How Gyro-Stabilized Crane Works in Offshore Operations

🚢🤖 Staying Level in a Rolling Sea Meet the gyro-stabilised crane — the unsung hero of offshore construction, resupply, and personnel transfer operations. 🌊⚓ 📐 Equipped with a built-in gyroscope, this crane can sense motion across three axes — pitch, roll, and heave — and instantly activate hydraulic pistons to keep its platform perfectly level, even as the vessel moves with the waves. In rough sea conditions where precision is critical, this smart tech enables: ✅ Safer lifting ✅ More accurate load positioning ✅ Reduced risk to crew and cargo 💡 Smart engineering. Real-world impact. 📌 Interested in learning more? Request your proposal here : https://lnkd.in/eFKBEBC2 🌐 Visit our website: www.lloydmaritime.com 💡 Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost! ✅ Reshare to grow your network! 📩 Follow us,LLOYD'S MARITIME INSTITUTE (LMI), for more maritime insights! #Engineering #Innovation #Offshore #MaritimeTechnology #GyroStabilisation #Hydraulics #SafetyAtSea

🎥 Snake Effect, Compressive Waves, and Buckling Mysteries in Subsea Cable Installation 🐍 If you’ve ever worked with subsea power cables, umbilicals, or flexibles, chances are you’ve either heard of—or argued about—the “snake effect.” Whether you call it compressive waves, local buckling, or numerical weirdness, this phenomenon is one of the most debated topics both in engineering offices and offshore briefings. 🚢 The Core Issue During cable or flexible installation, most challenges arise in the touchdown zone—the part of the cable where it meets the seabed. When the vessel heaves downward too quickly, the cable cannot respond fast enough—leading to axial compression. Depending on the cross sectional properties of the cable, the hydrodynamics and the laying scenario itself this can result in a dramatic buckling effect—a snake-like shape slithering in the touchdown zone. 👀 But does this actually happen offshore? Some say: “Only once every three hours.” Others swear their ROV caught it on camera. Some dismiss it as a “numerical artifact.” 📊 One topic which often comes up in discussions is the relationship between residual tension and the resulting maximum compression. This is visualized in the video below. All cables are exposed to the same dynamics and are not interfering with each other: 5kN residual tension ➝ compression of 5kN 10kN ➝ compression increases to 8kN 20kN ➝ compression increases to 10kN 40kN ➝ no compression at all Turns out, increasing residual tension doesn’t always reduce compression. Not unless it crosses a critical threshold. This might be contrary to the gut feeling... 💬 Your turn! Have you seen the snake effect in real life? Do you believe the predictions from your simulation tools? What do you think are the governing parameters for this effect? Got any ROV footage? Got a good story from deck? Let’s hear it. 👇 Join the discussion 👇

On 8th May, DOF was awarded an emergency #CableRepair project and just 31 days later, Skandi Inventor was mobilised for the #offshore phase. A massive achievement for our team, who delivered full #engineering and installation analysis, equipment fabrication, mobilisation and offshore execution in record time. 🌊 From 1st June, Skandi Inventor completed sea trials of its new Kystdesign WROVs and calibration of crane AHC systems. Between 10th and 13th June, installation of the cable handling equipment — 9.2m reel, Motive RDS, IHC Breakback Tensioners, chutes, and Rotech CFE and cable cut & grab tooling, was completed. The team then loaded the replacement 220kV export cable from storage in Wind NL in Velsen before sailing to location and Installing it offshore to reconnect over 50 turbines to shore. Key milestones ticked off: ✅ Cable installation, jointing and subsea deployment ✅ Full system cable testing ✅ Energisation confirmed — power flowing back to the grid ✅ Deburial & reburial completed with CFE equipment and Kystdesign Constructor ROVs 👷 Over 100 personnel supported this huge effort, showcasing DOFs standard of teamwork and collaboration to get the project ready to go operational, in a short period of time. 🎥 Watch the full story, here 👇

⚡️ Speed, precision and reliability — that’s what sets DOF apart. In the offshore energy sector, unplanned cable failures can put hundreds of megawatts of clean power at risk. The difference between weeks and days in response time is measured not just in cost, but in lost energy to the grid. This is where DOF delivers. By combining in-house engineering, rapid equipment mobilisation and integrated subsea capabilities, we shorten project timelines without compromising quality or safety. For our clients, this means: ✅ Faster return to operation ✅ Reduced downtime and financial exposure ✅ Confidence that critical assets are in the hands of an experienced partner With every successful project, we reinforce the message: when time is critical, DOF has the people, vessels and technology to get the job done. #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #CableRepair #SubseaEngineering #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition Shell Energy JERA Nex bp Equinor Statnett SF

⚡ 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐘 = 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 ⚡ The 3D shape of a well (diameter, depth, inclination & azimuth) isn’t just design – it’s what drives: ✅ Safer drilling ✅ Stronger well integrity ✅ Better production 🎥 With downhole cameras, geometry turns from visuals → actionable insights. Because in drilling, shape matters. 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬? #OilAndGas #Drilling #WellIntegrity #Energy

Analysis is performed on Jackup Riser Systems to determine their limits with respect to both strength and fatigue. Modelling and simulation are carried out using Orcaflex, which gives operators the data they need to make informed decisions, ensuring optimal design and maximising operability and fatigue life. For more information on Jackup Riser Analysis, click here: https://lnkd.in/eYMe8gAK #jackuprisersystem #jackupriseranalysis #jackupriser #orcaflex #engineeringanalysis #simulation #oilandgas

Interface supplies various load cells and instrumentation devices designed for use in this equipment and systems for subsea locations. https://lnkd.in/gsUg3zgQ Most apparatus and equipment require reliable force measurements to ensure safe and efficient operation. This equipment includes: ROVs, AUVs, platforms, cranes and hoisting equipment, mooring, wellheads, pipelines, and anchoring systems. #subsea #energy #maritime #submersible #loadcells #sensors #loadpins #aquafarming #mooring #hoisting #InterfaceSolutions #engineer #nautical

How can leaks in subsea production assets be detected early – before they become critical? And how can operators reliably monitor the health of subsea equipment over decades of operation? 👉 The answer: The Acoustic Leak Detection (ALD) system – developed by Advanced Mechatronics together with Naxys Technologies AS and Mecanico Ltd., and already applied at a major operator’s subsea station. 🎥 Watch how it works: https://lnkd.in/dDc5_fwD ✅ Key features: ·        Early leak detection through acoustic signature analysis ·        Localization of leaks via topside data analysis ·        Condition monitoring of rotating subsea equipment ·        Beamforming technology for targeted monitoring of individual units ·        Supports predictive maintenance and reduces downtime With the ALD system, we are unlocking the power of subsea listening – for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable offshore operations. 🌐 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePTUN6RX Special thanks to Ambrozie Pura - animation by Rendering.no #SubseaTechnology #LeakDetection #ConditionMonitoring #AcousticMonitoring #AdvancedMechatronics #SubseaInnovation #NaxysTechnologiesAS #MecanicoLtd

Sandvik DD322i development drill features two SB55i intelligent booms with double roll-overs, electronic parallelism and instrumentation. This solid boom structure can support heavy loads and provides flexible use for face drilling, cross-cutting and bolt hole drilling. The computer-assisted boom movements make the equipment precise and easy to operate, while the automatic electric parallel holding ensures increased boom accuracy. Maintenance is facilitated by the optimized hose and cable routing, the adjustable slide pieces and the automatic greasing for boom joints. Enjoy a versatile drill, with consistent and predictable drilling results and optimize your underground operations.

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