Reducing risk, delivering benefits for topsides inspection: An aerial ROV solution has given Centrica a vital 'eye in the sky' to help it carry out improved offshore inspection operations with lower risks

摘要

Oil and gas operators are increasingly engaging remotely operated aerial vehicle (ROAV) technology to reduce personnel risk and improve efficiency by cutting back on nonproductive time required for asset inspection activity. Advances in ROAV design mean the small-scale vehicles, which use helicopter rotor technology and feature high-definition cameras, can be deployed to complete visual checks while operations are still under way. Previously, such activity was carried out using rope access specialists, which required a full shutdown of the asset and posed a high-risk activity in often challenging weather conditions. These projects can traditionally last for several days. ROAVs can enable operators to survey assets without the need for shutdown or exposing teams to additional risk.