Motive Offshore Invests $2.4 Mln in Specialist Fleet
A U.K. offshore services firm has invested £1.7 million ($2.4 million) in specialist equipment to meet demand from clients across the globe. Motive Offshore Group headquartered in Boyndie said it has added 22 items to its range of equipment during 2017. The investment included the biggest Spooler (350Te) built by the company to date, which is being sent to Brazil for a long-term project.
Maintaining and Surveying Steel Wire Ropes
An incident investigated by the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has highlighted the importance of correctly maintaining and surveying steel wire ropes, and in particular the issues associated with encasing steel wire ropes in plastic sheathing on life-saving appliance (LSA) slings. SOLAS requires that falls used in launching are inspected periodically, and…
Economics of Dyneema-based Ropes
Traditionally thought an expensive alternative to traditional steel wire and conventional polyester-based synthetic ropes, offshore ropes and mooring systems made with Dyneema have been making inroads. End users such as ConocoPhillips, Shell and Petrobras are working with systems based on the high-strength, low-weight fiber of DSM Dyneema. Coupled with their durability and longevity, these…
LNG Mooring Lines Made with Dyneema
The introduction of new and larger vessels, Q-Flex and Q-Max, and new, often more exposed terminals becoming operational have changed mooring dynamics. The need to maintain workers’ safety at all times, whilst delivering maximum operational efficiency through lower costs and faster turnaround times remains unchanged. DSM Dyneema, a close partner to the LNG industry, has done a study which…
