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PRODUCTS SAFETY FIRST

Neodrill the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The passengers with suspected COVID-19.

The Wellhead lifeboat is powered by 3x25kWh bat- As the aircraft are purpose ?t for a search

Saver System (WSS)

The WSS by Neodrill protects the teries contained in robust, waterproof and rescue role, they have a different seat- wellhead, conductor and casing from cases with their own ?re extinguishing ing con?guration to crew change helicop- over-stressing by directing the forces systems plus an electric motor, gearbox ters, ensuring appropriate separation can and ventilation system. be maintained between those on-board.

from the BOP directly to the well foun-

The E-GES launches at a higher Numerous preventive barriers are also dation (CAN).

As a result, it is possible to increase the speed than comparable diesel powered installed including protective curtains lifeboats, transporting evacuees more separating the cockpit from the passen- drift off distance limitation of the well- head system before disconnect, allowing quickly away from danger. It also pro- ger area and air?ow systems, while spe- the rig to stay connected to the well in vides maintenance cost savings and of- ci?c entrance and exit points are provid- more severe weather conditions, reducing fers the remote monitoring capabilities ed for each of the ?ight crew, paramedic which offshore operators increasingly and passenger to further ensure required downtime and saving idle rig time costs.

The WSS may be deployed by the demand. Other bene?ts include better distance is maintained.

drilling rig, with no intervention from onboard comfort due to the absence of Each aircraft undergoes a full decon- the construction vessel. In comparison exhaust fumes, noise and vibration. tamination process after every ?ight, assisted by the rugged waterproof seat- to the tethered BOP solutions, the WSS ing and a fully waterproof ?oor which is

Bristow Helicopter for avoids handling of additional suction included in their search and rescue role

Covid-19 Case Transport anchors, clump weights or piles.

Offshore helicopter operator Bristow con?guration.

has modi?ed three Sikorsky S92 helicop-

VIKING Norsafe E-GES

Safe Influx - Automated

The VIKING Norsafe E-GES is a new ters to ensure the necessary separation is

Well Control all-electric freefall lifeboat, developed in provided between ?ight crew, an on-board close consultation with DNV GL and medic travelling with each ?ight to pro- Automated Well Control technology vide passenger monitoring support, and from Safe In?ux recognizes an in?ux while 44 OFFSHORE ENGINEER OEDIGITAL.COM