Project Overview
Location: Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia
Duration: 3 months
Service Type: Offshore Platform Maintenance
Industry: Oil & Gas
Challenge
The Santos offshore platform required critical maintenance within confined caisson spaces, complicated by:
- Live operational environment
- Complex access requirements
- Presence of live lines
- Corroded structural components
- Time-critical operations
- Harsh marine conditions
Solution
Our IRATA-certified team developed a comprehensive maintenance strategy:
Planning Phase
- Detailed site assessment
- Custom method statements
- Emergency response planning
- Resource allocation
- Equipment specification
- Timeline development
Technical Approach
- Specialized rope access techniques and equipment
- Long-line breathing apparatus implementation
- Custom rigging solutions
- Advanced safety protocols
- Real-time monitoring systems
- Environmental protection measures
Safety Measures
- Comprehensive risk assessments
- Emergency rescue simulations
- Regular safety briefings
- Environmental monitoring
- Communication protocols
- Equipment certification
Execution
Our team successfully:
- Conducted complex rigging operations
- Removed corroded conductor guides
- Enabled integrity team access
- Maintained operational safety
- Provided specialized breathing apparatus
- Delivered emergency response support
Results
- Zero safety incidents
- Completed within timeline
- Enhanced platform integrity
- Improved access for future maintenance
- Client satisfaction achieved
- Extended asset lifecycle
Client Testimonial
This wasn’t a straightforward job to plan, but we could see that both teams were really professional in the planning and safe execution, and everyone wanting the best outcome for the job. Really appreciate it.
Simon Gordon, Execution Lead, Santos
A show of appreciation to the team from Precision from the swift set up in a small window, professional approach and for keeping us safe out there throughout the scope.
Thomas Barker, Integrity Inspector, Santos
