In the energy sector, structural integrity and lifting safety are non-negotiable. Over the course of the month, the APAC team rolled out a comprehensive range of specialized testing, inspection, and certification services across several projects:
- LARS Umbilical Wire Rope Installation: Using a Motive 75Te Spooling Winch with controlled 3Te back-tension to safely spool 1,700 m of 41.5 mm diameter wire rope
- Inspection of Lifting Gear and Equipment: Rigorous compliance checks on wire rope slings, lifting slings, shackles, lanyards, and man-riding platforms to guarantee safety during critical lifts
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Using Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) instruments to identify cracks, corrosion, or hidden flaws in a Knuckle Boom Main Crane Hook, and conducting eddy current testing of critical weldments of the client’s umbilical reel onsite
- Load Testing: Validating equipment load capabilities using specialized waterbags and load cells for certified strength and weight validation
- Socketing of Wire Rope Termination: Carried out by specialists to ensure secure, high-strength connections
The primary challenges of all three clients were short lead times and demanding project timelines to accommodate vessel schedules. Meeting these expectations through critical planning and strong coordination ensured safe operations throughout while meeting all deadlines.
The Engineering and Project Management teams conducted an in-depth analysis of the umbilical spooling and the inspection requirements. By evaluating environmental conditions, location constraints, and resource availability, Motive delivered a tailored, cost-effective proposal for the client.
