A series of solutions newly developed by Rolls-Royce
are designed to make life safer for the crews of offshore
service vessels who have to work on deck during anchor
handling operation or when transferring cargo at rigs
and platforms.
Chains and wires can be coupled using special manipulators
on travelling cranes controlled by the crew from a safe
location
Wires and chains under tension are handled by remote
control. Containers and pipes on deck can be shifted
and secured with less risk to crew using a new sea fastening
system.
Features and benefits
- Remote control of many deck activities
- Crew can operate systems from a safe vantage point
- Less danger from flailing wires
- Containers secured for transit and during load/discharge
- Less manual intervention
- Improved control of chains and wires during anchorhandlling
and mooring operations
The first vessel to go into service with a full package
of equipment for safer deck operations will be a Rolls-Royce
designed UT 712 L anchor handling tug supply vessel
for Olympic Shipping in Norway.
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