Co-training at OSC

Ocean Installer’s construction crew and Equinor representatives was gathered at the Offshore Simulator Centre in Ålesund this week for co-training with bridge crew and a crane operator from Island Victory. Together they reviewed all the comprehensive procedures for the upcoming jobs in the Barents Sea, and further simulated the upcoming operations and potential scenarios on a virtual model of Island Victory.

When commencing the contract for Ocean Installer in April Island Victory will get the chance to demonstrate her flexibility and capacity within subsea work at Askeladd. Scope of work includes installation of subsea manifolds and performing extensive survey and subsea activity, using the vessel’s two work ROVs as well as the 250 tonnes offshore crane.

At Johan Castberg Island Victory will install a complete mooring system, including 15 suction anchors and 11.450 metres of Ø170mm chain. The chain itself has a weight of about 590kg (!) per metre in air.

“Co-training and familiarization is valuable to all parties; making the operations significantly safer. Both Island Offshore and client crew are now prepared for the upcoming tasks. Meeting face to face is also of great value as these teams will live and work together under demanding conditions offshore. This way we can align terminology and understanding, ensuring a more coordinated team on board,” comments Managing Director of Island Offshore, Tommy Walaunet.