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operated and the environment it will face, which can dif- er program which is improving safety, efficiency, and fer signifcantly from actual operating conditions. So, con- data quality by connecting field workers on offshore servative safety margins are built into the design, forming installations with digital applications covering 80% of the basis for class-required, fxed-interval inspection plans. tasks performed.

This can lead to over-inspection in areas that may not be Tampnet's solution at Jotun includes dedicated cellular at real risk, while potentially overlooking emerging issues coverage, local compute power, and secure private network in other critical locations. capabilities to support real-time communication, predic- “We reduce all of these unknowns by using the actual tive maintenance, edge AI, and remote assistance.

data including the continuous wave acquisition data from The offshore PMEC market has rapidly evolved from wave radars, or any available up-to-date data. We also up- pilot projects to large-scale adoption, says Chief Architect date the structure thickness from inspections or mainte- Øyvind Skjervik. Operators now view private networks nance reports. So, we can represent the whole FPSO as as critical infrastructure for enhancing connected work- it is right now, not as the early assumptions of the design ers, digital workfows, improving safety, and enabling ad- would portray it, which unlocks really huge value for in- vanced automation. Tampnet currently supports private spection and for life extension.” mobile networks on 20 offshore rigs and has secured or-

Provider of offshore high-capacity, low-latency con- ders for an additional 30 rigs and platforms.

nectivity solutions, Tampnet, is ushering a new level Skjervik says PMEC technology serves as the foundation of communication support for the industry’s digital for the next generation of offshore operations. As well as transformation with the recent deployment of a Private providing real-time digital twins and predictive analytics,

Multi-Access Edge Compute (PMEC) with 4G/5G ca- it will reduce human risk by enabling autonomous inspec- pabilities on Vår Energi's Jotun FPSO. This full wire- tions and robotics and facilitate real-time hazard detection less coverage is part of Vår Energi's Digital Field Work- for those still working offshore.

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