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Intelligent Load Test System Saves Technip Money

One of the North East’s leading independent engineering companies has recently delivered a high capacity Load Test System to Technip, a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry, for use on a newly built pipelay and construction vessel.

Red Marine, based in Hexham, has delivered the Load Test System for the periodic load testing of the pipelay system onboard the Skandi Africa. The vessel has been specifically designed for pipelaying in harsh environments and in water depths of up to 3,000m.

The innovative Load Test System allows all key pipelay system elements to be load tested safely and efficiently with a single, purpose built tool. This significantly reduces the time required to complete static overload testing prior to first operations and throughout the life of a pipelay system.

Speaking on the intelligent solution, Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine said: “This is the fifth pipelay load test system we have supplied to a leading global subsea contractor.

“In the current oil and gas climate, our clients are focussed on finding ways to increase operational safety whilst also saving time and reducing costs. The Red Marine Load Test System does exactly that.”

Each Load Test System delivered by the engineering powerhouse is tailored to meet its client’s specific requirements. The Technip system was designed, manufactured, assembled and fully tested by the Red Marine team in only 14 weeks. Providing a test load of up to 850 tonnes, the system has already been used to complete the acceptance testing of the Skandi Africa pipelay system prior to the vessel commencing operations.

“We are proud of the reputation we are building in the industry for delivering such innovative systems in quick succession, without compromising on quality, safety or technical performance.

“As this project demonstrates, we know that with our world class engineering team, a proven supply chain and enhanced facilities, Red Marine can rapidly deliver intelligent engineering solutions that will save our clients time and money.”

Red Marine specialises in offshore installation engineering, subsea solutions and qualification testing. The company is well known in the industry for the rapid delivery of intelligent solutions to complex offshore challenges. Clients include Subsea 7, Technip, FMC Technologies and GE Oil and Gas.

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