Wescott Industrial Services Coated Beatrice Offshore Transformer Modules

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The two OTMs are ready for installation after five months of working on their coatings

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Wescott Industrial Services Finish Beatrice Preparation Work

Official Press Release Wescott Industrial Services :

Jarrow-based Wescott Industrial Services have ensured that the two Offshore Transformer Modules (OTM) which will become a crucial part of the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm were ready for installation in the New Year after a gruelling five month contract at Methil which saw a crew of some 44 blasters and painters working around the clock to prepare and coat the steel surfaces.

Tom Whittleton, Operations Director of Wescott Industrial Services, explained the challenges of the project, “We began the work, originally for Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) Ltd but latterly working directly for Siemens, back in August. At that time we provided our own... ... More: Official Press Release Wescott Industrial Services