In line with
On both installations, crane operators and specialized crane technicians on board the platforms used tablets to take close-up video and pictures based on an agreed checklist of selected safety functions, which were shared with
A similar inspection programme is being performed on two knuckle boom cranes on the FPSO located in the Skarv field. As
Anchored in 350-450m water and 210km off the coast of Sandnessjoen,
'As with physical inspections, communication and knowledge of the equipment or system in question is vital throughout the process between each party. With the use of readily available, live-feed technology such as smartphones, tablet computers and digital cameras, inspections are becoming quicker, more accessible, more cost-effective and have a positive impact on minimizing carbon emissions,' said
'The global pandemic has accelerated the onset of remote surveys in the industry and we are really beginning to realize the impact this technology can have in the long term. The ability for expert inspectors and surveyors located anywhere in the world to confidently 'visit' assets to verify quality and integrity in full compliance with company specifications or industry standards is very appealing to the oil and gas industry', added Arve Johan Kalleklev, Regional Manager,
Responding to intensified demand for 'virtual' verification and certification services for topside and subsea equipment,
'Using an Automatic Test system with a digital interface significantly reduces risk compared to manual inspections via procedures. The next generation of cranes will be set up with continuous monitoring systems which enables us to move into a predictive maintenance regime. The remote inspection programs will then focus on verification of the entire systems', says
'Our operating model will use lessons learned from the pilot and scale the remote assist concept across our assets as we adapt to a new normal', concludes
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