Sleipnir Offshore Sdn. Bhd. offers comprehensive ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) support services to a variety of offshore industries, including oil and gas, and renewables. Their services are designed to address the need for subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) tasks that are challenging or unsafe for human divers.
Core ROV Services Offered
Sleipnir’s ROV support is integrated into their broader suite of subsea services. Their offerings include:
- Inspection and Surveys: They use ROVs for detailed visual and sensor-based inspections of subsea structures, pipelines, and platforms to assess their integrity. This includes conducting debris clearance surveys, as-laid surveys, and integrity checks on offshore assets like wind turbine generators.
- Maintenance and Repair: Their ROVs can be equipped with various tools to perform maintenance and light repair work. This can involve cleaning marine growth from structures using brushes, and performing specialized non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect corrosion or damage.
- Construction Support: ROVs are used to assist in the initial stages of subsea development, helping with the precise positioning and connection of components like pipelines and manifolds.
The Seaeye Cougar XT ROV
A key component of Sleipnir’s ROV fleet is the SAAB Seaeye Cougar XT Compact, which is highlighted for its specific capabilities:
- Current Handling: The Seaeye Cougar XT is explicitly designed to handle strong currents. This is a critical feature for operations in challenging environments like the North Sea, where powerful currents can make it difficult for other vehicles to operate. Its powerful thruster arrangement and a design that minimizes drag allow it to maintain stability and perform tasks effectively.
- Versatility: While it is a compact vehicle, the Cougar XT is described as an “inspection class” or “light work class” ROV. This means it can perform more than just simple observation. It can be fitted with a variety of interchangeable tool skids, including manipulator arms, cutting tools, and specialized sensors (like CP-probes and UT-probes), enabling it to perform a range of inspection and light intervention tasks.
- Operational Depth: The ROV is rated for a depth of 1000 meters.
- Deployment System: It is deployed using a Launch and Recovery System (LARS) and a Tether Management System (TMS). The LARS safely lowers and retrieves the ROV from the vessel, while the TMS acts as a subsea garage, protecting the ROV’s tether and allowing it to move independently over a limited range without being affected by vessel movements or strong currents at the surface.
In summary, Sleipnir Offshore Sdn. Bhd. leverages advanced ROV technology, specifically the Seaeye Cougar XT, to provide specialized subsea support. The company’s focus is on using these robust and versatile vehicles to perform critical inspection and maintenance tasks in demanding offshore environments, ensuring the safety and integrity of subsea assets.