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Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) Ltd - iPermit

SMC deployed IAMTech’s iPermit electronic permit-to-work (ePTW) software to support offshore operations for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm. Facing a complex environment spanning multiple vessels and onshore coordination, SMC moved away from paper-based permits and spreadsheets to centralise and automate work control.

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The Brief

Managing permits using traditional paper forms and Excel spreadsheets had become inefficient and risky in the high-pressure, real-time environment of offshore wind. Teams operating from different vessels and at onshore coordination bases struggled to maintain visibility into active work scopes. This lack of real-time communication led to potential overlaps in activity and increased the risk of safety incidents.

SMC required a robust and centralised permit to work software platform that could streamline permit workflows, improve communication between stakeholders, and ensure strict compliance with safety procedures, all in a digital, trackable environment that could scale across their growing operations.

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The Solution

The implementation of iPermit delivered a step-change in operational performance for SMC. Real-time visibility across all work fronts dramatically improved planning and coordination between offshore and onshore teams. The platform enabled more effective resource allocation, reduced the risk of conflicting scopes, and reinforced compliance with rigorous safety protocols.

With over 300 users actively engaged and more than 1,500 permits created monthly, iPermit became a critical control system that ensured all work activities were properly planned, authorised, and executed in line with compliance requirements. The software’s intuitive interface and powerful backend helped reduce administrative overhead, allowing teams to focus more time on safety-critical operations rather than paperwork.

Through implementing iPermit, SMC eliminated manual bottlenecks, improved cross-team communication, and ensured that every permit issued was tracked, monitored, and archived within a single unified system. These improvements helped raise both safety assurance and operational efficiency across one of the UK’s flagship offshore renewable projects.

To learn more visit the iPermit Product Page.

iPermit has been a transformative tool for SMC. It centralised and automated our permit process, reduced the admin burden, and gave us real-time visibility that has strengthened coordination and safety across offshore operations.

Andrew Corrie, Head of Marine Operations, SMC
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