S2S Issue 7

Template for success

At first glance, the Volve field drilling template is hardly extraordinary. However, some of its design features, the way it was taken offshore and it... read more
Presetting the standard for rigs in the Gulf of Mexico

The mooring of rigs in congested, deepwater areas of the Gulf of Mexico is attracting greater attention now that violent storms have become more commo... read more
Toppling solution for East Cameron

End-to-end management and careful planning deliver safe and cost-effective platform abandonment in the Gulf of Mexico read more
A deck in the country

Constructing the back deck of an anchor-handling vessel in the US countryside offers safety dividends for InterMoor. read more
Staying ahead

Operators these days enjoy a far better understanding of the behaviour of deepwater risers and, consequently, can have greater confidence in their fun... read more
Offshore experience for wind power

As offshore wind turbines become larger, they require supporting structures such as those more usually associated with oil and gas facilities. read more
Electronics supplier seeks better connections

Marine electronics equipment is becoming ever more sophisticated. care is needed to ensure that cables are not the weak point in its performance. read more
Concentrated power

Claxton designers have used their ingenuity to supply a small but perfectly formed hydraulic power unit to upgrade the tensioning system on the Ensco... read more