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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Versatility and reliability of security, surveillance and subsea video inspection processes
Worldwide, there is ongoing pressure placed on the safe extraction and operation in oil and gas exploration. The US and other world governments have recently mandated ‘Situational Awareness’ to the daily operations of large and small operators, and the new checks and balances help verify the safe operation of each asset. It's not exactly clear what the long-term effect is going to be on corporations, but it’s certain now that the offshore drilling and oil and gas industry will be operating under a stricter regulatory environment than previous decades.
In recent years, the oil and gas industry has shifted towards comprehensive integrity management, with more emphasis being placed on the safe use of subsea systems and equipment. Future programmes will be expected to provide even more robust monitoring systems.
Situational Awareness (SA) is the perception of environmental elements with respect to time and/or space, the understanding of their meaning, and the projection of their status after some variable has changed. SA involves being aware of what is happening in the vicinity to understand how information, events, and one's own actions will impact goals and objectives, both immediately and in the near future. SA is especially important in work domains where the information flow can be quite high and poor decisions may lead to serious consequences.
A Solution
SIDUS Solutions, LLC, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a global leader in manufacturing and the production of integrated remote video surveillance systems, services and equipment for subsea and top side applications. With its products, services and target businesses, SIDUS has readily embraced ‘situational awareness’ in support of global safety and security initiatives. Having an extensive selection of video products to meets its clients demands, SIDUS stands out through its comprehensive understanding of the diverse use of such equipment as it relates to many industries and applications.
Project Engineering & After Sales Support Leonard Pool, SIDUS’ Managing Director, stresses that the understanding of the different parts in the SA system and how they are related, is key to apply SA hardware effectively and cost-efficiently. “This is why SIDUS has put its focus on individual project engineering and after sales support. Many people think of assets as only being materials or financial vehicles. At SIDUS we feel the most important assets are our client’s hard-working people who show up to the job site day in and day out. We want to make sure that they have the best tools to keep their people safe. Having the right
hardware is a good start, but only when the hardware can be put to work in the most efficient way, will the video system truly show its value allowing safety and security to be guaranteed.” “Tailoring systems to each individual applicant’s demands enables our customers to apply SA in everyday business,” Mr Pool explains. “Having a rich source of after sales support to draw from, keeps the system and its operators on the right path as well as ensuring their safety and security for the future.”
Governmental Regulations
SIDUS’ commitment to hardware, engineering, and support allows for corporations to comply with the growing governmental reporting regulations, thus reducing red tape. It also allows corporations to maintain or reduce their costs and the number of workers required to secure and monitor their assets and processes, while maintaining a company presence, meeting regulations, and protecting their employees’ personal safety and security.
In one example, SIDUS was able to provide a remotely controlled subsea deployed video monitoring system to a major GOM operator for monitoring the Riser Pull-In operation. The client claims its investment in SIDUS’ equipment has a projected saving of over $1M annually. SIDUS’ answer to the new governmental regulations, which it fully supports, is to focus on its core capabilities; designing mission critical video monitoring systems that consistently provide reliable and repeatable results.
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