Following a solid streak of successful retrofits, mobilizations and vessel upgrade projects performed in the offshore industry, GLO Marine has been appointed by BLUEWATER, a technological leader in the design, development, lease, and operation of Floating Production and Energy Systems (FPSOs), to conduct a comprehensive technical analysis, feasibility study and update of engineering documentation for the upgrade of the Primary Hydraulic Services onboard the FPSO Haewene Brim, an essential asset in BLUEWATER&’s fleet.
BLUEWATER, who is a well-known player in the market of operational and logistic management and support for offshore Production and Energy Systems, has entrusted GLO Marine with an important role in securing the future operational efficiency of the FPSO Haewene Brim. The scope of this collaboration encompasses a series of tasks aimed at optimizing the vessel’s marine hydraulic system performance and sustainability.
The project kicks off with a 16-week intensive feasibility and engineering phase, where GLO Marine, along with its key partners, will tackle the project that involves several disciplines such as hydraulic engineering, piping, electrical, and software integration. GLO Marine’s responsibility extends beyond technical analysis to include program management, stakeholder management, and consultancy, ensuring a holistic approach to the project. The technical expertise of GLO Marine and strategic partnerships developed through an important number of retrofit projects, delivers a robust framework for the project success.
Following the initial phase, the project is expected to transition to the installation and retrofit phase. The technical solution that needs to be designed during the feasibility study shall ensure a minimum 10 year reliability period and also shall be engineered to be implemented without impending on the assets operations.
Upon completion of the Feasibility Study, GLO Marine is responsible of putting together all relevant technical documentation, including technical reports and engineering drawings that will lay the groundwork for the Execution Phase. These documents, ranging from updated class drawings, FAT reports, Operation and Maintenance manual to a detailed Risk Register and Installation procedure, will serve as a roadmap for the project’s next stages, ensuring precision and alignment with the overarching goals. The installation and upgrade stage (phase II) must be carried out without interference or disruptions to the daily production activities of the asset.
Retrofits on offshore assets, like the one GLO Marine is undertaking for the FPSO Haewene Brim, are typically more complex and technically demanding than standard system upgrades. They necessitate a unique set of skills, including interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, effective project management, and thorough risk assessment. GLO Marine, with its specialization in retrofit projects, is well-equipped to handle such challenging tasks. The company’s vast experience in hundreds of retrofit projects, along with years of close collaboration with various offshore operators, has given GLO Marine a deep understanding of the sector’s needs and the expertise required to successfully execute such intricate projects. This background ensures that GLO Marine is not just a service provider but a partner equipped to navigate the complexities of offshore retrofitting.