It’s been a busy start to 2025 for several members of the project team who have been travelling around Europe visiting suppliers.

Chris Lingham and Scillonian III marine engineer Sam Noye have been in Nantes, France, visiting Mecatlantic, to attend factory acceptance tests for some of the electrical generator sets for both Scillonian IV and Menawethan.

Chris then travelled to Ghent, Belgium, for the factory acceptance tests (FAT) of the first main engine for Scillonian IV at the ABC factory on Friday 10th January. He then went to Bergen, Norway, to attend FAT for the pallet hoist control system, manufactured by MacGregor, before returning to Ghent for FAT of the second main engine for Scillonian IV, on Friday 17th January.

Sam remained in Nantes to complete the FAT for the generators with Mecatlantic.

Scillonian III Master Dave Redgrave and Gry Maritha Master Tom Sexton have been in Poland visiting MacGregor, the factory making the pallet hoist and side door for Menawethan and witnessing the FAT.

The factory acceptance tests include testing of the machinery safety systems and performance of the equipment enabling any issues to be identified before the machinery is delivered to the shipyard. Our classification surveyors, Lloyd’s Register, will attend the FATs for the main engines, generators, electrical switchboards, gearboxes, etc and issue certificates on completion of satisfactory test, as part of the supply chain quality assurance process.

Piriou and ISSG attend the factory acceptance tests to verify the performance of the machinery and confirm that it functions correctly and in accordance with specification. Should there be any issues, these can be addressed and resolved prior to the machinery being delivered to the shipyard.