A technology used in security and drug enforcement was modified to solve the age-old problem of how to use radiography for non-destructive testing of pipelines on rigs without affecting nucleonic measurement associated with pressure vessels.
Region: United Kingdom
Houston, June 27, 2019 – Oceaneering International, Inc., has launched the Inform Inspect™ digital asset inspection system, which aims to streamline non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection management. The tablet-based technology equips technicians, supervisors and managers with the ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end inspection – from planning to review – with standardized data captured into a cloud-based … Read more
A large number of oil and gas pressure pipework failures in the North Sea are caused by corrosion under insulation (CUI), which in turn can lead to a high risk of loss of pressure containment (LOPC). In a sector where safety is absolutely paramount, this has to change. Jim McNab, Radiation Methods SME, discusses Oceaneering’s … Read more
An industry veteran with more than 35 years experience, Martin McDonald is Oceaneering’s Senior Vice President for ROV. He shares with Marine Technology Reporter (MTR) his insights on the historical development and the future prospects of this high-profile subsea sector.
Well decommissioning is traditionally performed from drilling rigs due to the complexity of operations and the available methods such as risers, divers, and explosives. However, rigs are expensive to operate compared to vessels, and don’t have the flexibility that vessels have to change locations on short notice.