On a recent offshore expedition with a returning customer, we stumbled upon a fascinating image that looked very familiar – a 3D render of a damaged bilge keel that we had scanned during a previous job. We’ve had many compliments over the years with regards to data quality but this is certainly the first time a customer has had our work professionally printed, framed and hung outside the galley!
The Image:
The image on the vessel’s wall portrays a damaged bilge keel, a crucial component in the stabilisation of a FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) systems.
What We Did:
In the second quarter of 2023, our team embarked on a mission to conduct an ultra-high-resolution scan of an FPSO bilge keel. This scan was no ordinary task; it required precision and expertise and collecting images at the world’s most impossible angle!
Why We Did It:
Our mission was driven by the need to ascertain the extent of cracking in the bilge keel and whether or not this was limited to the bilge keel itself. This critical assessment was essential to ensure the efficiency of the repair campaign.
How We Did It:
Using a digital camera mounted on a work-class ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), we executed the scan with incredible precision, capturing every detail of the bilge keel. To ensure the capture went smoothly and to manage the intricacies of the process, our team was right there, offshore, overseeing every step of the operation.
This unexpected discovery serves as a reminder of the challenges we’ve faced, the solutions we’ve devised, and the progress we’ve made. It’s a testament to our dedication to help our customers collect accurate and reliable 3D information from underwater sites.
