CABLE MAINTENANCE & PROTECTION FEATURE SPONSOR Revolutionary Sub WELCOME…
As sponsors of our Cable Maintenance & Protection feature for this issue we are delighted to welcome two professionals from Offshore Marine Management (OMM), introducing Paul Hampton, Operations Manager and George Birkett, Resources Manager whom will enlighten us further on the firm, its services and its latest innovations.
IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OMM is a company whom, over the last decade, have become a leading light in the provision of cable installation solutions, not to mention a further impressive portfolio of complimentary and associated services, including Tower Support Services, Operations & Maintenance and Vessel Management, all of which seek to deliver offshore wind projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
SUCCESSFUL FORMULA
The successful formula adopted by this company from the outset has been flexibility and innovation – one that has seen them flourish and prosper, offering bespoke project specific marine packages to their clients for a wide range of sectors.
For the purposes of this narrative we will be concentrating specifically on the wind energy sector and in particular elucidating about the launch of their ground-breaking and remarkable MDS³ System.
RADICAL TOOL
This radical state-of-the-art subsea tool has been developed as a result of over a decade of experience gained within the offshore industry. This simple, yet innovative concept has already been seen to improve efficiencies and in turn delivered a cost effective solution for our client. The firm looks forward to delivering further benefits to future clients.
George goes on to say that of course with any subsea design there are various challenges to be considered, with that in mind OMM created the MDS3
with a
view to ensuring it would be more than capable of withstanding the harsh marine environment at depths relevant to round 3 offshore windfarm. OMM believes that, with this tool, they are leading the industry in achieving cost reductions and improvements in productivity.
Multi-mattress Deployment System, also known as MDS³, is an intelligent mattress frame, rapidly decreasing the time associated with subsea mattress installation by delivering three mattresses per deployment, compared to standard frames which deliver just one.
Paul continues that the laying of mattresses, which is so essential for the protection of cables, pipelines, and scour prevention, is normally a costly activity in terms of both time and money, yet with the MDS3
the costs are significantly reduced with the additional benefit of the reduction of QHSE risks.
, which is a remotely controlled frame, also incorporating sensors and thrusters. This is now a viable alternative to the use of ROVs and divers, hence a reduction of QHSE risks.” – how technology has developed.
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He goes on to say: “For protection and scour prevention concrete mattresses have been used since the 1970’s. From that period they were initially installed with divers and a lifting frame, this then progressed at the advent of the ROV allowing for slightly deeper operation. The latest advancement is the development of the MDS3
Again, a further benefit of the MDS3 is
its ability to provide Mattressing work in shallower waters which preclude the use of a conventional ROV. The MDS3
adds
further value by providing sonar imaging, allowing operators to view the seabed in limited visibility conditions as frequently found in shallower waters.
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