James Fisher provided HV safety management and Senior Authorised Personnel (SAPs) in Japan, ensuring safe commissioning operations for Vestas on a major offshore wind project.

Customer challenge

Vestas required strong HV safety assurance on the project, but had a shortage of local engineers with the required experience in applying HV Safety Rules. This created safety and compliance risks that could slow commissioning on a high-profile offshore wind project, increasing the need for specialist oversight to keep operations controlled and consistent.

Solution for our customer

James Fisher provided senior SAP leadership on site, guiding local engineers on the correct, consistent application of HV Safety Rules. With clear oversight and aligned procedures, the team gave Vestas the assurance needed to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and keep commissioning progressing safely and efficiently.

Customer impact

• Ensured safe, compliant HV commissioning through a fully established Safe System of Work
• Strengthened on-site collaboration and consistency between Vestas and local engineering teams
• Delivered trusted SAP supervision recognised for professionalism and clear technical guidance
• Increased local engineers’ capability in applying HV Safety Rules correctly and confidently
• Enabled successful delivery of a major offshore wind project in Japan, supporting Vestas’ regional performance
• Enhanced James Fisher’s position for future APAC opportunities, including the upcoming Katagami project