OTC 2015: ABS Addresses Improved Jackup Safety

Multi-pronged program promotes safe jackup operations.

ABS, a leading provider of maritime and offshore classification services, is investing in research and development (R&D) that will provide industry-critical data to promote jackup safety.
 
"The research work ABS is carrying out will be valuable to drilling contractors that are looking for guidance on improving the safety of their jackup fleets," says ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki.
 
Jackup issues constitute a significant number of the nearly 200 research projects being carried out by engineers in the ABS Technology group, which is headquartered in Houston and includes technology centers in Brazil, Singapore, China, Korea and Canada. Research covers a broad spectrum of safety issues related to jacking systems and equipment, units moving on and off location, spudcan fixity, soils and floating stability.
 
"The results of our jackup safety R&D program will be incorporated in our Guides and Rules so the industry as a whole will benefit from our research efforts," says ABS Offshore Account Manager James Brekke.
 
Brekke is presenting some of the jackup work ABS is spearheading at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston at ABS Booth 2816 in Hall D. Presentations are scheduled 10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Monday through Wednesday, 4-6 May.