Complete automated handling systems for subsea vessels
Following the integration of ODIM in 2010, we have the capability to deliver complete automated handling systems for subsea vessels, together with integrated systems and vessel design.
As the number of wells in deep waters continues to grow, our unique, multi-purpose aft deck systems can be integrated into unified solutions that meet specific operating requirements and maximise operating efficiency and productivity.
We constantly strive to improve the way we work and harness innovation so we can partner with customers to enhance their operations and help meet future challenges, establishing new ways of working safely at even greater depths.
Our ability to provide equipment that uses fibre rope and active heave compensation enables vessels to execute operations in deep waters, even in harsh weather conditions, extending the time they can remain on station and their operational area.
Deepwater installation is still expected to experience strong growth. The number of wells in waters of more then 1,500 metres depth will increase substantially in coming years, creating a need for a number of offshore construction and installation vessels capable of operating in deep seas.
Fields in ultra-deep water (more than 1,500m) lie primarily off the West coast of Africa, in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Brazil.
Rolls-Royce offer complete automated handling systems for subsea & deepwater installation. Select a product for more information.
Integrated crane solutions
Offshore cranes
Our offshore cranes are designed for the unique challenges of offshore operations. They provide optimal balance between lifting heavy weights and energy efficiency.
Lifting range: 400 TM – 2,000 TM
FPSO
Platforms and rigs
Subsea vessels
Cargo rail cranes
The cargo rail crane is designed to achieve safer operations and more efficient logistics on deck. Its flexible and robust construction allows the operators to work continuously through rough weather conditions, offering a large operating radius at full load capacity along the railway. Additional tugger winch and handling tools for both fibre rope and pipe handling, makes it ideal for a large variety of offshore deck operations.
Lifting range: Up to 150 TM
Multi purpose vessels
Construction vessels
Light well intervention vessels
Fibre rope deployment system (FRDS)
Unique CTCU technology
As the main part of the FRDS, the cable traction control unit (CTCU) and its unique technology has been developed through one of the most comprehensive processes ever by joint offshore industry efforts, and offers superior performance for our fibre rope deployment system.
The CTCU-technology has been designed to accommodate lifting capacities required to install subsea equipment safely and effectively to the seabed in shallow to ultra-deep waters. This assures handling of fibre ropes and cables in the most careful manner.
Lifting range: 30 Te – 125 Te (250 Te in two fall)
Main features
High speed performance and the use of splice able and repairable light-weight fibre ropes, instead of heavy steel wire, offers great benefits.
Field proven units with a long track- record. Our systems are ideal for subsea and oceanographic operations in ultra deep waters.
A complete fibre rope deployment system includes high performance active heave compensation, proven to compensate for more than 95% of vessel motions.
In addition to constant tension, pull limit and specially developed landing and lift-off functions, a rope management system is an integral part of the control system for monitoring rope bend fatigue.
Since the introduction of the new ODIM range of launch and recovery systems (LARS) for remotely operated vehicles, it has become the preferred solution in the high end of the market.
The systems are designed to handle the range from medium observation ROVs up to the largest work class ROVs over the vessel side or through a moon pool, to depths exceeding 4000 m. Even as the deployed load increases, the LARS can still operate with a speed of 144 m/minute continuously.
This is among the highest specifications in the market. The ROV winch can be delivered with secondary controlled hydraulic drives or frequency controlled electrical PM drives.
Handling the ROV between deck and through the splash zone is the most critical part of the launch and recovery operation. For improved safety for personnel and increased lifetime of the equipment, the ROV is in this operation locked in the highly flexible docking head on our side launch systems or in the latch beam on the moon pool systems.
Main features
The system is special designed for gentle handling of the umbilical, thereby ensuring maximum reliability and umbilical lifetime:
Large diameter sheaves, also for the level wind
Purpose-built Lebus shell and sheave grooves
Patented umbilical termination
In addition to highly accurate active heave compensation, our control system offers several unique features:
Smooth latching between the ROV and the handling unit
Automatic synchronization of the ROV winch and handling unit while launching and recovering the ROV
Automatic launch and recovery to a given target depth at a given target speed
As part of our unified solutions for handling of subsea equipment from deck to the seabed, our range of handling tower covers everything from light IMR operations to installations at ultra deep waters.
In addition to fully integrated guiding solutions we offer a large variation of features such as dedicated assembly and testing facilities, lifting arrangement for both steel wire and fibre rope and seamless integration with our skid- and hatch system.
Main features
Handles subsea equipment and modules up to 125 Te
Integrated cursor systems for both guide wire or guide wireless configurations.
Field proven fibre rope winch (CTCU) or wire winch configuration
Adaptive layouts to meet customer requirements
Deck skidding systems
Handling of subsea modules on open deck demands a high degree of safety for both equipment and personnel. Our deck skidding system is designed for safe storage and transportation of subsea modules between the aft deck and the handling tower. We offer both integrated and modular bolt on solutions. The robust design and flexible solutions, ensures low integration costs and extended equipment lifetime.
Main features
Skidding capacity up to 70 Te
Secure handling of equipment and payload during storage and skidding
Deck integrated skidding beams or modular solution
Compatible with our base frame and hatch system
Base frames and hatch systems
As an important part of moon pool operations, the hatch system provides means of load handling when storing and transporting equipment to and from the moon pool area. We offer solutions for interface to either a dedicated base frame or the vessel hull.
Main features
Any moon pool size
Compatible with our deck skidding and handling towers
Proven design
Integrated modular design
Installation and work over control system (IWOCS)
For 15 years we have been a leading supplier of umbilical & reel systems to the offshore industry, supplying systems ranging from simple single line hose & reel to complex multi line work over and intervention control umbilical & reel systems.
They have become well qualified and field tested products proven to be highly reliable with low life cycle cost involved. Our systems are designed, built and tested in accordance with fundamental principles and proven theories together with recognized standards.
Main features
Systems for rigs and vessels
Standardized product design
Umbilical reels
Baskets and sheaves
Umbilical’s and jumpers
Control systems
Even after years of experience in creating high-end automated handling solutions for offshore vessels, we constantly strive to improve our products by implementing new and better technology for safer and more efficient deepwater operations. It is highly important for us to take part in shaping the future of the subsea industry and absolutely necessary to still remain a leading supplier in the market.
Our automated handling solutions include fully integrated control systems, providing operational system features and safety features such as speed control, anti-spin and slip control (CTCU), rope management, anti-collision control and active heave compensation. The control system covers applications from a single winch to highly complex automated handling systems.
The automated handling systems can either be controlled from an operator chair within an integrated control cabin or from a dedicated control room. The control system is designed and manufactured according to relevant rules and regulations and the highest industry standards related to HSE and human machine interface.
Main features
Operator panel in a dedicated control room for handling systems such as LARS for ROV
Own high-end cabin and operator chair for cranes and module handling systems
Radio remotes for on deck operations of handling systems and smaller cranes
Graphic user interface with detailed system status information, monitoring, trending and alarm handling
Customer benefits
Our complete system deliveries include fully integrated control systems, providing maneuvering monitoring and safety features. One provider secures easy interfacing for installation and service. The benefits of using fibre ropes compared to steel wire in installation operations are shown in the illustration below.
Complete solutions for the subsea sector
We offer multi-purpose aft deck systems for offshore vessels operating in the subsea sector. Our solutions have been developed to enhance the operational efficiency of our customers. Our ambition is to provide all our customers with a complete offer.
We will supply unique technology, we integrate a number of our unique products into unified solutions, and we will play an active role in our customer's development of their own operations.
We seek the position as premier partner in our customer's critical operations. Active heave compensation enables vessels to execute operations even under harsh weather conditions, extending the operational boundaries significantly.
Skandi Santos a subsea equipment support vessel (SESV) incorporates a wide range of Rolls-Royce equipment and was delivered to owner DOF Subsea in early 2010.
The vessel, on charter to Aker Oilfield Services is carrying out deepwater installations for Petrobras off Brazil, installing wellheads and other safety gear on the seabed at depths to 2,500m. The Skandi Santos is replacing a rig doing the same job and has reduced installation time by 50%.
The booming business in the offshore sector has created a high demand for crew expertise. We have strengthened our service and training programme, in order to transfer knowledge to users within our customer's organisations.
Our service team has extensive experience and can solve problems or make improvements and repairs on-site, often within 24hrs.
We offer tailored service agreements and training programmes:
