JF SME Testing was commissioned to design and deliver a load monitoring system for the Dampier Floating Deck - the world’s largest floating wharf at the port of Dampier, Western Australia.

The wharf, located in some of the most challenging marine operational conditions, is a new concept in jetty extension and JF SME Testing's bespoke solution has been designed to monitor the load between the floating deck and the main cargo jetty piles during mooring operations.

JF SME Testing's system offers reassurance during critical operations by providing engineers with detailed data and analysis on the performance of the structure, as well as indicating when load thresholds have been exceeded to significantly increase operational safety.

Damian Burton, regional manager at Patrick Bulk Port Services – owner of the floating wharf, said that:

JF SME Testing secures significant offshore monitoring contract with Bluewater