Transport

Risktec has a substantial track record of providing risk and safety management services across transportation sectors including rail, aviation and maritime.

Rail

Risktec has a wealth of experience in providing system safety and assurance services to support the development and upgrade of rail transportation systems in the UK and internationally. We have experience across a wide range of systems throughout all stages of their lifecycle and a proven track record of meeting the challenges of specific projects. In working with us, clients can be assured of responsive, high quality technical support delivered by experienced consultants, tailored to meet specific circumstances.

Areas of expertise

  • Infrastructure (civils and track)
  • Underground systems
  • Rolling stock
  • Signalling and telecoms
  • Asset lifecycle optimisation
  • UK, EU and international standards and safety legislation
  • Independent safety assessment
  • Transport of hazardous goods

Clients

  • Mainline rail operators
  • Light rail operators
  • Metro rail operators
  • Freight operators
  • Programme management companies
  • Signalling providers
  • Rolling stock providers
  • Infrastructure managers
  • Product suppliers
  • Hazardous goods transport companies
  • Industry bodies and regulators

System lifecycle

  • Concept selection
  • Design
  • Construction and commissioning
  • Operations and maintenance
  • Upgrade and extension
  • Optimisation

Industry challenges

  • System capacity and reliability
  • Innovative technology
  • Digitalisation
  • Ageing infrastructure
  • System security
  • Cultural Changes
  • Changing regulatory requirements
  • Accident investigation and root cause analysis

Aviation

Risktec has considerable experience in providing risk and safety management services across the aviation sector, including fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as ground infrastructure such as airports and air traffic control. This experience and capability covers the complete lifecycle of all projects, systems and facilities. We channel our extensive experience in the management of risk across a range of industrial sectors to provide pragmatic and proportionate solutions which fully meet the needs and challenges of the aviation sector. In working with us, clients can be assured of responsive, high quality technical support delivered by experienced consultants, tailored to meet specific circumstances.

Clients

  • Product/system designers
  • Product/system manufacturers
  • Aircraft owners/operators
  • Ground system owners/operators
  • Infrastructure managers
  • Product suppliers
  • Service providers
  • Logistics providers

Industry challenges

  • Availability, reliability, maintainability
  • Security
  • Innovative technology
  • Digitalisation
  • Ageing infrastructure
  • Human factors and safety culture
  • Changing regulatory requirements
  • Learning from other industries
  • Accident investigation and root cause analysis

Maritime

For many years Risktec has provided risk and safety management services across the maritime sector covering shipping, ports and marine operations and logistics. We channel our extensive experience in the management of risk across a range of industrial sectors to provide pragmatic and proportionate solutions which fully meet the needs and challenges of the maritime sector. In working with us, clients can be assured of responsive, high quality technical support delivered by experienced consultants, tailored to meet specific circumstances.

Areas of expertise

  • Infrastructure (floating, subsea and land based)
  • Cargo and passenger transportation
  • Storage and transport of hazardous/dangerous goods
  • Offshore construction, installation and service
  • Land based operations and logistics
  • Asset lifecycle optimisation
  • UK, EU and international standards and safety legislation
  • Independent safety assessment
  • Security reviews/audits
  • Emergency response
  • Incident investigation

Clients

  • Vessel designers
  • Vessel/ship builders
  • Industrial shipping owners/operators
  • Commercial shipping owners/operators
  • Construction/installation vessel owners/operators
  • ROV owners/operators
  • Port owners/operators
  • Maritime service providers
  • Maritime logistics providers
  • Search and rescue services
  • Industry bodies and regulators

Asset lifecycle

  • Concept selection
  • Design
  • Construction and commissioning
  • Operations, maintenance and service
  • Upgrade/modification
  • Optimisation

Industry challenges

  • Compliance and certification
  • Asset integrity
  • Security
  • Innovative technology
  • Digitalisation
  • Ageing infrastructure
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Cultural changes
  • Changing regulatory requirements
  • Learning from other industries
  • Accident investigation and root cause analysis

Services

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Consulting

Specialist risk management services, delivering proportionate solutions to help reduce and manage risk.

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Training

Online and classroom training and postgraduate education to help develop risk management professionals.

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Resourcing

Specialist risk, HSSE and engineering associates to work at client locations to help fill resource and skills shortages.

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Inspection

Industrial and vendor inspections and assessments to ensure asset integrity and mitigate project risks.

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R&D

Research and Development to help society meet its evolving needs in a safe and sustainable way.