EP Marine & Rail
Securing Today’s Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s Reliability
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ABOUT
EP MARINE & RAIL
who we are
EP Marine & Rail: A UK-based specialist engineering company
We provide non-destructive testing and detailed structural assessment of marine bollards and overhead power line wood poles.
With over 20 years in both the marine and power distribution sectors, we help clients accurately evaluate the integrity and load-bearing capacity of their critical infrastructure. We combine proven field techniques with advanced analytical tools to deliver reliable, auditable, and actionable data for our clients.
How We Help
Our integrated modern, data driven approach ensures safe operations, informed maintenance, and long-term asset reliability.
We provide clear, evidence-based insight to help you:
- Confirm the true strength and stability of critical assets
- Avoid unexpected failures and reduce downtime
- Support informed maintenance and compliance planning
- Extend service life while reducing replacement costs
Marine Bollard Assessment
Advanced, non-destructive testing using ground penetrating radar (GPR), ultrasonic, and eddy current methods to evaluate bollard integrity, fixings, and foundations to accurately determine SWLs without disruption.
Overhead Wood Pole Assessment
Providing specialist assessment and condition monitoring services for the overhead line wood pole industry, using state of the art software to accurately determine the integrity, residual strength, and remaining service life of the pole.
Why choose us
Why Clients Choose EP Marine & Rail
Specialist Expertise: Over two decades of proven experience in marine bollard and power line wood pole inspection and assessment.
Data-Driven Accuracy: Quantifiable, auditable results backed by field-proven methods.
Non-Disruptive Testing: Maintain operations while ensuring safety and compliance.
Long-Term Value: Evidence-based recommendations that reduce cost and extend asset life.
EP Marine & Rail Blog
Wood Pole Testing for Playgrounds, Adventure Parks and Recreational Structures
A playground or adventure attraction can close simply because nobody knows the condition of the timber supporting it. But what if the timber is in much better condition than expected? Discover how wood pole testing can help asset owners assess timber supports, establish residual strength and make better decisions about safety, maintenance and replacement.
The Bollard Was Fine – It Was The Jetty Which Was Moving
A routine marine bollard assessment uncovered an unexpected issue: the bollard was performing as expected, but the supporting jetty was moving beyond acceptable limits. This real-world case study explores why effective jetty inspection goes beyond individual assets, the engineering principles behind structural behaviour, and what helicopters and the famous ‘Galloping Gertie’ bridge can teach us about understanding movement under load.
Wood Pole Asset Management: Managing Ageing Networks
Effective wood pole asset management combines inspection, structural assessment and engineering data to help DNOs and telecoms providers make informed decisions about ageing networks, risk and asset life extension.
Speak to our team about your project
Asset Assessment Coordinator: Kate Hartley
Tel: 0161 706 2910
20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW
Our Promise
- Every enquiry is reviewed by a qualified engineer or technical lead
- We respond within one working day
- All conversations are confidential and obligation-free