Aims :

 

• provide an overview of ballast installation capability

• outline new opportunities for the business in the UK. Europe and Nordic regions

• propose pursuing opportunity internationally

• entry into the offshore renewable sector

• Precast High Density Blocks

 

 

High Density Concrete (HDC), is a heavy density pumpable concrete primarily used in the marine, offshore and renewable energy sectors, as an aid to providing stability compliance for vessels and structures.

 

The composition of HDC consists of iron ore, metal powders, cement, lime and additives in various quantities.

 

HDC has been successfully used by a number of organisations in the defence, commercial shipping and oil and gas sectors.

 

DJCEL Ltd is regarded as the market leader in the UK for installing HDC, having successfully tendered in partnership with Tarmac and securing the following marine defence projects using Tarmac’s Ultiballast product:

 

• 3 x Type 26 Global Combat Ships (Destroyers)

• Option on a further 5 vessels as preferred supplier

• HMS Glasgow completed in May 2024.

• 5 x Type 31 Frigates - under offer

• 5 x Type 45 Midlife Up-Grade under offer

• Hull3426 Estonia Under Offer

 

 

 

Due to the successful and safe delivery of HMS Glasgow Tarmac are further engaging with the DJCEL Ltd team to deliver projects internationally on their behalf supporting CRH business based in these countries. These projects are in the defence and commercial shipping sector and will provide sustained long-term growth for the business.