INDUSTRY NEWS
TECHNIP OFFSHORE WIND WINS HIGH-PROFILE UK INDUSTRY HSE AWARD
Technip Offshore Wind has been awarded, by RenewableUK in partnership with The Crown Estate, the prestigious Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award, 2013 for the development of the pioneering Pull-In Module (PIM).
Technip, one of 7 shortlisted entrants, was presented with the accolade recently on the eve of RenewableUK’s annual Health and Safety Conference, held in Sheffield.
BUSINESS VALUES
Ron Cookson, Senior Vice President of Technip Offshore Wind said: ‘Safe, effective project delivery and innovation are core Technip business values. We are therefore delighted that our success in improving the cable pull-in process has been recognised through this award. I am especially pleased for the members of our team who have brought the Pull-In Module from concept to practical application with great energy and commitment.’
SHINING EXAMPLE
In congratulating Technip Offshore Wind on the award, Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive of Renewable UK, referred to the Pull-In Module as a ‘shining example’ of the commitment of the offshore wind sector to the continuous improvement of health and safety performance.
VITAL STEP-CHANGE – INTEGRATED PULL-IN MODULE
Technip Offshore Wind pioneered the ground-breaking new technology which significantly reduces offshore array cable pull-in time by up to 60%, offering a vital step-change in safety practises.
The integrated Pull-In Module innovation reduces the risk of injury to personnel offshore and saves substantial operational time at each cable end. It has been successfully launched and recovered more than 80 times without incident.
Technip developed the Pull-In Module after identifying pitfalls in existing methods of conventional lifting equipment used to install cables subsea and through J-tubes.
SAFETY CHALLENGES
The safety challenges included: wires strained under tension on deck; the winch operator being remote from the work site; and the frame considered unsafe for personnel working at height. These difficulties could also be further exacerbated by environmental factors such as poor subsea visibility and strong currents.
The Pull-In Module reduces the safety risks by removing vessel winch wires from operation and introducing compliance to industry standards. The technology also improves operations by reducing vessel dependency time as well as making the array cable installation process smoother and safer. As a result of its design, the Pull-In Module substantially improves safety during key operational phases and increases operational efficiency.
Technip Offshore Wind Ltd, part of the global Technip Group, is a leading provider of specialist offshore wind installation and project management services to the renewable energy industry. With its headquarters in Scotland, Technip Offshore Wind Ltd currently employs more than 120 people at its bases in Aberdeen, Tyneside and London.
Technip
www.technip.com
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