Solutions to your challenges?
Ice loads and properties
26.04.2017 - Dr.techn.Olav Olsen
Dr.techn.Olav Olsen is an independent structural engineering and marine technology consultant firm which is engaged in conceptual studies and detailed design of both offshore and onshore structures.
The growing interest in arctic areas and the need for qualified advice has given Dr.techn.Olav Olsen several studies for clients like Aker Solutions, AGIP KCO and Marintek. Topics of these studies have included ice loads, icebergs, ice ridge, pipeline test facility, ice abrasion and fatigue and dynamic ice actions.
The strength of Dr.techn.Olav Olsen in this field is the combination of theoretical knowledge, engineering practice and real-life experience.
Calculation of arctic environmental loads
26.01.2018 - Moss Maritime
Moss Maritime has significant experience in design of units operating in cold, harsh and ice-infested areas. We contribute to projects involving arctic challenges such as ice load calculations, hull design and optimization for ice breakers, ice model testing and winterization. Calculations are performed either using relevant design rules or more advanced direct calculation methods such as continuum modelling of ice and icebergs.
With the Arctic as a close neighbor and area of business, the Moss team has gained the experience to design units with ice-breaking and survival capabilities to withstand the impact of the arctic extremes.
Snowdrift and sea spray icing
06.09.2017 - Multiconsult
Multiconsult offers design of icing-mitigation measures for drilling rigs, production platforms and vessels based on numerical simulation models developed through strategic cold climate research projects in combination with experience from field work and field observations.
Snow and snow drift represent challenges to structures onshore and offshore. Snowdrift will increase actions on structures in general, in specific equipment, escape ways and operations.
Semi-empirical formulas are often used to assess sea spray icing on smaller vessels. However these methods will largely overestimate icing risk on larger structures. Multiconsult applies more reliable methodologies to establish a comprehensive design basis for sea spray icing delivering both safety and cost benefits.
Modelling of structural responses
20.10.2017 - Multiconsult
Multiconsult holds extensive knowledge and experience related to steel and concrete structures in arctic environments. This includes use of recognized analysis programs and tools, and programs developed through own initiated R&D projects. Multiconsult conducts advanced hydrodynamic analyses to determine wave impact and response. This includes numerical time domain simulation of the response in moored structures to waves and cold climate actions, such as sea ice.
This expertise is vital when establishing correct design basis for sea ice and other relevant cold climate challenges, both offshore and onshore. Multiconsult’s strength is our understanding of the design process and thus a close working relationship between analysts and designers, i.e. integrated analyses in the design process.
Advisory, verification and technology qualification of arctic offshore structures
30.11.2017 - DNV GL
For facilities that shall operate in areas with sea ice and/or glacial ice, one important aspect is the load and load response from interaction with sea ice and/or glacial ice. DNV GL offers advisory services towards establishing the load/response from an interaction with sea ice/glacial ice. The level of detail of such an analysis will vary depending on project phase where conceptual studies require less details and refinement than studies performed at a later stage in the field development.
DNV GL delivers advisory, verification and technology qualification services, supporting all aspects of designing arctic offshore structures. This includes estimating loads from sea ice and icebergs for structural design and global response analysis for moored floating structures.
Technology Qualification (TQ) for innovative solutions in complex, cold and harsh environments
06.12.2018 - Lloyd's Register Consulting
With new operators starting to explore the polar regions, and following several incidents in recent years, there has been a drive towards increasing the safety of design and operations. Regulatory frameworks are working to keep pace, however there will be a need to qualify new design and technology.
Lloyd's Register is your partner in complying with the regulations and you can access our wealth of arctic expertise to get exactly what you need, when you need it. Our interactive toolkit allows you to work through such as the Polar Code for marine vessels on your own terms and you can download our free guidance, templates and examples to help you understand and meet your needs. We also offer guidance through Technology Qualification (TQ) and issue certificate of Technology Qualification.
Design and engineering - basic and detail
22.05.2017 - Inocean
Inocean has more than 20 years experience in providing solutions to lease operators, oil companies and others in the offshore oil and gas industry. We can contribute to each phase of a project, from conceptual studies, front-end design and engineering through project management and yard follow-up to final delivery.
The Inocean engineering team has experience from several cold and harsh environment offshore projects, including development of an arctic drillship for Statoil. Based on this we can offer our clients a wide range of services in cold climate / arctic engineering.
Winterization of escapeways
13.09.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
Design of arctic FLNG/FPO/FPSO units
02.05.2017 - Moss Maritime
No environment challenges the oil and gas industry more than the Arctic. Floaters are exposed to extremes, low temperatures can freeze machinery, ice floes can shatter ships and platforms. The Moss team is experienced in designing floaters with ice-breaking and survival capabilities to withstand the impact of the arctic extremes.
Moss Maritime has significant experience in developing floating production units adapted for harsh conditions in cold climate and with possibility of ice encounters. A key reference project for harsh ice conditions is the ship-shaped FPU in the Shtokman development project. We have also delivered several ice-capable semi-submersible drilling rigs.
Concrete structures - engineering services
12.09.2017 - Multiconsult
Multiconsult offers a unique knowledge base from 40 years of experience with engineering, design and construction of the majority of Gravity Based concrete Structures (GBS) worldwide.
There are numerous and complex load effects and associated abrasion in large shell concrete structures resulting from ice loads as well as potential impact from icebergs. Concrete structures may also be constructed close to final location adding challenges during the construction phase in remote areas.
Through decades of R&D activities within arctic and cold climate in general, special methodologies have been developed. By integration of metocean data, hydrodynamics and arctic marine technologies knowledge we assure that the design of concrete platforms are reliable, safe and cost-effective.
Design strategy in arctic regions
30.11.2017 - DNV GL
For facilities operating in areas where glacial and sea ice may occur, the operator should have a design strategy on how to accommodate the possible impact with sea and/or glacial ice. DNV GL can assist in establishing the technical basis for a design strategy and the development of a strategy for a planned production unit.
DNV GL offers insight based on the combination of i) our experience in formulating offshore standards and recommended practices, ii) our knowledge and understanding of international and national standards and regulations relevant to arctic offshore operations (incl. ISO 19906 on arctic offshore structures), incl. recent experience from ongoing projects with the PSA, and iii) our knowledge and understanding of ice loads on arctic offshore structures gained in projects.
Sevan cylindrical FPSO
16.03.2018 - Sevan SSP
Sevan SSP has pioneered the cylindrically shaped FPSO as an alternative to the ship-shaped FPSO. The Sevan hull design represents substantial cost savings for harsh environment installations, both in the construction and the operational phases.
General benefits of the technology:
• Reduced CAPEX and OPEX; no complex turret and swivel systems, no thrusters for heading control
• Scalable design
• Accommodates a large number of risers/umbilicals
• Low cost for subsea interfaces and provisional tie-ins
• Improved motion characteristics
Special benefits for arctic environments:
• Insensitive for the rapid wind direction changes of polar lows
• Geostationary design for sea ice conditions
• Ice breaking hull developed and model tested
• Winterization efficiently integrated
OWEC Tower provides design and construction of specialized projects for harsh environments. With safety as our top priority we offer innovative and cost-effective construction, conversion, refurbishment, upgrading and life extension works, and back our commitment for reliability and value-added services with experience from the last decade on providing 11 ice-class specialized shipbuilding projects.
We deliver high value to our customers through strong, integrated project management and execution, and synergised engineering capabilities, procurement and resource utilisation.
Research related to arctic regions also include:
• Arctic offshore structure
• Conceptual design for field development
• Lifeboat for arctic evacuation
• Ice-resistant jackup
• Mobile ice-resistant drilling unit
Icebreaking AHTS vessels
02.05.2017 - Moss Maritime
For development of the arctic offshore (e.g. the Beaufort Sea, the Barents Sea, Sakhalin) Moss Maritime developed the 800 series of specialized ice-breaking offshore support vessels, including both anchor handling and supply functions, as well as facilities for oil recovery, ice escort, diving and rescue operations. Moss Maritime is independent from any equipment suppliers and can therefore offer tailored design based on the customer’s selection of equipment.
Moss Maritime has delivered the design of five ice-breaking anchor-handling tugs or supply vessels capable of heavy ice breaking; the MOSS 808 designs and the larger MOSS 828 designs. Moss' vessels are designed to help increase production, reduce costs, and capture the full value of your capital investment.
Winterization of escapeways
05.04.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
SPO Compact Flange is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class. Extensive references in subsea applications, risers and in topside applications for more than 20 years.
All factors below contribute to increased operational life of the topside installation:
1. Increased production and/or improved regularity
2. Reduced investments and/or operational costs
3. Improved safety or environmental performance
4. Increased operational life
Power from shore
30.10.2017 - ABB
Traditionally, offshore platforms generate their own electricity by burning fossil fuels to run onboard gas turbines and/or diesel-powered generating units, resulting in local pollution to the environment. As we move operations into the environmentally sensitive arctic regions, it's important to lower our emissions.
ABB's solution is to supply offshore installations with electricity from the mainland using a power cable transmission system. By replacing costly onboard electrical generating systems burning natural gas or diesel fuel, a power-from-shore solution can eliminate platform CO2 emissions entirely. It also increases available space and reduces weight on the platform, and improves the working environment. In addition, cable systems are easier to maintain than generators.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Support system services
14.11.2017 - Oglaend System
Oglaend System develops and supplies complete multidiscipline support systems, cable trays and ladders for EI&T, HVAC and piping. Through 40 years in business we are experts in harsh offshore and onshore environments. Our systems are successfully tested in arctic conditions in projects such as Yamal LNG (RU), Snøhvit LNG (NO) and Goliat FPSO (NO).
We support you in all phases of your project. Our support engineers can assist in 3D design, structural analysis and product development. Our systems can be delivered in pre-cut lengths as kits or pre-fabricated modules - reducing complexity at the construction yard. We provide construction team training and engineering support at site to ensure safe and timely deliveries.
All to ensure lowest total system costs. We make you more competitive!
Marine Aluminium supplied the world’s first aluminium helideck in 1974 and has since delivered over 560 aluminium helidecks to projects worldwide. Our last major development is the winterization of helidecks with hot water. Our helideck hot water heating system is using excess heat from available heat resources on the vessel/platform. The helideck top profiles have slots for heating coils, allowing hot water to distribute heat evenly on the surface of the helideck. The system is approved by DNV GL.
The Helideck hot water heating system is an environmentally friendly solution compared to the alternative; electrical heat tracing. In addition the system is easy to install, has low material cost and low operation cost due to the energy input being excess heat from the vessel/platform system.
Offshore drilling hoses
03.04.2018 - Flux Group
Active Service (part of Flux Group) delivers a full range of high quality and fully certified High Pressure (HP) hoses. Our comprehensive product portfolio covers all drilling applications whether offshore or onshore. Rotary hoses meet the highest levels of the latest API 7K specification and our Choke and Kill lines exceed the requirements of the demanding API 16C specification.
Our HP hoses can be delivered with a self-regulating electric heating cable incorporated in the hose, using patented technology. The intention of this heat trace is to reduce the risk of frozen fluid in the hose when the hose is used in extreme cold conditions.
All our products are carefully inspected and tested to ensure that we provide the highest quality and exceed the standards required.
Winterization of rigs and vessels for year-round operation in arctic climates
10.09.2018 - Semco Maritime
Semco Maritime is eligible to help winterize rigs and vessels by providing and installing winterization equipment in compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s “Polar Code”.
Amongst other, our services include installation and provision of:
• Heated non-slip Arctic Pad® mats on all walkways and stairs
• Insulation on all types of piping systems with a Persolit foam material
• Electrical heat tracing of all types of piping and firefighting systems
• Steam cleaners for moving and melting ice and snow
• Wind walls to prevent freezing of equipment
Our 30 years of experience, access to multiple North European shipyards and extensive experience executing projects offshore, makes Semco Maritime an excellent choice for servicing any rig or vessel situated in the North Sea.
Mooring and stationkeeping analysis
26.01.2018 - Moss Maritime
Moss Maritime has extensive experience in mooring and stationkeeping analysis in arctic environments, both for moored and dynamic positioning (DP) vessels such as drilling rigs and production platforms.
To address the challenges for operation in ice, Moss Maritime has developed optimal solutions for turret-moored vessels with improved station keeping capacity during ice-drift reversal. Our experience provides a solid foundation for the creativity to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for today’s oil and gas industry.
DNV GL has comprehensive experience from analysis, design verification, qualification and full scale testing from maritime, oil and gas, windmills and fishfarms. Typical activities are i) materials performance under arctic conditions, ii) advisory and testing, iii) full scale testing under simulated arctic conditions, and iv) technology qualification for the Arctic. Our experience includes tailored testing of equipment in climate chambers providing realistic arctic environmental conditions.
Large-scale testing comprises capabilities qualification and verification testing of fibre ropes, mooring chains, steel wires and lifting accessories. The biggest machine (Bergen) has a 2,900 ton load capacity for static and dynamic testing of samples up to 20 meters length.
Containers and modules
20.09.2017 - Trans Construction
Trans Construction (ATC) provides container- and module solutions for arctic environments to a wide range of offshore and onshore projects, protecting personel and equipment. Our services range from supplying standard containers outfitted to our customer's specific requirements, to the design and construction of complex modules delivered as turnkey solutions with multidiscipline engineering, fabrication, installation and testing.
Our services include frost protection of equipment and safe working environment for people. We have experience from projects in Svalbard, Antarctica, Arctic Ocean and Sakhalin.
We work very closely with our clients in order to make sure the products meet the project requirements with respect to safety, quality, functionality, documentation and economy.
Pipes, pipefittings and valves
29.11.2018 - Brødrene Dahl Oil & Gas
BD Oil & Gas is a supplier of piping, piping products and valves to the oil and gas industry. We provide the oil and gas market with high quality products both from stock and direct from manufacturers' factory.
BD Oil & Gas offer a wide selection and range of products in accordance with client's requirements. We provide stainless and carbon steel pipes, pipefittings and valves – all designed for tough challenges in arctic and cold conditions.
All our products are supplied in accordance with international industry standards and specifications from recognized, approved manufacturers and suppliers to the oil and gas industry.
Ice-capable drilling rigs
03.11.2017 - Moss Maritime
Moss Maritime has designed several drilling rigs capable of operation in mild ice conditions. Two CS50 arctic units were delivered to Gazflot intended for drilling wells in the Shtokman area. The ice capabilites of the rigs were tested with ice model tests.
Further, the rig "West Alpha" was used in the summer season to drill in the Kara Sea. Evaluations included nonlinear ice-structure interaction to document the capability of the rig to sustain minor ice impact loads. Moss Maritime has also been a preferred contractor for both Shell and Exxon Mobil when passing novel concepts capable of operation in ice conditions.
Multiconsult is offering design of landfall, seabed structures and buried pipelines in shallow waters subjected to ice drift and seabed scouring.
Ice drift and seabed scouring govern the design of landfall and seabed structures in shallow waters and the burial depth of pipelines. Numerical modeling of ice interaction is feasible, but involves advanced FEM methods. In addition, permafrost is present in extreme arctic locations. Permafrost in shorelines is dynamic and poses challenges to the design of nearshore structures in shallow waters and landfalls.
Multiconsult is an industry partner in the strategic research program (SFI) at NTNU that focuses on shore erosion and shore dynamics with permafrost/shoreline interaction.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
Cold and cryogenic insulation
07.05.2018 - KAEFER Energy
LNG expands by 600 times when it is transformed from a liquid to a gaseous state. The gas will only maintain its liquid state at a constant temperature of less than -163 °C. Therefore, the high quality and dependable insulation of pipelines, processing plants and transport vessels are vital to the LNG business.
For LNG receiving terminals and vapour recovery pipelines, KAEFER has developed the Pre-Insulation (CCP) system; a high-performance and variable insulation product especially designed for cold and cryogenic media. The pipe segments are modular and flexible, allowing pipes to be insulated efficiently before they are installed on site. This means they are not subject to environmental variables and the process saves time and money by ensuring high quality and lower levels of manpower.
Air handling units
24.09.2018 - Covent
Covent provides energy-efficient air handling units to the onshore, offshore and marine industries. Our extensive offshore experience equips us to design units that are customised to the requirements of the platform, space-saving needs, weight limits and air volumes.
Our HVAC Air Handling Units are designed to avoid icing and are prepared for cold climate operation down to -25 °C. Our units are in operation on the Johan Sverdrup field and have been supplied to several North Sea platforms since 1995.
At Covent, we have long been known for our conscious environmental profile and energy conservation efforts. We offer air handling units that utilise the environment and its energy in an effective and responsible way.
Winterization of escapeways
03.05.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
Marathon 1000 XHB coating
19.04.2018 - Jotun
Marathon 1000 XHB is a solid barrier coating especially suited for the Arctic offshore environment where ice resistance and long-lasting corrosion protection are of vital importance. Marathon 1000 XHB is a solvent free, high build, highly abrasion- and impact resistant two component epoxy coating reinforced with glass flakes.
Marathon 1000 XHB is well suited for use on structural steel and piping that is exposed to corrosive offshore environments. It is specially suited in areas where high mechanical strength is required, such as splash or tidal zones. It can also be used as a non-slip deck system in combination with appropriate Anti-Skid aggregate and finish coat.
Marathon IQ2, anticorrosive ice-resistant coating
14.10.2018 - Jotun
Marathon IQ2 is the unrivalled combination of smoothness and toughness through ice. Arctic regions offer the most extreme, harsh conditions, resulting in severe, continuous impact and abrasion on vessels operating in these waters. Standard epoxy coatings and ice coatings build up a roughness reducing hydrodynamic efficiency. Marathon IQ2 offers not just unsurpassed levels of smoothness but toughness to ensure the smoothness lasts.
Not only is it the toughest and smoothest coating, it’s also phenol-free and solvent-free, making it the non-toxic, environmentally friendly choice of coating for ice navigation while also reducing VOC emissions during application.
Marathon IQ2 ensures enhanced performance and efficient propulsion through ice in arctic environments.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
INSUBSEA® control for System 800xA
08.11.2017 - ABB
ABB supplies ultra-high-speed controllers for demanding subsea applications through to highly flexible human-machine interface solutions for seamless integration to topside control systems. Our System 800xA enables this collaboration between systems and has the capacity to improve engineering efficiency, operator performance and asset utilization.
Our System 800xA distributed control system integrates subsea and topside equipment and allows engineers to run their entire operation from one screen. It also enables remote communication and monitoring and control operations for subsea factories. The solution is ideal for use in remote locations such as the Arctic, as engineers can manage entire offshore operations from a modern onshore control room that may be some 600 km away.
Active Service is a leading service provider of high quality hoses, couplings and services to the oil and gas industry and other marine players. Our comprehensive product portfolio covers all drilling applications whether offshore or onshore. Rotary hoses meet the highest levels of the latest API 7K specification and our Choke and Kill lines exceed the requirements of the demanding API 16C specification.
Our hoses are designed to operate in sub-zero temperatures. They can be delivered with heat trace, a self-regulating electric heating cable, for extreme cold conditions to mitigate the risk of freezing fluid.
With focus on quality, flexibility and delivery, Active Service is committed to continue to develop solutions by working closely with our customers and our suppliers.
Offshore treatment of drill cuttings
13.12.2017 - Thermtech
The Thermtech Cuttings Cleaner (TCC®) is a thermal technology developed by Thermtech to treat drill cuttings. In the TCC® the drilling waste is separated into three main components, mineral solids, base oil and water. The highly valuable drilling fluids are under influence of high temperature only for a few seconds, resulting in a very high quality of the recovered fluids which can be re-used in new drilling mud, while the mineral solids can be discharged to sea meeting the toughest discharge limits. With appropriate weather protection, the TCC® can be operated in harsh environments.
The TCC® is the only thermal desorption technology currently approved for use offshore.
The benefits for the customer:
• No skip and ship
• Less handling
• Less crane lifts
• Less new fluids to be bought
Drilling services
17.08.2017 - Wood
Wood covers the whole value chain of EPCIC services for the offshore oil and gas market. Perform design and engineering of drilling and well intervention vessels, including winterization design. From concept to FEED studies and detail engineering, project and integrity management services, Riser analysis and equipment qualification.
Low temperatures, lack of daylight during winter, atmospheric icing, snow accumulation and sea ice are all potential challenges when operating in arctic areas. Mitigating measures need to be implemented at design stage in order to achieve a safe and reliable facility. Wood has competence and experience enabling implementation of required mitigating measures for a fit for purpose facility.
The three existing Sevan deepwater drilling rigs provide a robust and stable platform for drilling operations. The enclosed moonpool, the large load carrying capacity and fuel efficient dynamic positioning (DP) operation are valued by operators.
Based on the experience from our existing deepwater drilling units, we have developed units for operation in harsh and arctic environments. These units are winterized and have ice-strengthened hulls, in addition to having the same benefits as the existing Sevan units. The main focus in the design development has been to provide an efficient drilling factory with minimum environmental footprint. Reduced emissions are achieved by use of hybrid power solutions, variable speed drives and waste heat recovery.
NORSAR’s extensive network of infrasound and seismic stations has proven to provide novel observations of weather and climate related phenomena both in the atmosphere and the cryosphere, such as in glaciers. Seasonal and long-term temperature variations influence the dynamics of glaciers and large ice-sheets like those found on Greenland, Svalbard and Antarctica. Glacial movements and calving generate both seismic signals propagating underground and acoustic signals in the air which are observable by highly sensitive permanent and mobile instrumentation.
NORSAR's seismic stations can be used as an additional tool to permanently monitor glaciers and ice sheets, when satellite based methods have coverage problems due to non-stationary satellite positions, weather conditions or polar nights.
Arctic environmental database
26.08.2018 - RN Nordic Oil
Based on the results from expeditions performed in 2012-2018 in offshore Russian Arctic, a unique database has been created by Rosneft. It provides information on the marine mammals and seabirds migration routes, including polar bears, polar bears distribution in all Russian arctic seas, the physical ice edge and vulnerability of the marginal ice zone, weather changes in all Russian arctic seas, icebergs drift tracking online, morphometric parameters of ice level and hummocky formations.
The database contains a massive amount of collected knowledges that increase every year after execution of new expeditions and allows to understand the arctic environment conditions better, in order to plan and execute future oil and gas operations in these conditions in a safe and efficient manner.
SEA OWL™
08.11.2017 - Ocean Visuals
SEA OWL™ (Oil in Water Locator) is the world's smallest HLIF LiDAR. It can "fingerprint" oil and thus receive a real-time identification of oil category and type (crude oil, hydraulic oil etc.) on the spot, with no samples or lab analysis required. It can be used for optimization of cleanup processes, post cleaning control and dispersant efficiency control.
The detector is weatherized to withstand harsh weather such as extreme cold and is well suited for arctic conditions. The system is fully autonomous and provides real-time information, day and night, about oil in water. The system reacts specifically to oil molecules and is immune to weather induced false alarms.
Subsea Smart Solutions supply subsea HPU units to control x-mas trees in production mode, for workover operations, and for intervention operations. Our Contingency SHPU will get the wells back in production within weeks, instead of waiting for a new replacement umbilical that normally takes between 2-3 years from the day the umbilical fails until the wells are back in production.
The Contingency SHPU will fit all x-mas trees independent of supplier and control system. It is prepared for low pressure and high pressure (chemical is optional). One unit can operate several x-mas trees or manifolds. The Contingency SHPU is ready to be mobilized from Stavanger Norway ASAP in case the need is there, and can be stored, shipped and installed in arctic climate.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
The SPO Compact Flange technology is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections, which is considerable lower than standard ASME and API flanges. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class and additional components such as swivel ring flanges, blind flanges and seals for subsea. These compact flanges have been used in the North Sea and worldwide in subsea structures like manifolds for more than 20 years.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
The SPO Compact Flange technology is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections, which is considerable lower than standard ASME and API flanges. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class and additional components such as swivel ring flanges and seals for subsea. Extensive references in subsea applications and risers for more than 20 years. The use of SPO CF gives improved regularity since these flanges do not need any maintenance and leakages do not develop under operation.
INSUBSEA® automation
13.11.2017 - ABB
Subsea automation is a complex business, partly because machines with different functions from different vendors have to be integrated into a single system, and partly because more and more functions are being relocated to the bottom of sea.
The solution as ABB sees it where the entire processing plant – production, separation and storage – is relocated to the sea bed and the oil and gas is piped from there directly to onshore tanks.
This will bring customers more effective, reliable and flexible oil and gas production solutions and will enhance how production equipment on the seafloor is powered and controlled by applications on shore or platforms, lowering costs and enabling economically viable production at fields far from existing infrastructure and often in harsh environments.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
The SPO Compact Flange technology is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections, which is considerable lower than standard ASME and API flanges. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class and flanges types such as swivel ring flanges, blind flanges and additional components such as high integrity seal rings. These compact flanges have been used in the North Sea and subsea projects worldwide in subsea processing structures like subsea pump systems for more than 10 years.
INSUBSEA® Direct Electrical Heating (DEH) system
13.11.2017 - ABB
One of the obvious problems posed by working in deep waters, and often in remote and harsh environments, is that the equipment is inaccessible. Direct Electrical Heating (DEH) system prevents the formation of hydrate and wax in flowlines and pipelines, without the use of chemicals. ABB's INSUBSEA® DEH systems consist of a tailor-made topside package installed in the platform‘s local equipment room (LER), or delivered as a complete module/containerized solution. The package contains transformer, compensation unit, symmetration unit, control and protection products and fibre optical measurement.
The benefits include longer equipment lifetime, reduced site construction schedule, reduction in Opex and Capex and an environmentally-friendly solution.
DeepSeaMaster subsea flow measurement
08.11.2017 - ABB
DeepSeaMaster is a flowmeter used on the sea bed to inject additives or to measure product, often at depths of many hundreds of meters. Construction materials are a critical factor in subsea applications, as resistance to severe erosion and corrosion is essential. DeepSeaMaster can be fabricated from a wide range of alternative materials, although Duplex and Super Duplex are most common.
The DeepSeaMaster is designed for use in arctic environments. It handles low ambient temperatures coupled with higher fluid temperatures and conditions where both the environment and the process fluid are aggressive.
ABB supplies material traceability certificates to ensure the quality and suitability of the material used in the manufacture of all subsea flow elements.
The Seabox™ subsea water treatment module is installed on the seafloor, designed to treat 40 000 bpd of sea water for injection, directly into subsea wells or via topside. The Seabox™ module disinfects water and removes all solids down to 10 μm using electrolysis and long residence time. Subsea water treatment ensures operators’ flexibility to adjust capacity needs as well as implement water injection on fields otherwise found too expensive.
For arctic conditions, the Seabox™ module will mean a reduction in chemicals used, lower energy demand and reduced need for offshore manning. It is not obstructed by topside weight and space or distance to injection wells. The Seabox™ will accelerate production and increase recovery through flexibility and a more active reservoir management.
The SWIT™ subsea water treatment and intake technology, with the Seabox™ module as its cornerstone, utilizes filtration and membrane technology to tailor raw seawater to reservoir requirements – particle-free, low salinity or low sulfate water. The SWIT™ technology reduces the need for maintenance without compromising performance, all done subsea. Removing filtration and membrane equipment from topside facility reduces topside infrastructure and offshore manning. There is a significant reduction in CAPEX and OPEX, but still greater availability is achieved through the SWIT™ water treatment technology.
For arctic climate this solution provides a more environmental friendly approach to water treatment, due to decreased use of chemicals, power consumption and need for topside infrastructure.
INSUBSEA® power solutions
27.10.2017 - ABB
ABB is a global leader of power solutions to the oil and gas industry and offers a range of specialized electrical power systems, drives and service for critical subsea production equipment.
Producing oil and gas from reservoirs located at long distances from land, such as in arctic regions, is a costly proposition that presents many challenges to offshore operators. Subsea installations situated far from shore or remote platforms can be a very cost-efficient solution as it may eliminate the need for a fixed or floating topside installation.
To help operators achieve efficient electric power supply and control at long step-out distances, ABB offers total subsea power solutions with highly developed electrical products and associated services tailored for subsea production applications.
Subsea transformer
17.11.2017 - ABB
ABB's subsea transformer is liquid-filled, pressure-compensated and rated for depths up to 3000 meters. The subsea transformer reduce the high voltage to levels than can be used by pumps, motors and compressors, while providing reliable performance and cost benefits.
ABB’s subsea transformers are engineered to provide superior performance and cost benefits for subsea rotating equipment located at remote locations, far from a power supply.
ABB‘s subsea power and automation solutions are based on our specially designed products and advanced technology. Our vision is to ensure our customers’ production acitivities in ever longer, deeper and colder water.
INSUBSEA® Control
17.11.2017 - ABB
ABB's subsea control system provide high system availability and enable production with full capacity continually even if a fault appears in control or communication. The control modules can be retrieved and replaced without loss of the production. This is especially beneficial in remote locations, such as the Arctic.
Benefits of using INSUBSEA® Control is that it's an automated system that can operate for 30 years with little or no maintenance and it provides flexibility with respect to the step-out distance from the supply point.
To help operators achieve efficient electric power supply and control at long step-out distances, ABB offers total subsea power solutions with highly developed electrical products and associated services tailored for subsea production applications.
Pipeline services
22.05.2017 - Wood
Wood's full service pipeline field services group is a recognized industry leader as a reliable partner for providing the complete spectrum of field services. This includes surveying, mapping, right-of-way acquisition, GIS, environmental permitting, inspection/construction management and pipeline integrity management.
Pipelines in arctic regions are posed with special challenges such as ice gouging. We have the arctic experience and understanding to provide robust pipeline solutions. From concept through commissioning, Wood has the personnel to consistently deliver high-quality services. With experience in virtually all major markets, we have the expertise and knowledge to get your project done on time and on budget.
Subsea / SURF engineering
24.04.2018 - REINERTSEN New Energy
REINERTSEN New Energy supplies subsea / SURF (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines) services that include all parts from reservoir to the processing plant. We provide services such as design of pipelines in shallow-water sections (nearshore, landfall) exposed to icebergs, dynamic ice loads and structure interaction, and design of pipelines, risers and subsea installations with poor accessibility due to long distances from shore.
Engineering expertise is the cornerstone of our business, and our technological experience and expertise is the basis for good technical and cost-effective solutions. In addition, our experience in project management and control ensure that our projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget.
DeepOcean has the world’s largest portfolio of specialised trenching equipment for burial of pipelines, flowlines, power cables, fibre optic telecom cables and umbilicals.
DeepOcean is unique in its ability to provide the full range of trenching solutions which include mechanical trenching systems, pipeline and cable ploughs and high specification jet trenching systems. Additionally, we can provide the complete engineered and design support for the planning and execution of a wide spectrum of projects. DeepOcean provides complete stabilisation solutions through a range of seabed conditions and water depths.
DeepOcean can provide burial solutions to meet the most challenging subsea trenching requirements for any products in any water depth and most seabed conditions.
Nitrogen generators
19.04.2018 - WME
WME manufactures on-site nitrogen generator systems utilizing membrane air separation technology. Membrane modules contain thousands of hair-like membranes that collectively separate large amounts of high purity, dry nitrogen directly from compressed air, which may be applied to prevent degradation of cargo sensitive to oxygen, moisture or combustion by-products.
Pressurized nitrogen can also be used to fill pipes to protect from freezing in arctic conditions. Pre-heating of air and insulated cabinets with heater and heat tracing of pipes will enable the nitrogen generator to function in extreme weather conditions.
WME has over 20 years experience and can deliver both custom made or standardized nitrogen generators to offshore platforms, FPO/FPSO's and maritime installations.
Inert gas and nitrogen systems
24.04.2018 - Maritime Protection
Vessels carrying cargo that produce hydrocarbon vapours require an inerting solution to eliminate the risk of explosions and fire in the cargo tanks by keeping the oxygen content below 8%. Maritime Protection Inert Gas Systems provide the highest level of safety and security for your valuable cargo. Our system produces gas containing less than 5% oxygen, hence ensuring a non-explosive atmosphere in the cargo tanks and their piping arrangement.
Inert Gas Systems are usually installed inside the vessel, but for some vessels the system is installed topside. For vessels operating in arctic regions, we can deliver the system in a winterized container.
Maritime Protection Inert Gas System is a long lasting and reliable system that is space saving and has a low maintenance cost.
Bulk Loading Hoses (BLH) solutions
15.06.2018 - Active Service
Leading provider of Bulk Loading Hoses (BLH) for more than 20 years, supplied to all the major rig companies around the globe. We have developed a modular design to help our customer to improve safety and at the same time reduce cost of maintenance over time.
Our standard BLH has a rig section and a supply vessel section with an integrated floating element that can be customised. The hoses can either be softwall or hardwall and are designed for high tear and tensile strength (up to 9 tons) in temperature range between -40 degC up to +93 degC, with pressure up to 40 bars.
Benefits:
• Slimline design. Less space needed on reels. No flanges or floating element hang-up.
• Compact, simple installation. No special tools needed.
• Easily configured to meet changes in production environment.
Winterization of escapeways
20.10.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Ice management strategy
04.12.2017 - DNV GL
DNV GL can assist in developing an ice management procedure for temporary or permanent operations for facilities that operate in areas where there is a risk of interaction between the facility and sea ice and/or glacial ice. Ice management is performed either i) to avoid interaction between an installation and ice (sea ice and/or glacial ice), or ii) to reduce the global and local ice loads. Most commonly it is used to support floating installations.
“Any ice management approach that is intended to support the operation of an offshore system shall be configured to achieve an acceptable level of overall system reliability“ (ISO 19906, 2010). DNV GL has experience both with ice management in design and in making an ice management procedure for customers operating in the Barents Sea.
Winterization testing of products/systems
20.10.2017 - GMC Maritime
In our GMC Winterization Test Center we provide winterzation testing of all kinds of products for use in arctic regions. The test center provides adjustable temperatures from 0 to -40 degrees Celsius and simulates up to 25 m/s wind, with or without sea/water spray. The test center can be fitted with any instrumentation according to client requirements and needs.
Other specifications:
• Flir A315 thermal imaging camera with heated housing
• Sampling rate 20Hz
• Live and historical trending with up to 16 universal inputs
• Dimensions of door: 250x220 cm (width x height)
• Dimensions of room: 350x615x225 (width x length x height)
• DNV GL approval/compliance
Winterization of escapeways
20.10.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
Electrical power and propulsion systems
16.11.2017 - ABB
The wide adoption of Azipod propulsion technology in ice-breaking field has strengthened ABB’s reputation to fulfill even the most demanding sea transportation performance requirements. ABB has delivered electric propulsion systems to over 80 icebreakers or ice-going vessels ranging from LNG's and OSV's to cargo tankers with a propulsion power of up to 36 MW.
We are in a unique position to manufacture total electric power and propulsion solution for icebreaking vessels. All main products in our solutions are produced in-house, which enables us to control and secure complete deliveries, and to simplify lifetime maintenance and service.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Polar code approval
13.12.2017 - GMC Maritime
From 1 January 2017, Polar Code is an IMO requirement that applies to all ships operating in the Arctic and Antarctica. The Arctic extends north of 60 latitudes except for the Norwegian coast because of Gulf Stream. This means that vessels operating in these areas must have Polar Code approval.
GMC offers the necessary assistance to achieve Polar Code approval. We offer complete survey, information on requirements in the Polar Code, alternative solutions, required design/engineering, products/solutions, installation, required personnel training and user manual. GMC has solid knowledge related to cold climate operations and Polar Code requirements. In addition, we have close dialogue with classification society and government authority.
Ship design
14.12.2018 - LMG MARIN
LMG Marin specializes in tailor-made ship design for cost-effective operations worldwide. We provide all design, engineering and documentation required to build ships, floating structures and platforms according to customer needs.
We design drillships and offshore vessels with superior station-keeping and seakeeping capabilities, ferries and high-speed vessels with minimum fuel consumption, and cruise vessels with maximized passenger comfort and safety. All ship types can be customized with ice-strengthened hull to enable year round operations in arctic and cold climate.
LMG Marin assists ship owners to introduce cutting-edge, environmentally friendly solutions for their ships. We also have experience with batteries, hydrogen and different types of green technology hybrid solutions.
Marine service
16.11.2017 - ABB
Vessels operating in harsh environments do not have much time to act when there is a failure. We provide remote diagnostic and on-call repairs to address any technical incident as quickly as possible. Nobody has a better knowledge of ABB products and systems than the engineers who created and developed the systems themselves.
With our Remote Diagnostic System, our engineers at the Global 24/7 Technical Support Center have instant access to vessel and equipment data and all ABB resources necessary to resolve the case. This reduces the need for costly on-site service visits and improves system performance, up-time and overall vessel profitability.
Autronica Fire and Security is a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of fire and gas safety worldwide. Our products ensure safety in applications on land, sea and in the petrochemical, oil and gas sectors. The AutroSafe Integrated Fire and Gas (IFG) 4 is designed for the toughest requirements and expands the possibilities of a fire and gas detection system even further.
Our fire and gas detectors are tested for harsh environment and are certified to tolerate a temperature up to -55 degrees Celsius. We have the best knowledge about these products in the industry, and will provide the best help for our customers with selecting the correct equipment for the correct application.
VE G-SIM
14.11.2018 - Visual Engineering
VE G-SIM is an immersive gamified learning and training simulator that increases engagement and expedite learning and knowledge retention for efficient and safe operations. The simulator can be tailor-made for realistic visualization of operations in arctic conditions.
Key features include step-by-step procedure training, scenario/obstacle-based safety training, facility familiarization walk-through, customised testing module that allows repeat “hands-on” trial and error, and training performance and progress report. VE G-SIM enables training of complex and dangerous operations in a completely safe virtual environment without the expensive hardware of a traditional simulator.
Winterization of escapeways
03.05.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Satellite imagery for ice monitoring
15.09.2017 - KSAT
KSAT provides Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical satellite imagery for ice detection and monitoring. SAR is a well-suited sensor for sea ice monitoring due to its ability to image the sea surface through darkness and clouds. SAR imagery can cover huge areas (up to 500x500 km), and due to the polar orbits of the SAR satellites, potential image acquisition frequency increases with latitude.
KSAT has licenses and equipment to task, downlink and process SAR imagery from all the relevant commercial SAR satellites in orbit. In addition, KSAT owns and operates the world’s largest commercial ground station at the island of Svalbard (SvalSAT) and the TrollSAT ground station in Antarctica. By downlinking imagery to these stations, global imagery can be accessed and delivered extremely fast.
Common Operating Picture (COP)
15.03.2017 - StormGeo
StormGeo’s Cable Lay Service provides a Common Operating Picture (COP) to enable operators, owners and supporting agencies engaged in operations to make effective, knowledge-based and timely decisions. The intuitive portal interface allows users to control displayed layers including metocean data, vessel locations, AIS tracking, satellite and radar imagery, visibility, ice conditions and other parameters.
The service helps operators in arctic regions to improve the planning of their operations and make informed decisions, in order to know when, where and for how long weather conditions will allow for safe operations. StormGeo delivers a proven solution used in several of the major arctic operations for oil and gas, shipping and cable lay.
SENSFIB Ice Load Monitoring (ILM) system
12.12.2018 - Light Structures
The challenges of operating in ice-infested waters affect more and more vessels as arctic shipping routes are opening, and offshore oil and gas related activities in the Arctic continue to increase. Financially it is essential to be able to operate and utilize the vessel all year around. However ice loads exceeding the design load is a major risk for the hull and may cause permanent damage to the hull and interrupt operation.
SENSFIB Ice Load Monitoring (ILM) system measures the actual load on the hull and displays the utilization factor of the hull structure before yield (permanent damage). The system features a bridge display for presenting actual loads in real-time, contributing to more safe and effective operation helping the navigator making informed decisions.
Metocean design basis
04.12.2017 - DNV GL
In order to design for the environmental conditions the installation shall operate under, there is a need to establish the metocean design basis. In a cold climate this may include sea ice, icebergs, snow and icing, in addition to the conventional environment from wind, waves and currents. DNV GL has experience both with establishing and verifying metocean design bases for cold climate areas and for conventional areas.
DNV GL delivers advisory, verification and technology qualification services, supporting all aspects of designing arctic offshore structures, including:
• Metocean design basis, including ice, snow and icing
• Estimates of marine and atmospheric icing
