Inland and Coastal Marina Systems, a specialist in commercial pontoon infrastructure and Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) berthing solutions, is once again championing its industry focused Get Onboard Safely initiative at Seawork 2025, taking place between 10-12 June at Southampton’s Mayflower Park.
As Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, Seawork continues to be the key platform for Inland and Coastal to engage with the port and harbour sector, showcasing its engineered solutions for safe, reliable, year-round vessel access.
Prioritising safe crew access
With over two decades of experience working alongside commercial ports, harbours and offshore wind service providers, Inland and Coastal understands that safe access is not only an operational imperative – it’s a commercial necessity.
“Every year we speak to operators who are still working with outdated infrastructure – vertical ladders, makeshift gangways and substandard berthing arrangements. These systems pose significant safety risks and lead to major operational downtime,” says Jon Challis, Head of Business Development at Inland and Coastal.
“Our Get Onboard Safely campaign is focused on helping operators modernise their approach. From our floating pontoon systems to tailored gangways and edge protection, we provide engineered solutions designed around the real-world needs of commercial users.”
Seawork 2025 also offers an invaluable opportunity for the Inland and Coastal team to connect with industry professionals, listen to their operational challenges and gather direct feedback on how existing access systems are performing in the field. These insights play a key role in informing ongoing product development, allowing Inland and Coastal to refine its pontoon and gangway designs to further enhance safety, durability and long-term value for commercial operators.
Living Seawalls: building for biodiversity
This year’s show will also see the return of Jess Allen, PhD student at the University of Plymouth, who will be speaking about the Living Seawalls initiative. Her talk is scheduled for Tuesday 10th June, offering a commercially relevant perspective on how port infrastructure can be designed to support marine biodiversity without compromising performance or durability.
In partnership with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Reef Design Lab, the Living Seawalls programme uses concrete panels to mimic natural marine habitats. Inland and Coastal manufactures these in Ireland using reclaimed waste material from its own pontoon and breakwater production facility – an innovative example of circular, low-impact economy principles.
Come and visit us at the show
Visitors are warmly invited to stop by Stand B13 in the Main Hall to meet the Inland and Coastal team, grab a free Guinness and chat through their berthing and pontoon requirements. Whether you’re planning a new installation or retrofitting an existing berth, the team will be available throughout the show to discuss how to improve safe access to vessels 24/7.
Interested in enhancing the ecological value of your marine infrastructure? Jess and the team will also be on hand for informal conversations around Living Seawalls, its application and how you can future proof your port assets.
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