Overview
Lift‑Rite Engineering Services was recently engaged by a local client in Greece to deliver a critical umbilical termination using wire‑lock resin for an offshore wind farm project. Known for its bespoke equipment solutions, bespoke transport planning, and industry certifications (LOLER, LEEA) Lift‑Rite demonstrated its readiness to deploy a highly knowledgeable and experienced team quickly and efficiently.
Client Challenge
A test rig (provided by another supplier) had been built to test cable systems under simulated offshore conditions. The power cables, which sit on the seabed during operation, need to guarantee performance and as such, the test rig applied bending loads to the cables and cables ends thousands of times to replicate offshore movement. The client needed bespoke terminations that both fitted precisely into the test rig and could withstand extreme cyclic stress.
Lift‑Rite’s Solution
Site Deployment & Engineering
Lift‑Rite dispatched a specialist team from the UK to Greece. The team executed:
- Precise preparation of umbilical terminations and socketing using wire‑lock resin, to terminated end fittings designed to match the test‑rig interface.
- Qualification of the terminations to endure thousands of rotations, confirming mechanical robustness under simulated offshore motion.
Full Logistics Coordination
Lift‑Rite managed all logistics, from start to finish:
- Freight packaging, customs clearance, and transport to Greece of specialist termination tooling, resin systems, spare parts, and support frames.
- Local coordination with Greek customs and port authorities to ensure smooth entry.
- Post‑job repatriation of equipment and consignments back to the UK, handling export paperwork and transport.
This end‑to‑end logistics ensured minimal delay, full compliance, and efficient movement of highly technical gear.
Outcomes
- Successful terminations that seated perfectly in the test rig and passed the cyclic rotation test without failure.
- The demonstration of mechanical integrity under rig conditions replicating real offshore wind‑farm stresses.
- On‑time delivery and completion within the project window, with Lift‑Rite’s team adapting flexibly to on‑site conditions and client requirements.
Why This Project Stands Out
Global Reach and Flexibility
This engagement reflects Lift‑Rite’s readiness to mobilise globally, travel internationally on short notice, and deliver technical services directly in client host countries—even where logistics and customs complexity is high.
End‑to‑End Project Delivery
The project encompassed specialist design, technical execution of an umbilical termination using advanced wire‑lock resin technology, as well as comprehensive transport and customs coordination. This showcases how Lift‑Rite combines engineering capability with logistical expertise.
Offshore Wind Expertise
The project further cements Lift‑Rite as a technical partner for renewable energy infrastructure, capable of supporting critical offshore wind cabling operations.
