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In this short video,you can observe the S-lay method of pipeline installation,highlighting the role of the stinger in the process. A stinger is a specialized,long,curved structure attached to the stern of the pipelay vessel.It is designed to support and guide the pipeline as it is laid from the vessel to the seabed.The stinger ensures a controlled bend in the pipeline,preventing excessive bending stress and potential damage during the transition from the horizontal deck of the vessel to the seabed. The stinger’s design includes multiple rollers or supports that cradle the pipeline,allowing it to move smoothly and maintain its integrity throughout the installation process. The length and curvature of the stinger are carefully calculated based on various factors such as water depth,pipeline diameter and environmental conditions.These calculations ensure that the pipeline is laid safely and efficiently,minimizing risks of damage and ensuring long-term stability and functionality. The stinger is a critical component in the S-lay method,facilitating the precise and safe installation of subsea pipelines by providing essential support and guidance during the pipeline laying to the seabed. Operator : Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company Sdn Bhd Project Owner : Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering. Onboard Vessel : PT Timas Suplindo #timas1201 Project Location : JDA block 17 #malaysia #thailand joint venture development area. STREAMLINED #digitalreporting #knowledgesharing #subseapipeline #pipelineinstallation #offshoreconstruction #pipelayvessel #stinger

Ikamva Maritime & Engineering Our current situation at our #mosselbay Branch. #transnet #TNPA Mossel Bay Slipway Speak to Eben Petersen Operations Manager for all your Vessel Drydockings, Maintenance, Layups etc.... #drydocking #shipyard #shiprepair #vesselmanagement #24hourservice #vesselmaintenance #mechanical #mechanicalengineering #marine #maritime #maritimeindustry #onshore #offshore #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry #engineering

The Iceberg Analogy: Rethinking Offshore Pipeline Installation with the Traditional Weld-Joint Method. In the offshore industry, we often focus on what’s immediately visible—like the welding process itself—when considering pipeline installation or repair. However, just as with an iceberg, the most significant risks and costs lie beneath the surface. This is why I believe it’s crucial for companies to take a closer look at how traditional weld-joint methods might be impacting their projects. 🔍 The Visible Part: What We See When we think about pipeline installation, the focus is usually on the welding process. It’s a critical task, requiring skilled labor, specialized equipment, and stringent quality checks. On the surface, it seems straightforward: get the pipes welded, tested, and the job is done. But this is only a small part of the picture. ❄️ The Hidden Part: What We Don’t See 1. Extended Operational Downtime 2. Increased Safety Risks 3. Hidden Costs and Maintenance 4. Client Impact 💡 Rethinking the Approach Given these challenges, it’s worth asking: Is the traditional weld-joint method truly the best option for your offshore pipeline installations? At Kuala Lumpur Environmental Technologies Sdn Bhd, we’re committed to helping our clients minimize these hidden risks and costs. We believe that exploring alternative methods, such as LOKRING’s innovative metal-to-metal seal technology, offers a more reliable and cost-effective solution. 🔗 Why Consider Alternatives? LOKRING’s fittings eliminate the need for hot work, reducing safety risks and operational downtime. With a proven track record of leak-proof performance in some of the most demanding environments, including the nuclear industry, LOKRING offers a compelling alternative to traditional welding. 🚀 A Call to Action I encourage all project managers, engineers, and decision-makers in the offshore industry to look beyond the surface and consider the full impact of their pipeline installation methods. Let’s work together to find safer, more efficient solutions that reduce costs and risks, ensuring the success of your projects. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss how we can help you achieve these goals. #Iceberg #TraditionalWeldJointMethod #Swift #Improvement #LOKRING #Faster #Reliable #ASMEcompliance #CostSaving

PRICE REDUCED! This 227m LOA DP2 Offshore Construction Vessel (OCV) is ABS-classed and constructed by the prestigious Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. Although originally, she is built as large mining vessel but could easily be converted to large Offshore Construction Vessel. Vessel never delivered – Seatrials successfully completed. Notably, it comes without mining equipment. She could also have a larger crane installed due to her size – 227m x 40m, enhancing its capabilities for heavy-lift construction & subsea scopes of work. Vessel Helideck is certified as per UKOOA CAP 437, NORSOK C-004. This OCV represents a robust foundation for various offshore subsea scopes of work, offering flexibility, high-quality accommodations for 150 personnel + 30 crew (as defined in SPS 2008 Code) and she can be utilized for DSV/ ROV/ Sample Core Drilling, Survey, Seismic or Cable lay offshore operations globally. SOLAS Vessel equipped with luxury accommodation comfort that includes 2 messing areas, 2 entertaining rooms, 2 laundry facilities with changing rooms, 3 offices, and laboratory facilities. She is also certified as USCG Foreign Flag entering US waters (fuel oil vents and bunkering stations with save alls) and has an up-to-date certificate of compliance regarding USCG foreign flag vessels entering US waters. All vessel Certificates - up to date. Endurance: Vessel has sufficient fuel capabilities to conduct normal seafloor production operations under calm sea conditions without re-fueling or taking on any liquids for a period of no less than 12 weeks. Vessel build cost was over US$200m. Owners invite all interested direct Buyers and their official Representatives for inspection that she can be appreciated. Contact: [email protected] further inspection arrangements. #DP2OffshoreConstructionVessels #OilandGasProjectsAfrica #OilandGasProjectsMiddleEast #OilandGasProjectsUAE #OilandGasProjectsArgentina #OilandGasProjectsMexico

[HD Korea Shipbuilding opens decarbonization R&D center] Korean shipyard conglomerate HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE) said Sunday it has launched a new research and development facility dedicated to comprehensive testing of decarbonizing maritime technologies. The Marine Innovative Decarbonization R&D facility, located at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries yard in Ulsan, was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by key executives, including HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering CEO Kim Sung-joon and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard CEO Kim Hyung-kwan. The facility is designed to simulate the full sequence of shipboard cargo operations -- loading, operating and unloading -- employing technologies that reduce carbon emissions. Previous facilities were limited to examining specific functions, such as the supply of liquefied natural gas fuel to ships and the reliquefaction of LNG. The facility’s comprehensive approach enables it to prevalidate eco-friendly equipment that will later be installed on actual ships. This is aimed at improving the reliability and safety of new ship types that utilize these green technologies. Tap below to read full story. #HDHyundai #LNG #shipbuilding #dockyard #Hyundai #Offshore #Engineering #ship #sustainable #technology https://lnkd.in/gPziTer9

Ikamva Maritime & Engineering You did it Again Almighty Father God. Another Successful Drydocking Layup. Impunzi is afloat. #Transnet #TNPA Speak to Eben Petersen Operations Manager for all your Vessel Drydockings, Maintenance, Layups, Turnkey Projects etc. #drydocking #shipyard #shiprepair #vesselmaintenance #vesselmanagement #turnkey #marine #maritimeindustry #marineindustry #mechanical #24hourservice #refit #mechanicalengineering

Ikamva Maritime & Engineering Current situation at our #mosselbay Branch. * Vessel Arctic Tern * Port Side Propeller Shaft Coupling Speak to Eben Petersen Operations Manager for all your Vessel Mechanical Works 💪. #drydocking #shipyard #shiprepair #vesselmaintenance #vesselmanagement #24hourservice #transnet #TNPA #mechanical #mechanicalengineering #offshore #onshore #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry #maritime #maritimeindustry

We are very proud to announce that we have successfully concluded rapid transport and installation (T&I) works for 3 brownfield modules at Duyong Central Processing Platform (CPP) in Malaysia! The project involved a topside module weighing 240 mt, a Slugcatcher weighing 90 mt, and a dropped object protection frame.   Danny Spaans, Director at Marine Masters, said, “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work on this challenging and fast-track project. Our skilled and proficient team were able to progress swiftly on task, delivering time and cost-effective solutions to ensure our ability to meet the project deadline without compromising on safety or quality standards of operation.” 🔎 Proven expertise   Contracted for our heavy lift and transport & installation expertise, Marine Masters was able to conclude all preparations and execution activities on site within 6 weeks — despite projects of this nature usually necessitating a period of between 4 and 6 months. Our knowledge of operations, longstanding relationships in the region, and established relationship with Asian Lift Pte Ltd, a leading Singaporean provider of high quality and cost-efficient heavy lift vessels, allowed us to ensure fast-tracked operations while still adhering to the highest standards of safety and attention to detail. 🔎 Overview of operations The brownfield modules were transported by a 300 ft flattop transportation barge, the B-28, and towed around the Malaysian Peninsula from Port Klang to Duyong CPP in roughly 6 days. The operations utilised a 3200-tonne self-propelled crane vessel, the Asian Hercules 2, which was towed by the anchor handling tug Bridgewater 68, over 4 days to the offshore location and moored in an 8-point mooring pattern once in proximity to the existing platform. The star mooring pattern enabled the vessel to be moved a few hundred metres backwards and forwards to facilitate operations in a speedy manner. With a brownfield module loaded onboard the B-28, located on the hip of a larger tug, the Bridgewater 132, the team was able to navigate in front of the Asian Hercules 2. The crane vessel then lifted the module off the barge and proceeded with the installation at the CPP. This process was repeated for each installation of the 3 brownfield modules.   🔎 Speedy resolution “Manoeuvring vessels in this manner is a complex and challenging process. We ensured that our expert personnel were onboard the Bridgewater 132 and the Asian Hercules 2 to liaise with the Tug Master throughout this process, ensuring the safety and success of operations which were concluded speedily,” said Spaans. #TransportAndInstallation #Offshore

Elshad Nuriyev, Chairman of Baku Shipyard, explains how the shipyard is driving Azerbaijan's industrial growth and national development. Elshad Nuriyev, Chairman of Baku Shipyard, underlines the strategic importance of the shipyard within Azerbaijan's industrial ecosystem and its significant contribution to the country's development. A notable example is the Khankendi vessel, built at Baku Shipyard, which played a crucial role in the subsea operations for Phase 2 of the Shah Deniz project, now a major supplier of natural gas to Europe. Following his appointment, Nuriyev introduced three key Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve the yard's operations. The first KPI focuses on advancing the production process through technology, in particular by incorporating augmented welding to increase efficiency, accuracy and safety in training. The second KPI aims to up-skill the workforce by partnering with local academic institutions such as ADA University and vocational schools to improve efficiency and skill levels. Close advertising The third KPI focuses on environmental sustainability, with initiatives including the use of bicycles for internal transport, the installation of solar panels and the maintenance of an efficient water treatment system that also benefits neighbouring factories. There is also a strong emphasis on research and development, particularly in the areas of human-ship interfaces and intelligent sensor technology. Nuriyev emphasises the importance of teamwork in achieving these goals, praising the collective efforts of the yard's engineers, workers and support staff. He asserts that the coordinated development of people, technology and facilities is essential to achieving the goals set and establishing Baku Shipyard as a hub of innovative engineering. #bakushipyard #euronews #bsyengineering

Outstanding achievement by #EBR! Thrilled to share that Estaleiros do Brasil shipyard has successfully secured a pivotal contract for the engineering and fabrication of topside modules dedicated to Equinor's #Raia FPSO in the Pao de Acucar pre-salt field, off the Brazilian coast. #Equinor announced at a recent FPSO seminar in Shanghai that Estaleiros do Brasil will handle the engineering of five modules, collectively weighing a substantial 10,600 tonnes. This development comes hot on the heels of BrasFels Shipyard, the Brazilian arm of Singapore's Seatrium, securing a partial topside module construction contract for the same FPSO under a subcontract from Japan's #Modec. It was also disclosed that Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry will be spearheading the engineering, procurement, and construction work for the floater’s hull, living quarters, and flare tower, with a total steel weight of 91,400 tonnes, projected to be completed within 30 months. The Pao de Acucar project, located in block #BM-C-33, boasts recoverable reserves exceeding 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent and requires a floater designed for a 30-year life span. Equinor, operating with combined-cycle gas turbines for the second FPSO in Brazil, anticipates the first production from the Raia FPSO in 2027. Here is the kicker: The gas export solution involves an integrated offshore gas pipeline from the FPSO to a new dedicated onshore gas receiving facility within Petrobras's established gas hub at Cabiunas, Rio de Janeiro state, connecting to the domestic gas transmission network. #insightspablocosta #OffshoreEngineering #FPSO #OilandGas #Innovation #BrazilEnergySector Source: https://lnkd.in/dUih2Ntm