Anti-Fouling Subsea Markings: Then and Now
Monday 04 December 2017
Subsea signage, subsea markings, underwater identification…name them what you wish, but when it comes to it, signage is as important to subsea safety as common road signs are to motorists. There can be numerous tree’s, manifolds and supporting hardware underneath one single oil platform: how can each template be identified? Keeping tags on equipment, what …
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Biofouling: Not a Load of Barnacles
Thursday 16 November 2017
Biofouling or ‘biological fouling’ is the accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or animals on wetted surfaces. The offshore oil and gas industry provides a multitude of different assets underwater for these organisms to grow on, but why do they become an issue? Additional weight load and drag. FPSO’s boat hulls can become covered in biofouling …
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Retrofit Subsea Markers – ROV & Diver Installation
Thursday 28 January 2016
Our latest Product Bulletin introduces the new additions to the Aquasign® subsea identification marker range – fixing solutions designed for installation subsea by ROV or diver. Traditionally Aquasign® underwater marking systems are installed prior to deployment to ease the installation process and reduce costs. However, in some circumstances topside installation is not possible. Therefore, we have …
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