milling fault, construction damage, corrosion
or third-party damage during the pipeline’s
operational life.
As pipelines cross areas of outstanding
natural beauty and sites of special
scientifi c interest, is it necessary to work
in conjunction with other bodies to keep
environmental damage to a minimum?
Yes, although largely these designations did
not exist when the pipelines were constructed.
If the client has to undertake works within
one of these designated sites, we will seek to
mitigate the impact by early liaison and by
looking for the optimum time to undertake the
works to cause the least impact.
Does Fisher German have an inhouse
legal team to keep abreast of changing
legislation?
Exposing a pipeline for inspection will confi rm that a repair is required. Once
work is completed, the pipeline is rewrapped and back fi lled
No, we liaise closely with our client’s in-house
legal teams and their external advisors. Our
team also undertake continual professional
development across all levels to ensure we
stay abreast of changes in the legislative
frameworks within which we work.
How many calls relating to pipeline
enquiries would Fisher German typically
receive over the course of a year?
Through our joint venture business –
LinesearchbeforeUdig – we receive in excess of
2.5 million initial enquiries per annum; these
cover all members’ assets which now exceeds
70. Having put in place their specifi c criteria
for contact, individual clients deal with those
enquiries that are of interest to them.
Cobo Tankers and Services Ltd.
C26 Josephs Well
Hannover Lane
Leeds
LS1 3AB
Tel: 0113 3886400
[email protected][email protected]
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