South Tyneside MOST Centre EICR | LC Electrical Services

The Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST) Centre serves as a hub for high-stakes industrial training, demanding electrical systems that are as resilient as the environments they simulate. LC Electrical Services was commissioned to undertake an extensive series of electrical remediations and infrastructure upgrades across the facility.

Client and sector: South Tyneside Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST) Centre, Industrial Electrical
Location: South Tyneside

The challenge

The centre needed full compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition) standards and enhanced operational safety across its specialised training platforms, starting with the remediation of defects identified in a previous third-party EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), which needed to be brought to a Satisfactory status.

What we did

To bring the site to a Satisfactory status, we replaced legacy distribution boards with modern three-phase 18th Edition boards, incorporating RCBO protection to ensure that fault-induced tripping remains localised without compromising the power supply to the wider facility. This phase also involved essential maintenance tasks, such as replacing light fittings and fans, as well as repairing damaged distribution board covers to restore structural integrity. All remedial works were documented and accompanied by Minor Works Certificates.

A significant portion of the project focused on the specialised training platforms, beginning with the lifeboat training area. Here, we installed a new containment system directly onto the metal girder structure, carefully reincorporating existing mineral-insulated (pyro) wiring to maintain fire-resistant integrity. We then installed new lighting circuits featuring emergency backup fittings to BS 5266, controlled by dusk-to-dawn sensors for automated operation and manual overrides for specific training scenarios.

Further upgrades were carried out at the fire training centre, where the environment is particularly demanding due to extreme heat and water exposure. We overhauled the defective lighting on the main platform, using Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cabling secured with girder clips for mechanical protection. All terminations were made using Wiska boxes and Storm glands from the rotary isolator onwards to achieve a watertight, heat-resistant seal. New floodlighting and an IP-rated switch were also installed as part of this industrial electrical package.

Outcome

The result is a modern, fully compliant industrial electrical infrastructure that supports the safety and reliability of the MOST Centre's training operations. For similar EICR remediation or industrial upgrades across South Tyneside and the North East, get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.