and battery storage system combined with a dual connector electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Isle of Gigha Camp and Motorhome newbuild facility.
Initially we completed a site survey to confirm the required scope of works and as a result produced detailed electrical design drawings together with an efficient clean energy proposed solution and Project Plan for client approval.
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