Offshore lifting is a common operation in offshore construction, sea installation projects, offshore lifting operations and other marine engineering projects. Lifting operations at sea are regarded as critical and in other cases difficult and dangerous and must include safety and precautionary measures, contingency plans and more. In offshore Oil & Gas installations, an offshore crane is also a ‘lifeline’ between an offshore platform installation or vessel and land-based supply chains.
Two challenges facing operators when performing offshore lifting include:
- The dynamic nature of ocean environments. There is the rise and fall of sea levels due to the effects of the gravity exerted by the moon and the sun, and the rotation of the Earth.
- Lifting gears strength, lifting beam and angle considerations. Consideration must be given to mechanical and engineering concerns such as shear force, axial force and bending force analysis.
The above considerations when not mitigated can result in economic and even ecological disasters. Over the years, various authorities and certifying bodies have, together with the industry, making rules, regulations and best practices to make offshore lifting operations as safe as possible with available technology. Mipeg X is a modular Crane Monitoring System which is expandable, Flexible and compatible with existing sensors. It features a rich colour graphical touchscreen monitor. Expansions include Crane/Application Interface, Computer Cabinet, Radius/Boom Angle Sensor, Fly/Aux/Main Load Sensors, Crane Slew Position and Direction Sensor and Hook Position and direction sensor.
Class One Systems represents the Mipex X which is provided by Aanderaa, a brand synonymous with robust and reliable instrument solutions for oceanographic and other environmental measurements. Aanderaa’s reputation for data quality, reliability, and excellent customer support is known within the industry as a provider of smart, robust sensors and systems solutions. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
