Key areas of expertise include:
- Decommissioning and Dismantling Expertise: HSD’s team is experienced in safely dismantling and recycling ships, offshore installations, and other maritime structures. This includes handling hazardous materials and managing waste disposal in compliance with environmental and safety regulations;
- NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) Handling: The staff is trained in decontaminating and managing NORM waste, ensuring adherence to strict health, safety, and environmental standards;
- Heavy Lifting and Crane Operations: Their personnel are skilled in operating heavy-duty equipment such as crawler cranes and hydraulic excavators. These are essential for lifting and dismantling large maritime structures;
- Project Management: The team includes project managers experienced in coordinating complex maritime decommissioning projects, ensuring they are completed on time and in compliance with regulatory standards;
- Environmental and Safety Compliance: The staff is trained to operate under certifications like ISO 14001 for environmental management and VCA for safety. This ensures that all operations meet stringent environmental and occupational health standards;
In addition the following disciplines are available to execute the work:
- Riggers;
- Torch cutters;
- MSO – multi skilled operators; operator for wheel loaders, fork lift, excavators and the like;
In some cases:
- Mechanics;
- Welders;
- Scaffolders;
- Industrial cleaners;
- Rope Access Technicians capable of various skills;
VCA basis safety certificate
All people, whether operationally involved or supporting activities, must have the VCA basis safety certificate (Dutch VCA basis). People who have management or supervision tasks must have the VCA full safety certificate (Dutch VCA full).
This VCA certification guarantees that everyone has good knowledge of all basic safety aspects and understand sound and safe working practices.