Pipe lay systems

Flex lay systems

Flex lay systems are the quickest way of installing flowlines and risers, and increasingly also used to recover pipe for decommissioning activities.

Systems for flexible oil and gas pipelines, cables and umbilicals

We have a proven track record of flex lay systems for flexible oil and gas pipelines, cables and umbilicals on the sea bed.

Flexible pipe lines are spooled on to carousels or deck reels in port, before vessel transits to field and lays the pipe, either via a vertical tower (VLS), or a horizontal tensioner and chute arrangement (HLS). The systems have the ability to deploy end terminations, and accessories such as buoyancy. Capacities range from 50t, up to 600t.

Features

vertical axis carousels and associated spooling equipment, typically located under deck
aligner chutes for guiding the pipe into the tensioners
tracked tensioners for holding the pipe and lowering to the sea bed
worktable, for adding accessories to the pipe line, typically with integrated collar clamp
PLET handling system, for manoeuvring end terminations into position for connection with the pipe line
abandonment and recovery (A&R) System, for lowering completed pipe line to the sea bed.

Close collaboration to suit your requirements

we work in close collaboration with you to establish your main drivers for your mission, and development of a system to suit
our in-house analytical tools enable us to design your system in accordance with latest standards
a functional safety process ensures the integrity of control systems
we provide a complete range of system sizes and configurations to suit your application
we provide support from start to after sales. Our services include 24/7 support, feasibility studies, life cycle engineering and remote condition monitoring.